Physical Activity Officer for the Royal Run initiative in Denmark's Outdoor Capital

Time-limited project position (3 years)

Do you want to help create lasting movement communities and get more citizens to experience the joy of being active together with others?

Royal Run will come to Silkeborg in 2027, but the ambition extends far beyond the event day itself. Together with Royal Run, Silkeborg Municipality wants to use the event as a starting point to create strong and inclusive movement communities that can make a difference for citizens long after the finish line has passed.

Therefore we are seeking an engaged and proactive movement officer for an exciting position to support and develop Royal Run's movement efforts in Silkeborg Municipality. The overarching aim is to engage more citizens in movement – particularly those who are currently inactive or outside organized club life.

The task

As a movement officer you will be a central driving force in translating Royal Run's vision of movement, health, quality of life and community into local activities and partnerships.

You will both support the activities directly linked to Royal Run and help develop new initiatives that strengthen Denmark's Outdoor Capital vision of more people in movement and more people out into nature.

Royal Run activities

• Support and contribute to the execution of Royal Run activities in Silkeborg, including Train With, Side Run, Marathon Mile and the 100-day activities after the race itself – in close collaboration with Silkeborg Municipality, local actors and associations.
• Create and implement new local movement and community activities year-round in collaboration with sports clubs, housing associations, schools, nursing homes, institutions, businesses and social initiatives.
• Support and strengthen existing walking and running communities so even more citizens experience the joy of moving together with others.
• Build strong cross-actor relationships – municipality, sports councils, associations, DGI, DAF, DIF and the Royal Run secretariat – and be a local ambassador for Royal Run in Silkeborg Municipality.

Bridge-builder tasks

• Support citizens' participation in local activities through proactive contact and motivation.
• Help to bridge between citizens and club offerings, culture, outdoor and recreational activities.
• Contribute to strengthening well-being, joy of life, health and community among socially vulnerable and particularly vulnerable citizens through exercise, movement and community activities.

The work takes place both outside among citizens, partners and communities and behind a desk in the Culture – and Leisure Section in Silkeborg Municipality.

Your profile

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about movement, communities and cross-sector collaboration.

We imagine you

• Have experience working with evidence-based initiatives that can engage broad target groups, especially those who are inactive or not familiar with associations.
• Are passionate about creating movement and communities that make a difference for people.
• Maybe already have a strong local network and know the area’s associations, actors and opportunities
• Are independent, structured and flexible – and thrive in a daily life where tasks vary.
• Are good at building relationships and collaborating across professional and volunteer environments.
• Can organize, lead and implement sports and movement activities both in municipal and cross-sectoral contexts
• Thrive in a high-tempo environment where not everything is predefined and where action is valued higher than perfection.

We offer

• A varied and exciting portfolio of tasks among Silkeborg Municipality's associations and partners
• An ambitious workplace where we focus on joint development
• A trust-based working environment where dialogue and freedom with responsibility are highly valued
• Dedicated and professionally skilled colleagues who put effort into both task solving and collaborative relations
• A flexible workplace regarding working hours and location, but where we also prioritize room to be together and spar across areas
• A role in the Royal Run movement team – a strong network across the municipality, sports councils, DGI, DAF, DIF and the Royal Run secretariat.

Lædanstillingerne and terms of employment are according to applicable collective agreements and local pay arrangements.

Further information

The position is organizationally anchored in the Culture and Leisure Section in Silkeborg Municipality, and you will report to the Section Leader Teresa Egballe.

The position is a 3-year time-limited project position at 30 hours per week.

Since a substantial part of the work takes place in collaboration with associations and local communities, evening and weekend work should be expected.

If you have questions essential to deciding whether you want to apply for the position, you are welcome to contact Section Leader Teresa Egballe at the email [email protected] for further arrangement.

Application deadline: Saturday, November 14, 2026. Selection for interview on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Employment interviews are expected to be held Friday, November 20, 2026.

Start date: January 1, 2026

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