Head of Programmes & Network – Partnerships & Public Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Responsible for the ongoing development, prioritization, and coherence of the program portfolio as part of the leadership team in collaboration with management and the board.

• Annual and multi-year planning for program and network activities, including prioritization, resources, and impact objectives.

• Assessment of political, societal, and funding strategy developments and translating them into concrete program and network decisions.

• Development and governance of the network strategy with a focus on politics, foundations, associations, funders, and strategic key players.

• Establishment, maintenance, and deepening of sustainable alliances for civic climate protection.

• Identification, prioritization, and acquisition of sponsors, along with leading contributions to funding applications, concepts, and financing strategies.

• Professional management of program and network activities, collaborating with research, communication, the Chief of Staff, and management.

• Quality assurance of strategic conclusions, project approaches, and partner collaborations.

• Representation of Heimatwurzeln at key appointments, conferences, events, and strategic partner meetings.

• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately 8 colleagues across Public Affairs & Politics, Partnerships & Cooperation, Research & Impact, Media & Communications, and Capacity Building.

• Promote collaboration, high performance, and strategic alignment within the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in fields such as association work, public affairs, project management, administration/politics, consulting, or similar.

• Proven experience in interacting with high-level decision-makers.

• Experience in organizational development and network building, including coordination of diverse partners and stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of the political landscape in Germany, particularly within civic-conservative circles.

• Exceptional communication skills and confident presence in political, civil society, and institutional contexts.

• Analytical and forward-thinking mindset.

• Strong general education and professional handling of various perspectives.

• High level of personal responsibility and proactive, forward-looking, and reliable work ethic with a builder mindset.

• Team player who enjoys a mix of remote office work, on-site projects, and national appointments.

• Proficient in German and English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness to travel frequently for work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in a unique, socially relevant project with significant scope for creativity.

• A key role with a tangible mandate for shaping and building initiatives.

• A realistic, down-to-earth approach to environmental and climate protection.

• A work environment that combines strategic thinking with pragmatic implementation, offering the opportunity to take on responsibility and achieve visible results.

• A supportive team with flat hierarchies and a genuine pioneering spirit.

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely within Germany.

• Opportunities for personal development.

• At least one multi-day team offsite per year.

• Technical setup for remote work.

• BahnCard 25 Business Class.

• Structured onboarding for a successful start.