Head of the office (m/f/d)

For our clients, the Board of Trustees for the Nobel Prize winners in Lindau e.V., we are looking for the management of the office (all genders) Since 1951, the Lindauer Nobel laureates have brought together Nobel laureates with the most talented young scientists in the world. The aim is to promote scientific excellence, strengthen international and intergenerational exchange and inspire young researchers through personal dialogue. The organization works with around 200 academic partner institutions and is supported by a meeting of several hundred members from Nobel laureates. Institutions are two legally separate, organisationally closely interlinked institutions: the Board of Trustees for the meetings of Nobel laureates in Lindau e.V., responsible for the programme and implementation of the meetings, as well as the Lindauer Nobel laureates Foundation, responsible for long-term financing and internationalisation. Both institutions have a joint office in Lindau.

Objective of the position The position is headed by the office responsible for the operational planning and implementation of the annual Lindauer conference with about 40 Nobel laureates and 600 young scientists. It is responsible for the implementation of the programme in coordination with the scientific management and the budget and staff of the office. In addition, the position is responsible for ongoing cooperation with the voluntary bodies of the Board of Trustees and Foundation as well as the academic partner institutions and sponsors. In addition, it is one of the tasks of the position to bring together the curatorium and the foundation more closely in everyday operational life. Tasks & Responsibilities Overall responsibility for the planning, organisation and implementation of the International Lindauer Conference, including budget and service provider management in line with the Board of Trustees. Professional and disciplinary leadership of the office and responsibility for personnel planning and development. Designing the organisational and structural frameworks in their own sphere of responsibility. Control of the meeting budget and ensuring proper budgetary use, in particular in the handling of public funding. Preparation and monitoring of committee meetings and active involvement of the Board of Trustees and Board members. Participation in the further development of the meeting. Care and development of relations with academic partner institutions, public funding providers and private supporters in close cooperation with the Foundation.

Education and experience Complete university studies or comparable qualifications. Multiannual leadership experience, ideally in a non-profit organization, an association or a foundation with voluntary bodies. experience in management as well as in the design and development of international events or Conferences of similar magnitude. Expertise Strategic competence and, at the same time, strong implementation orientation. Funded budget planning and control as well as sound understanding of the legal and tax framework of a non-profit association and foundation organization. Experience in cooperation with voluntary bodies and public and private sponsors. Understanding scientific practices, academic structures and international research landscapes. German and English knowledge in word and writing. Personality and leadership understanding Ability to work in a matrix organization and establish cooperation between different institutions and bodies. Participative leadership style with high delegation and organisational competence as well as focus on joint results. sovereignty in cooperation with international stakeholders, partner institutions and bodies; Ability to detect and moderate conflicts at an early stage. Embossed intercultural sensitivity. Team and integration capability, diplomacy and high emotional intelligence. Own initiative, organisational strength and willingness to take over responsibility. .