Head of Department for Climate, Nature and Spatial Development

Do you want to lead the balance between climate, nature and land use in a time of big ambitions and complex agendas? Then we are seeking a visionary and action-oriented department head for our Department of Climate, Nature and Spatial Development.

As department head, you will play a central role in translating political ambitions into concrete solutions with great significance for citizens, business, and nature.

The department is part of the area of expertise Chief Planner, Climate, Urban Development & Properties, and you will be an important part of a strong and well-functioning management team with a focus on collaboration, shared direction and high professionalism.

About the position

As department head you will have the overall responsibility for a professionally strong department with about 17 engaged employees working at the intersection of climate, nature and land use development. The department handles a wide range of tasks and plays a central role in translating political ambitions into concrete solutions with significance for both citizens, business and nature.

The tasks range from Grøn Trepart, climate initiatives, nature management and water plans to renewable energy and heating planning. At the same time, the department has an important task in communicating the municipality's unique nature and making it accessible and tangible for citizens and visitors.

As a leader you must create direction and coherence in a complex portfolio and ensure progress in both development tasks and day-to-day operations. You will have a central role in balancing strategic considerations with operational priorities and in ensuring that resources and efforts are used with maximum effect.

You will be responsible for personnel management, financial management and organizing the tasks in the department, and together with your employees develop a strong professional environment characterized by quality, collaboration and a holistic view. At the same time you will be an active contributor in cross-cutting collaboration – both internally in the organization and in dialogue with external actors.

About you

We are looking for a leader who can achieve results through others, and who can navigate safely in the tension between policy, professionalism and operations.

We emphasize that you

• have experience with people management - preferably from a politically governed organization
• have insight into one or more of the department's areas of expertise
• are strategically minded and at the same time close to operations
• can create direction, prioritise and follow up
• are clear in your leadership and good at creating followership
• have strong collaboration skills and can navigate a complex stakeholder landscape
• have a relevant higher education degree.

About us

You will lead an engaged department with high professionalism and great importance for the municipality's development.

We work with some of the most current agendas within climate and nature and are committed to finding sustainable solutions in collaboration with residents, businesses and other stakeholders.

We offer

• a central leadership position with great influence
• an opportunity to contribute to solving climate challenges locally
• a strong leadership community within the area of expertise
• good opportunities for skills development
• a flexible workplace with a focus on the whole person.

We offer a varied job where every day we have many exciting and diverse tasks. We solve our tasks in an informal tone in an open office environment.

We think Tønder Municipality is a great place to live and work. Here there are, among other things, ample opportunities to pursue leisure and outdoor interests in magnificent nature. We live in a border region, which means there are opportunities for exciting collaborations and cultural experiences across the border.

Salary and terms of employment

The position is permanent and full-time.

Placement in the pay grade depends on experience, competences and relevant education as well as after negotiation with the negotiating organization.

The workplace is located at Tønder City Hall, Wegners Plads 2, 6270 Tønder.

Timeline for recruitment

Applications, CV and other relevant documentation are sent electronically via the application link. Tønder Municipality will send a receipt of the application to the email address provided. It is assumed that this email address can be used for confidential communication between applicant and Tønder Municipality during the rest of the recruitment process.

We run recruitment interviews on an ongoing basis, and the selected applicants will be notified. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible.

More information

We look forward to receiving your application, and if you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Chief of Department Lars-Erik Skydsbjerg at tel. +45 24 25 73 24.

Tønder Municipality regards diversity as an asset and encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.