As the First Councillor of the Joint Municipal Authority, you will represent the Neuenhaus Joint Municipal Authority both internally and externally in the absence of the Mayor of the Joint Municipal Authority, lead the administration, be responsible for implementing political decisions and ensure that administrative matters run smoothly.
It is envisaged that you will take on the role of Deputy City Manager on a part-time basis.
The Neuenhaus Joint Municipality, comprising its five member municipalities – Esche, Georgsdorf, Lage, the town of Neuenhaus and Osterwald – has a population of approximately 15,000 and is situated in a picturesque setting in the Niedergrafschaft region of the Grafschaft Bentheim district, on the border with the Netherlands. Neuenhaus offers excellent childcare and educational facilities and is a highly desirable place to live, relax and enjoy leisure activities.
Your responsibilities
- General representation of the mayor of the joint municipality
- Head of Department 1 (Central Services, Finance and Building Matters)
- Assisting the mayor of the joint municipality in implementing local government policy objectives, as well as preparing and supporting decisions taken by political bodies
- Management and coordination of projects, as well as the ongoing optimisation of administrative processes
- strategic development of the joint municipality, with particular regard to digitalisation
- trust-based and constructive cooperation with political bodies, member local authorities, public authorities and institutions, as well as with volunteers
The final allocation of responsibilities will take place once the post has been filled.
You offer us
We are looking for a committed and responsible leader with a strong understanding of local government, strategic vision and a passion for shaping modern public administration.
You have
- eligibility for the first entry-level post in career group 2 (higher general administrative service), successful completion of the Civil Service Training Course II, or a degree, preferably in law or economics, or an equivalent qualification
- several years’ professional experience in local government, ideally in a managerial role
- Experience of working with political bodies, elected representatives and volunteers
- strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, as well as a confident and engaging manner
- a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to make decisions, and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work
- a willingness to attend meetings, events and appointments, including those outside normal working hours
- a strong understanding of economic administration
We offer you
- versatile, varied and challenging work with plenty of scope for initiative and creativity
- the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future development of the joint municipality and your own area of responsibility
- working with a skilled and highly motivated team
- a full-time temporary post as an electoral officer, with remuneration in accordance with pay grade A 15 of the NKBesVO, as well as an additional monthly allowance for the office of First Joint Municipal Councillor and Deputy City Director
- modern, well-equipped workstations and the option to work remotely,
- targeted training and professional development opportunities
- Services offered as part of the workplace health management programme
- the option of bike leasing
Contact us
For further information about the post and the recruitment process, please contact Michael Kramer, Mayor of the Joint Municipality, on 05941 911-111.
Please send your application by 8 November 2026 to Michael Kramer, Mayor of the Joint Municipality – for his personal attention – Joint Municipality of Neuenhaus, Veldhausener Straße 26, 49828 Neuenhaus, or by email to kramer@neuenhaus.de.