0Head of the Social Affairs Division (m/f/d)
Stadt Wolfsburg | Germany | 38xxx Wolfsburg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 24.03.2026 on stepstone.de

Head of the Social Affairs Division (m/f/d)

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We're at the town of Wolfsburg. With more than 3,000 employees, we jointly design the future of Wolfsburg with the city administration and offer the more than 128,000 inhabitants a reliable service. We stand for diversity – for the diversity of people, tasks and career opportunities as well as for appreciation among and for each other. Whether you start your career in public service or already have experience, you will find numerous opportunities for entry and the opportunity to actively participate in the further development of our city. Make your next professional step to your personal value! The city is facing profound changes: demographic change, structural change, increasing demands on social participation and the digitalization of public services. The social sector plays a key role in social security, inclusion and social cohesion – both in the entire city and in the quarters. For the strategic development of this area, we are looking for an experienced, strong leadership personality as

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

You take over the management of the social sector with currently around 95 employees and bear the overall responsibility for strategy, organisation, personnel and budget.

Their tasks include in particular: Strategic, technical and financial management of the business unit with the fields of action Social benefits, participation (in particular Ü18), nursing planning and senior policy development, integration, homeless assistance, honorary and quarterly development Development and implementation of an integrated, impact-oriented social strategy with clear objectives and priorities Further development and binding establishment of an integrated technical and financial management (technical and financial controlling) with clear target, impact and budget responsibility Ensuring resilient data and indicators structures as a basis for control decisions and political advice Strategic development of social-space-oriented structures including quarter management and care quarters Control and further development of support and support practice and responsible design of a transparent and sustainable carrier landscape Modernisation of the business area towards a digital, service-oriented and process-clear social office Leadership and development of an interdisciplinary team in a challenging change process Representation of the business unit vis-à-vis management, politics, public and specialist bodies

You have completed academic studies (e.g. social sciences, social management, public management, administrative or legal sciences). Alternatively, you have a completed university degree with an administrative-scientific examination (e.g. general administration), whereby the qualification for the second entry office of the category 2 of the General Services department has been obtained, or have a successfully completed qualification according to § 12 para. 2 No 3 NLVO. Multiannual leadership experience with budgetary and personnel responsibility in a municipal or social policy environment Funded knowledge in municipal household and financial management as well as experience in the application or further development of control and controlling systems Security in priority setting and decision-making – also in complex and conflict-affected situations Knowledge of social law and social governance and cross-disciplinary cooperation Sovereign appearance towards politics, management and external partners Clear, binding and inclusive leadership style Commitment for equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity

Work in a diverse, respectful team that lives equal opportunities and appreciates diversity. SECURITY Future-proof workplace with fair remuneration according to the E15 TVöD-VKA pay group with individual step assignment according to the respective experience (70.964 € to 99.900€ annually, incl. special payment of the year), performance-oriented payment, occupational pensions and assets-effective services (if the conditions of the civil service are met) A16 NBesO: 81.358 € to 102.420 €). We appreciate your ideas and promote your leadership skills in an open and respectful working environment. LEGALITY & HEALTH actively shape the future of our city and take responsibility for the common good. CONTRACTING & FLEXIBILITY Flexible working hours, hybrid working opportunities and good reconciliation of professional and private life. 30 days holiday, free on 24 and 31 December, Sabbatical opportunity, bike leasing, corporate fitness with WELLPASS and health promotion, grant of the job ticket Germany. Active promotion of your personal development and leadership skills by continuing and continuing training. Diversity is our strength! In our city administration we focus on equal opportunities, diversity and a balanced balance between profession and private life. We are pleased to receive applications from people of all ages, regardless of gender, sexual identity, origin, religion, worldview or possible disability. Applicants with severe disability or equality are preferably taken into account with the same qualification and suitability. .

Location

ava Stadt Wolfsburg
Porschestraße 49, 38440  Wolfsburg
Germany

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