Administrative Director (m/f/d)

logo topimage Administrative Director (m / f / d)Reference No. : GF 2024 / 12 The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin fürMaterialien und Energie (HZB) is one of 18 Helmholtz Centers fundedby the Federal Republic of Germany and the states (Laender) Berlin,Thuringia and Bavaria.

HZB has around 1,300 employees and a budgetof around 200 million euros. In the course of the succession, theHZB, based in Berlin, will fill the following position by June 01,2025 at the latest.

HZB conducts research on solutions for aclimate-neutral society at its Adlershof and Wannsee sites inBerlin and at the Helmholtz-Institutes in Erlangen-Nuremberg andJena.

Researchers develop sustainable energy materials andtechnologies for solar cells, batteries, green hydrogentechnologies and quantum materials for energy-efficient informationprocessing, thus providing the essential building blocks towards asustainable and secure energy supply.

HZB operates the synchrotronradiation source BESSY II in Berlin-Adlershof, which is used byaround 2,800 visiting scientists every year.

The dismantling of theformer research reactor in Berlin-Wannsee is another of HZB's tasksin the coming years. The successor synchrotron radiation source,BESSY III, is currently in the design phase and is expected to openup completely new possibilities for the knowledge-based design ofnovel materials and thus for solving major societal challenges.

Incombination with special laboratory facilities embedded in HZB'sresearch campus and the Berlin's Science and Technology Campus inAdlershof, users from universities, research institutions andindustry will gain unique insights into materials, processes andcomponents.

HZB as a whole is committed to being greenhousegas-neutral by 2035 for conducting its research and operations, andtherefore all aspects of sustainability and resource stewardshipare fully integrated into all of its business processes.

Furtherinformation is available at www.helmholtz-berlin.de. Your Tasks Youwill manage the HZB together with the Scientific Director, who isthe spokesperson of HZB's Board of Directors.

You will beresponsible for the entire business and administrative area,including human resources, finance, procurement, legal affairs,facility management including building and construction issues, andwill report regularly to the Supervisory Board on the course ofbusiness and the situation of the organization.

As representativeof the budget you are responsible for a number of importantmandated tasks (in particular occupational health and safety,radiation protection, export liability).

Together with theScientific Director, you will drive forward the digitalization ofHZB and be responsible for the de commissioning and dismantling ofthe BER II research reactor, a nuclear facility.

Close and trustingcooperation with the federal and state funding agencies, the EU,the other Helmholtz Centers and the Helmholtz Head Office as wellas the national and international cooperation partners of the HZB(universities, industrial companies and research centers) isexpected.

Your Profile You have successfully completed youruniversity degree or hold the qualification for higher civilservice positions with very good business and legal expertise(including public budget and funding law).

You are skillful inshaping your work strategically, possess an entrepreneurialmindset, and you have the ability to manage complex systems andprojects.

You have experience in working with committees and areadept at dealing with political decision-makers. The size and tasksof HZB within the Helmholtz Association and its close cooperationwith universities, colleges, industrial companies and researchinstitutions on a national and international level requireexperience from holding leadership positions with comprehensiveresponsibilities for personnel in national and, if possible,international research and science management at a publicly fundedinstitution or in civil service administration or in similar areasat private companies.

The knowledge required for successfulfinancial management of a research institution is a prerequisite.You embody a modern understanding of leadership, have excellentcommunication and motivational skills and decision-makingcompetences.

You identify with diversity and equality-orientedaction and the core tasks of the research center. You are open tothe contributions of others, inspire people and promote a corporateculture based on initiative and participation.

You maintain aconstructive and trusting relationship with subordinate managers,communicate clearly, respectfully and valuing at all levels inGerman and English, motivate your employees and stand for acooperative and effective togetherness.

Ideally, you have anaffinity for technical-scientific issues and experience in theoperation of large research infrastructures and the realization ofmajor construction projects.

You have a very good command of Germanand English. The position is to be filled no later than June 1st,2025. An earlier appointment for the purpose of handing over theday-to-day business will be considered desirable.

The appointmentis for an initial period of five years, with the possibility ofreappointment. A salary appropriate for the requirements of theposition will be offered, up to a maximum of the salary group B6 ofthe Federal Salary Act.

Furthermore, there is the option ofperformance-related compensation. The members of the HelmholtzAssociation are actively promoting equal opportunities.

Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Applications frompeople with disabilities are very welcomed. For the selectionprocess, HZB has appointed a Selection Committee consisting ofrepresentatives of the HZB Supervisory Board, external experts,guests and representatives of the Federal Ministry of Education andResearch and the State of Berlin.

The committee is supported by theexecutive search firm BELOW TIPPMANN & COMPAGNIEPERSONALBERATUNG GmbH. We look forward to receiving yourinformative and convincing application documents (cover letter,curriculum vitae, certificates and possible starting date) inelectronic form by September 8, 2024 atinfo@bt-personalberatung.

de. For initial contact, you may contactour consultants Simone Pfister and Anne Wieland at +49 (0)30-20 63279-14 or 23. Privacy Notice : All parties involved in theapplication process are required to treat your personal dataconfidentially and in accordance with data protection regulations.

If you have specific questions about the protection of your data,please contact the Data Protection Officer (e-mail : datenschutz@helmholtz-berlin.

de). Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin fürMaterialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlinwww.helmholtz-berlin.de Apply by email Climate change poses seriouschallenges to the whole world.

At Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, we areresearching materials for a climate-neutral future. 1200 employeesfrom all over the world are working together at HZB towards thisgoal.

Join us, and help us achieve it! Learn more about HZB on ourwebsite. Follow us on our social media channels LinkedIn, X,Instagram, or visit our YouTube channel.

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