FAQ - For ZenDiS applicants

Bochum stands out in particular for its excellent transport links and proximity to potential cooperation partners. With the nearby Ruhr University Bochum, ZenDiS can benefit both in terms of attracting future talent and potential cooperation in teaching, research and development. The location and the planned office space offer ZenDiS a great opportunity to connect with innovative players and start-ups. In addition, this choice of location is intended to contribute to the promotion of structurally weak regions and thus to the creation of equal living conditions in Germany.

Yes, part-time work is possible.

Yes, you can work from home up to 60% of the time each month. Whether this is done on a weekly basis or every two to three weeks is to be agreed within the teams. This also includes, for example, when the fixed monthly team days for meetings in the office are to take place. Initially, attendance can be agreed on an individual basis and will then be reviewed and redefined as the team grows in size and composition.

The salary band classification is based on the qualifications, expertise and experience brought to the position.

There will be some basic training opportunities, e.g. to provide a basic understanding of the public sector. In addition, self-directed learning will be encouraged and training opportunities will be tailored to suit the position and development opportunities as well as individual experience and skills. A fixed annual training budget will be made available for each employee for this purpose.

After submitting your application via the online application tool, you will receive confirmation of receipt by the following working day at the latest. If you do not receive this, please first check your spam folder and then check again that you have completed all the steps and submitted the form by clicking on ‘Apply’.

Once we have received confirmation of receipt, we will review your application documents and endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. You are welcome to contact us at any time using the contact details provided.

The first interview will be conducted as a virtual (video) conference call. If you qualify for the second round of interviews, we will invite you to a face-to-face interview at our premises in Bochum.

Travel expenses incurred in attending the interview will be reimbursed. The amount of travel expenses may not exceed the cost of a second-class rail journey. You will receive further information on travel expense reimbursement when you are invited to an interview.