Interim Head Of Online

Overview

Country: Germany. Position: Interim Head Of Online. Organization: Welthungerhilfe. Location: Bonn, Germany. Type: Fixed-term interim role for two years, starting as soon as possible.

Posted 30 Oct 2025 | Closing date 13 Nov 2025.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for our online activities: online fundraising, email marketing, social media channels, and websites (both technical and editorial).
• Strategically and data-drivenly manage all digital initiatives for acquiring and retaining supporters, in close collaboration with the cross-departmental newsroom.
• Lead and develop a team of around ten people, while managing external agencies and service providers.
• Ensure the ongoing content and technical development of digital channels and platforms (including CMS, web tracking, and email automation).
• Actively contribute to organization-wide emergency structures during crisis and humanitarian response situations, coordinating marketing measures.
• Use relevant KPIs to guide, measure, and continuously optimize digital activities.
• Plan budgets, manage resources, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards (e.g. GDPR, accessibility).
• Drive digital innovation — particularly in the areas of AI, automation, and data-driven processes.

Profile / Qualifications

• A completed university degree (or equivalent professional training) relevant to the role.
• Several years of leadership experience in e-commerce or online fundraising.
• Excellent understanding of online fundraising, e-commerce, and digital communication.
• Technological foresight and the ability to effectively integrate new tools and developments into existing processes.
• Strong decision-making skills, a high sense of ownership, and confident presence — especially in dynamic situations.
• Creative drive, commercial mindset, and pragmatism — you find solutions where others see problems.
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and enthusiasm for working in an intercultural environment.
• Recognize the growing value of data within the organization and promoting data-driven, evidence-based decision-making within the team.
• Flexibility and full commitment in the event of acute emergency response situations.
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: A forward-thinking organization that embraces digitalization and innovation.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Dedicated and diverse teams, where passion and expertise contribute to a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits .

How to apply

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by November 13, 2025. Your contact person is Sarah Liem-Hartmann. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

Job details

• Country: Germany
• City: Bonn
• Source: Welthungerhilfe
• Type: Job
• Career category: Advocacy/Communications
• Years of experience: 3-4 years

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