Head of Department of Theology, Society, World Church

We are looking for you as an experienced manager for the Department of Theology, Society, World Church in the department of Seelsorge and ecclesiastical life as Head of Department Theology, Society, World Church Reference number: 11602 Start: next possible date Application deadline: 13.03.2026 Working relationship: unlimited Working time: Full time Place of work: Munich Remuneration: EC 15

Who are we? Around 16,000 people work at the Erzbistum Munich and Freising in pastoral care, caritas and advice, education and administration as well as in social institutions and educational institutions. On behalf of the archbishop of Munich and Freising, the Ordinariat of Munich performs the tasks of the diocese administration.

Personal and strategic management and management of the department Ensure legal, transparent management and organisation of the Department and responsibility for the implementation of strategic and political decisions Planning, management and management of the annual budget of the Department Head of the Department of Dialogue and Culture in Human Resources Union Responsibility for the theological preparation and processing of fundamental ethical and socio-political issues Responsibility for the further development of the native communities Representation of the Archdiocese at intercultural events, festivals and dialogue with ecclesiastical interlocutors as well as initiation and organisation of formats to promote intercultural and multireligious events Responsibility for the further development of partnership work, the securing of institutional grants for ecumenical partners, associations and world church works, as well as the participation in project award sessions and the representation of archdiocese in world church works Promoting contemporary cultural management and ensuring good networking within ecclesiastical and social groups.

completed academic studies of Catholic theology (Dipl.Univ./MA) Professional experience in a field of intercultural or interreligious work Foreign language skills knowledge of intercultural, multireligious and ecumenical issues and structures. Ability to pick up social questions and give theologically relevant answers, especially in social-thical discourse. Interest in contemporary culture management Knowledge and skills in moderation and presentation very good IT skills (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet, SAP) Affiliation to the Catholic Church and profound knowledge of ecclesial and church structures.

Compensation according to ABD (equivalent to TVöD), special payment of the year, occupational pensions and, where appropriate, Munich allowance and childcare allowance Continuing and continuing training and our offers “living spirituality” numerous additional services, including work cans, employee discounts, extensive health and fitness services.

People with severe disabilities are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising actively promotes equality between men and women. Applications for women are therefore particularly welcome.