Executive Secretary to the Agency for Societal Security

The Agency for Societal Security is seeking a capable executive secretary who wishes to become an important support in a wide range of administrative and practical tasks. We are a politically led organization, where your flexibility and adaptability are essential, as you will work with many different types of tasks. You will as executive secretary have a central role with close contact to our management as well as a large internal network, and we therefore place emphasis on your ability to work independently while you are a strong and reliable collaborative partner.

As executive secretary your responsibilities will span broadly. Among others you will help with:

• Calendar management, including booking meetings and coordinating the management’s various activities.
• Plan and prepare agendas and meeting materials.
• Travel bookings and reimbursements.
• Plan and coordinate/assist with staff events.
• Diverse administrative and practical tasks, including record-keeping and back-office support.

You will become part of the Management Secretariat which currently consists of 16 staff. The office includes, among others, PMO, back office and an executive secretariat consisting of personal assistants and executive secretaries. You will thus have many experienced colleagues around you, and you will never be left alone with your tasks. Collaboration, job satisfaction and knowledge sharing are a natural part of our daily life and you will have good opportunities for competence development.

About you

You have a relevant office education and solid experience in handling administrative tasks. You enjoy solving many different tasks of an administrative, coordinating and practical nature. It is an advantage, but not a requirement, that you have experience from a similar position in a politically led organization.

We also expect that you

• Thrive in a daily work with many different tasks and pace.
• Have a sharp overview and at the same time work in a structured way with attention to detail.
• Have good abilities to create relationships and collaborate across the organization.
• Are proactive.
• Can navigate in a politically led organization.
• Work independently and at the same time thrive in close collaboration with colleagues.

Who are we?

The Agency for Societal Security has the overall responsibility for emergency planning, supply security, cyber- and information security, telecommunications and the function as the national security authority. In addition, the National Operational Stab (NOST) is anchored in the agency. Through close cooperation with authorities, businesses and citizens, we work to prevent and handle incidents and threats that may affect the functioning of society.

The Agency for Societal Security is part of the Ministry of Society Security and Emergency Preparedness and consists of about 270 employees.

Salary and terms of employment

Employment and remuneration are in accordance with the relevant collective agreement, e.g. the HK collective agreement and the OAO joint collective agreement.

The position is full-time with commencement as soon as possible.

The employment area is the Ministry of Society Security and Emergency Preparedness with its associated institutions. It is a condition of employment that you can obtain clearance to the classification level SECRET and maintain the security clearance throughout your employment.

The workplace will mainly be at Datavej 20, 3460 Birkerød, but one or more weekly workdays at the agency’s location at Holsteinsgade 63, 2100 Copenhagen Ø may occur.

Are you interested?

Submit your application via the 'Search for the position' button. The application must be received in the recruitment system no later than 21 October 2026.

We will invite to interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. The application should include a CV, transcripts and any statements from previous employers.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the head of function Katrine Bisgaard, tel. 5129 0166 or the head of department Mette Fabian Torp, tel. 21 12 41 71.

The Agency for Societal Security encourages all interested parties regardless of race, skin color, religion or belief, political views, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, age, disability or national, social or ethnic origin to apply.