Head of Operations 70-100% (m/f/d)

The Schöpflin Foundation, based in Lörrach, is committed to critical consciousness formation, a living democracy and a diverse society. With our work, we want to set the course for the younger and future generations for a better future and a self-determined life. The Foundation develops its own programmes in the Lörrach region and also supports social organisations in Germany and several European countries as an active funding foundation. Get to know us: www.schoepflin-stiftung.de A look into the future: Bring your ideas In Lörrach-Brombach the new “home for all” is created – a place for encounter, exchange and cultural participation. The completion of the house and park is planned for winter 2027/28. The building is widely used: with event and workshop rooms for the foundation, schools and associations, a combination of neighbourhood café and canteen, office space and a medical practice. The construction of our new foundation seat marks an important milestone for future work. In order to successfully shape this transition, we are looking for a dedicated personality from autumn 2026, which accompanies operational topics during the construction phase and, after completion, accompanies the expansion and expansion of the operational operation at the new foundation campus: Head of Operations (m/w/d)

During the construction and planning phase Operational accompaniment of the construction project with focus on later usage and operating requirements Interface function between construction project management and internal stakeholders Participation in the planning of workflows, area concepts, infrastructure and technical requirements Preparation of operating and usage concepts (e.g. facility management, reception, safety, cleaning) Development of technical and organisational safety standards (including fire and work protection) / monitoring and implementation of occupational safety and safety requirements together with the safety officer Working in digitalization projects in the field of operations, e.g. CAFM systems, space booking and access solutions Identification of operational risks and development of pragmatic, future-oriented solutions Contact person:in for external partners such as construction supervision, firefighters and authorities

After completion of the house/park as part of the foundation campus Building, implementation and continuous optimization of efficient operational processes Ensuring a smooth day-to-day operation at the new site and the existing site Interface to users:in and coordination of needs Control and quality control of external service providers (e.g. cleaning, green care, safety) Budget planning and controlling in cooperation with the financial team responsibility for technical and organisational safety standards (including fire and work protection) and for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; Ensuring operational implementation by internal teams and external service providers Development and maintenance of standards, guidelines and process documentation Contact:in for internal teams in all operational issues In addition to the new »house for all« with park, the area of responsibility also includes the existing grounds with Villa Schöpflin, Schöpflin workshop, Montessori children's house and Schöpflin school. In addition, the development and development as well as the technical and disciplinary management of the reception and facility management team are the responsibility of this body.

Complete study in the field of (construction)project management, engineering, business management, facility management, hospitality management or comparable qualification, e.g. technician:in Multiannual professional experience in operations, project(developments) or facility management, ideally in construction or transition projects and/or in larger cultural institutions/fairs/festivals/Hotels Advantage: Experience in the introduction or support of digital systems in the operating or FM environment (e.g. CAFM) First or multi-year leadership experience as well as pleasure in developing teams High solution orientation combined with the ability to translate operational requirements and user needs into sustainable processes Communication strength and safe occurrence against internal and external partners: Hands-on mentality, self-initiative and high quality standards Personal identification with the content objectives and values of the Schöpflin Foundation

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A versatile, varied and exciting activity in an emerging campus full of development opportunities Collaborative cooperation with highly professional, experienced, warm colleagues Integration into the further structures of the Schöpflin Foundation incl. Cooperation with relevant departments (e.g. commercial department, Schöpflin factory, Fabric) Flexible work structures, self-determined work Various training options Common festivities and occasions – also in the overall foundation For those who are not yet resident in the region: financial support for moving