Head of Social Department 60 - 80 %

Head of Social Department 60 - 80 % (a) Leadership with impact. For people. For Emmen. Following a retirement, the municipality of Emmen is looking for a strong-willed, strategically thinking and responsible personality for the Social Department as of 1. October 2026 or by arrangement. In the spirit of our leadership principle "everyone counts", we value diversity and address (a)ll. In addition, we maintain the "DU" (informal you) between all employees as part of the open corporate culture. Your leadership – your impact – your next step Head of Social Department 60 - 80 % (a) Here you can make an impact Overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and further development of the Social Department with its various specialized departments Development of future-oriented structures and services taking into account social, economic and demographic developments as well as the municipal strategy Leadership, promotion and further development of the directly subordinate department managements as well as responsibility for personnel, technical and organizational leadership Responsibility for budget, financial planning, controlling and economical use of resources Advising the directorate, the municipal council as well as internal and external stakeholders on social policy, strategic and organizational issues Preparation of decision-making bases, answering political motions as well as participation in consultations and strategic projects Active co-shaping of organizational developments, optimization of processes and ensuring a high service and leadership quality Networking with authorities, institutions and specialist offices as well as representation of the department in commissions and specialist committees. What you bring with you Tertiary degree in Social Work or Business Administration with further training at Master-/MAS-level in social management, public management or a comparable field Several years of leadership and management experience, ideally in a comparable function in the public environment or in a non-profit organization Experience in the strategic further development of organizations as well as in the management of change processes Strong conceptual and analytical skills as well as enjoyment in developing future-oriented solution approaches High advisory competence in the political environment as well as confident communication and negotiating skills Sound knowledge in the areas of social assistance, social insurance as well as child and adult protection, supplemented by a good legal understanding High social competence, leadership strength and the ability to connect different stakeholders and develop common solutions Openness to digital developments as well as interest in organizational and social changes What you can count on Flexible working hours, home office possibility & central location Min. 6 to 7 weeks of vacation, expandable through working time models or additionally acquirable vacation days A free day on your birthday or in your birth month as well as 14 additional free days Diverse further training options with generous cost participation Free and discounted sports offers Discounts: Free entries, regional offers & brand discounts Childcare contribution in addition to family allowances And above all: a meaningful activity in which you help shape the municipality of Emmen and your work creates direct added value for the population. Have we been able to arouse your interest? A motivation letter is not necessary with us. Convince us in a possible interview with three reasons why you are the right person. You can find further information on our career page. How to find out more For technical information, [Name], Head of Social Department (current position holder), Tel.: [Number] is at your disposal. jpid749b6d6jm jit0730jm jiy26jm