Head of the Department of Representations at the Office for Committee Services, Protocol and International Affairs (m/f/d)

Darmstadt stands for science and research, for art, culture and Art Nouveau. Since 1998, the city of science has been a city of immigrants: The number of inhabitants has steadily increased since then. At 31 December 2014, there were 154.002 inhabitants in Darmstadt, tending to rise. Head of (f/m/d) of the Department of Representations at the Office for Committee Services, Protocol and International Location of the workplace: Luisenplatz 5a, 64283 Darmstadt Are you looking for a new professional challenge and are you looking for a safe workplace with a family-conscious personal policy? Then you are right with us! To strengthen our team with 18 employees, we offer you the following job:

Our offer: Status Officials or employees admission Duration unlimited Working time full time (41 or 39 hours/Where) Payment A 12 HBesG or EG 11 TVöD (subject to a final assessment in the tariff range) (gross) salary 5.046,03€ to 6.326,77€ (depending on professional experience, applies only to employees of the collective labour market) Monthly earnings 12,70 (incl. special payment for the year, only applicable to employees) Application deadline 14. August 2026, identification number: 1/181 (please specify)

Urban Protocol: Total responsibility for compliance with the municipal and state protocol at all official occasions of the city and the city authorities Event Management: Conception, organisation and implementation of urban receptions, honours, anniversaries, commemorative events and festivities Guest care: Logical care of public guests, delegations from partner cities and personalities of public life, economy and culture Advice to the city's top: expert advice from the Mayor and the decernates on issues of labels, religious and representative appearances Team management: expert and disciplinary leadership of the team in the area of protocol and representation Leadership and Representation: Representation of the Head of Mission in their absence with all the associated powers and responsibilities, participation in strategic decisions of the Head of Mission, leadership, motivation and development of the associated employees.

Bachelor or career examination for the senior service in general administration (graduate degree: Bachelor of Arts – Public Administration or a. officials with a career examination for the middle general administration service, who have acquired the competence for the up-to-date general administrative service through an increase in experience; or a successfully completed degree (Bachelor / Diplom FH) in the field of public management, administration, event management or a comparable qualification Multiannual relevant professional experience in protocols, representation or high-level event management, ideally within a local administration or public institution. Excellent ways of dealing, pronounced diplomatic skill, absolute discretion and a safe and representative appearance. Excellent expression in word and writing (German) and good foreign language skills (especially English) for international cooperation (e.g. urban partnerships). High durability and the willingness to provide service hours flexibly even in evenings and weekends. The following are also desirable: Knowledge of the Hessian municipality Willingness to continue and further education Ability to work independently, cooperation and team skills

Secure employment, fair payment by tariff and a good Work Life Balance plus many other benefits you can discover. For more information, see https://www.darmstadt.de/13gruende