Head of Specialist Counselling for Protestant Daycare Centres in the Diakonisches Werk evangelischer Kirchen in Niedersachsen e.V. (m/f/d)

(m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d) at the Diakonische Werk evangelischer Kirchen in Niedersachsen e.V. Interests represented. Designing networks. People lead. 01.11.2026 or later in full time (38,5 hours/week), indefinite, Hannover The Diaconical Work of Evangelical Churches in Lower Saxony represents the interests of evangelical and diaconic children's institutions and their support towards politics, administration, church and public. We are looking for an experienced management person with a sense of association policy, a strong leadership and experience in the development of employees and teams.' In this function, you actively shape the strategic orientation of the work field, represent the concerns of our member institutions at national and federal level and develop offers for the future of evangelical day care together with a qualified team.

Association political representation of interests Representation of interests of evangelical/diaconian children's institutions and their support towards politics, church, administration and professional associations. Development of technical positions and participation in political processes at national and federal level. representation of the association as well as care and development of strategic networks. Leadership and team development Technical, strategic and personnel management of the specialist consultancy ev. Kitas with responsibility for the staff of the team. Promoting a value-adding, equity-oriented and powerful team culture. Monitoring of change and development processes within the area. Personal development through coaching, promotion of skills and targeted training planning. Ensuring effective cooperation within the team as well as other areas of the Diakonic Work. Future-oriented development of structures, processes and working forms. Representation of the relevant speaker/deputy director in case of absence in the crisis advice of complex child protection cases. Strategy and organisational development Implementation of the strategic objectives of the Diaconical Work in the area of responsibility. Control and further development of specialist consulting and further training for evangelical day care facilities. Analysis of social, political and technical developments and deriving appropriate strategies.

You have completed university studies in the field of social sciences or education, social work, early childhood education or a comparable qualification. In addition, bring: Multiannual leadership experience in social, ecclesiastical or association structures. Proven skills in personnel management, team development and change management. Experience in the representation of interests, networking or political communication. A strong strategic understanding as well as the ability to analyze and convincingly communicate complex relationships. Knowledge of child and youth assistance, early childhood education and relevant social policy developments. Experience in the strategic orientation and further development of future-oriented continuing and continuing training programmes for managers. Sovereign appearance and negotiation skills towards politics, administration, associations and media. knowledge of ecclesiastical and diaconic structures or the willingness to acquire them. We are looking for a personality People enthusiastic and developed, brings together different interests, political and strategic thinking, effectively designed networks, for the concerns of evangelical and diaconic childhood institutions and gives them a strong voice at national and federal levels.

Well-structured integration into a diverse, varied task (1 month handover planned) in a competent team An esteeming corporate culture in which friendly coexistence and cohesion are raised Remuneration according to the collective agreement Diakonie Niedersachsen (TV DN) with many benefits, e.g. grant to the job ticket, attractive annual special payment, child allowance as well as additional company care and 31 days annual leave Grouping in the EC 13 of the TV DN Flexible working hours with family-friendly core working hours After incorporation up to 2 days of mobile work (Homeoffice) possible We expect you to respect the Christian embossment of the diaconic work of evangelical churches in Niedersachsen e.V. and to carry along the goals and values of the diacony. We welcome people with severe disabilities. We discuss how we can take into account your requirements for accessibility. .