Experienced development consultant for HR at the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare

Can you develop and drive organizational and change processes, and do you have solid experience working closely with a management team and translating their thoughts and wishes for the organization's development, then read on:

The Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare is seeking an experienced and ambitious HR development consultant who, in close collaboration with the HR Chief and the executive management, can set the direction for organizational and leadership development initiatives that will support the department's continued development as an attractive place to work. We value professionalism highly, but our tasks are complex and require everyone to take responsibility not only for their own part but also for the coherence.

It requires that we continuously work on developing our relational skills and become proficient at prioritizing, communicating, and leading sharp processes.

Your tasks

In the position as HR development consultant, you will have a high degree of independence, broad cross-functional exposure, and the opportunity to work with tasks that have value for the entire organization.

You report directly to the HR Chief and will simultaneously be an important sparring partner for the executive management and a key driving force in translating strategic management decisions into concrete actions and changes in the organization that can support the development of the department's leadership, organization, and culture. You will have a central role as an important link both internally in the ministry and in collaboration with the union representatives and the cooperation committee.

Specifically, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including

• Develop, drive and follow up on cross-cutting processes for PULS (development interviews), wellbeing and leadership measurements, APV, onboarding, etc.
• Prepare proposals for the executive management that can serve as a basis for discussions on the development of the department as an organization, our culture, and our leadership approach.
• Identify development needs aimed at the leadership and tailor content for example leadership seminars for both the executive management and the management group.
• Secretariat support for the Cooperation and Work Environment Committee and follow up on decisions and related tasks.
• Prepare and analyze management information on e.g. sickness absence, staff turnover, etc., with a view to launching initiatives in the organization.
• Plan cross-cutting competence development initiatives at the employee level and facilitate a pipeline for leadership talent.

The task portfolio will continuously develop in step with the organization's needs and priorities.

About you

You have a relevant academic education and solid experience with HR development work. In addition, we place emphasis on:

• being able to develop and drive cross-cutting development and change projects.
• being able to prepare analyses, management information, presentations and decision proposals for the executive management and the management group.
• having strong collaboration and communication skills.
• being able to navigate confidently in a politically steered organization.
• being able to work analytically and translate HR data into usable management information and concrete initiatives.
• being able to work in a structured way and handle a large and varied task portfolio.
• thriving in an environment where frameworks and tasks continuously develop.

Who are we?

You will become part of the HR team in the Office for Legal Affairs and HR in the department. The office is led by two office managers and has 18 employees, of which six work with HR. The HR team handles a wide range of tasks, spanning from personnel law, administration and recruitment to organizational and leadership development. We have a high level of ambition, use each other as sparring partners, and let ourselves be inspired by the best in our field.

Salary and employment terms

The employment is full-time, and remuneration is as a special- or chief consultant according to the applicable pay scale between the Ministry of Finance and a number of academic organizations for academics in the state (Academic Agreement).

Depending on qualifications, there will be opportunities to negotiate a qualification allowance.

The position is desired to be filled by 1 January 2027.

The area of employment is the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare with the associated institutions.

The job location is the Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare, Department, Holmens Kanal 22, 1060 Copenhagen K.

The position may require that you can obtain and maintain security clearance throughout your employment.

Would you like to know more

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact HR Chief Dorte Bajda Appel at tel. 23 99 62 10 or Department Head Lars Bødker Madsen at tel. 21 24 27 92.

How to apply for the position

You apply by sending your application, CV and proof of education no later than Friday 20 November 2026 at 12:00 .

Interviews are expected to be held in Week 48.

There may be a task as part of the recruitment process. This will be clarified in the invitation.

We look forward to receiving your application.