The Niedersächsisches Landesforsten are an economically independent, public-law institution (A.ö.R.) of the Landes Niedersachsen with around 1,300 employees. It manages about 330,000 hectares of forest according to the principles of sustainable and multifunctional forest management, which aims, among other things, to achieve a long-term ecological and climate-adjusted forest development. In addition to the management of The Niedersächsische Landesforsten are equally responsible for the state tasks entrusted to them by the country, thus fulfilling various common good tasks. In addition, numerous other services are offered, which are implemented by their own “NLF-Services GmbH”. In the field of environmental education, a separate “Foundation Future Forest” is also being operated. The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (ML) exercises legal and technical supervision over the institution.

The Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (ML) has to occupy the position of the President/President at the Lower Saxony Land Forests (NLF) in the management in Braunschweig from 01.07.2027.

The President/President of the Niedersächsisches Landesforsten (NLF) assumes a prominent and responsible key position within the Lower Saxony Forest Administration. He/she carries the overall responsibility for the strategic orientation, control and further development of the public company NLF and is shaping the sustainable development of the Lower Saxony forest. The central tasks include the participation in the development and implementation of forest policy objectives of the country of Lower Saxony and the trusting cooperation with the country as a guarantee institution. In addition, the President/President takes over management functions in important bodies, such as the Board of Trustees of the Future Forest Foundation and the Supervisory Board of NLF-Services GmbH.

As an operating body of the NLF, the President / the President is responsible for the sustainable management, management and development of the Landeswald and the associated properties. He/she shall ensure the performance of the tasks entrusted by the country and shall conduct the institution in accordance with economic principles. The overall management of around 1,300 employees, the earnings, budget and financial responsibility for a balance sheet total of about 1 billion. € and ensuring efficient, sustainable and future-oriented resource use are also part of the task profile as well as the representation of the NLF in judicial and extrajudicial matters and the representation in relevant networks. With strategic vision, leadership and commitment, the President / the President shapes the future of the Lower Saxony forests and makes a decisive contribution to the sustainable development of the country.

Prerequisite for the perception of the post/workplace is a completed scientific university or master's degree in forest sciences with successfully completed lecturer; or a degree with a focus on business and economics; or the ability to judge multiannual experience in the management and management of organisational units with a significant guidance span a driving licence of class B and the willingness to drive service cars. In addition, bring: Knowledge of management, management and organisational development of forestry enterprises/public forest management Experience in cooperation with authorities, associations and other stakeholders Modern, integrative leadership personality with design will and pronounced leadership qualification Impressed communication and negotiation capability, including in the public and political environment High self-initiative, readiness for performance, sense of responsibility and joy of decision Loadability and conflictability

a varied and challenging activity with design space for the future of the Lower Saxony forest a structured incorporation Motivated and competent team with high identification Variety of continuing and continuing training Comprehensive health management measures Other special features The posts/workplace is not part-time. Only takeovers from an existing civil service are possible, but no re-beaming. Disabled persons as well as disabled persons are preferentially taken into account with the same suitability, ability and professional performance in accordance with the relevant regulations. It is asked to inform a severe disability or equality in order to safeguard your interests in the application. The ML strives to continuously increase the share of employees from different countries and cultures. Applications for people of all nationalities are expressly desired. In order to be able to carry out the application process, it is necessary to store personal data. By sending your application, you agree that your data for application purposes will be stored and processed electronically in compliance with the data protection regulations. For further information on data protection, please refer to our privacy policy https://www.ml.niedersachsen.de/download/135511. .