Head of Department for Local Plan II in the country's second-largest municipality

Head of Department for Local Plan II in the country\'s second-largest municipality

Do you want to help shape the future of Aarhus?

Aarhus is in rapid development. New urban areas, extensive urban development projects, investments in infrastructure and high ambitions for sustainable development place great demands on planning.

Therefore we are seeking a Head of Department for Local Plan II, who together with the Head of Local Plan I can create direction, coherence and strong results in the work with local plan planning. In close cooperation with the Head of Local Plan I you will have the opportunity to become head of a department with skilled planning professionals and contribute to translating visions and development projects into concrete plans that create value for the city and its citizens.

As Head of Department you will be a central actor in the development of Aarhus and will have an important role in balancing political ambitions, professional quality and good collaboration processes.

About the department

Local Plan II consists of 14 engaged employees spread across two professional groups. The department is characterized by a high professional level, great autonomy and a strong commitment to developing good solutions for the city.

The employees work as planning project managers and have different professional backgrounds. What unites them is that they drive complex planning processes from idea to approved local plan and ensure that many different considerations are brought into play and weighed professionally.

The department is currently working on a number of significant projects, including major urban development and urban transformation projects, local planning for retail, development of new public institutions, including a new special school, as well as complex projects in collaboration with developers, citizens and other stakeholders

The department works closely with other areas in Technical and Environment as well as external partners.

Your tasks as Head of Department

As Head of Department you will be responsible for professional leadership, operations, personnel and strategic development.

You and your fellow Head of Department must create the best conditions for employees to succeed in their tasks while ensuring quality, progress and coherence across the department\'s projects.

Your main tasks will be to

• Set the direction for the department\'s professional development and priorities
• Ensure progress and quality in complex planning projects
• Support employees\' well-being, development and engagement
• Strengthen collaboration across the organization and with external actors
• Contribute to the development of efficient and smooth planning processes
• Ensure a professional dialogue with developers, advisors, politicians and citizens
• Actively contribute to the development of Plan as a unified leadership team

You will become part of a leadership team in Plan consisting of the Plan Director and four department heads. In Plan there are approximately 70 employees distributed across four departments: Local Plan I, Local Plan II, Process and Law as well as EIA and Landscape.

Who are you?

We imagine you are a clear and approachable leader who is motivated by achieving results through others.

You are able to navigate complex processes and build followership around common goals, while safeguarding high professional quality and a good work environment.

We offer

• Opportunity to influence the development of Denmark\'s second-largest municipality
• Leadership responsibility for a department with engaged and highly qualified staff
• An ambitious and supportive leadership community
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• A workplace focused on well-being, flexibility and job satisfaction

Want to join the team?

Do you want to help shape the future of Aarhus and create the framework for the city\'s development through strong local planning?

Then click on "Apply for the position" to submit your application and CV no later than October 18, 2026 . All fields marked * must be filled. Only when you have received a confirmation by email have we received your application.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Planning Manager Tina Degn Rasmussen at 50514890 or [email protected].

Read more about Technology and Environment, what you can expect from the recruitment process and our general pay and employment conditions Become part of Technology and Environment (aarhus.dk)

We look forward to hearing from you!

About Aarhus Municipality as an employer

Aarhus Municipality is among Jutland\'s largest employers, where 28,000 professional and passionate colleagues work every day to turn visions into reality and create value for citizens and the community around us. We are an employer that values professionalism and collaboration highly and we believe that our differences contribute to making Aarhus a good city for everyone. Together we work for a sustainable and inclusive city where employees, citizens, businesses and nature can thrive and flourish. We have ambitions for the city – and for you. Come and be part of it!

As an employee of Aarhus Municipality you turn visions into reality and create development, community and well-being. Here there is respect for professionalism, room for diversity and opportunity for personal growth.

Application deadline

18-10-2026

Starting date

Start as soon as possible

Weekly working hours

37

Job category

Management

Workplace

Karen Blixens Boulevard 7, 8220 Brabrand

Contact

Tina Degn Rasmussen

Area Manager