Consultant to support the top management in Norddjurs Municipality

Would you like to work closely with the political and administrative leadership in a municipality with high ambitions? Do you have political acumen, strong coordination skills and a desire for a daily routine with many different tasks? Then you might be our new consultant in the Leadership Secretariat. About the job

You will become part of the Leadership Secretariat, which supports the mayor, the city manager, the management and the Municipal Council.

We are looking for a consultant who thrives with responsibility, coordination and many collaboration interfaces. You will come close to the decision-making processes and play a central role in supporting the top management.

Your main tasks will be

• Secretarial support to the executive board, e.g. draft and compile agendas for the weekly meetings, act as secretary at the meetings, practicalities around the meetings, follow up on decisions and tasks.
• Prepare the city manager's participation in various inter-municipal fora etc. in collaboration with the professional secretariats.
• Secretarial support for the Handicap Council's monthly meetings (approximately 7 hours per month).
• Participate in cross-cutting strategic tasks and collaborations both in the department and across the organization.
• Planning of events, e.g. celebrations in the Municipal Council, New Year gatherings etc.
• Backup for planning and execution of group management meetings.

About you

You have, for example, a long higher education degree, preferably in politics, administration or social sciences, alternatively you have another background with experience from similar tasks. Experience from a politically governed organization is an advantage, but we also welcome recent graduates with the right competencies.

We emphasize that you

• Can maintain an overview and follow up on many agendas.
• Have political tact and good collaborative abilities.
• Are structured and have a sense for detail.
• Write clearly, precisely and purposefully.
• Can translate ideas and strategies into concrete solutions.
• Are analytical, proactive and solution-oriented and will help develop and simplify the way we work.

About the Leadership Secretariat

The Leadership Secretariat consists of 14 dedicated employees and works with management support, secretarial services, organizational development, communications, HR, law and cross-cutting development tasks.

The Leadership Secretariat is part of the Staff, which also includes Finance, Purchasing, Payroll and accounting.

The Leadership Secretariat, in close collaboration with the two professional secretariats, also has an important task of developing, supporting and driving larger and smaller projects that have strategic significance for the municipality. Currently the organization has a strong focus on Norddjurs Municipality's new vision and related goals and initiatives. Other current tasks include working on further developing the attractive workplace, New Year’s reception for associations and business, a new framework agreement for leaders, partnerships etc. Why you should choose us

With us you get

• An exciting job close to the political and administrative top leadership.
• Insight into municipal decision-making processes.
• Good opportunities for professional development.
• Collaboration across the organization.
• Flexible hours, option for remote work and canteen arrangement.
• Skilled colleagues and a good working environment.

We place emphasis on high professionalism, good camaraderie and an informal tone. You will become part of a strong community where we help each other and succeed together.

We have different educational backgrounds within social sciences, journalism and administration. In the Leadership Secretariat we value close collaboration, knowledge sharing and sparring, and there is focus on developing your own competencies across disciplines. Practical information

The workplace is currently in Grenaa at Østergade 36. In spring 2027 we move back to the Town Hall in Grenaa, where the workplace is Torvet 3, 8500 Grenaa. Grenaa is within commuting distance of Aarhus and Randers with access to public transport (including Light Rail from Aarhus).

Norddjurs Municipality is a geographically long municipality, and meetings are held in various locations across the municipality. Therefore it can be an advantage if you have a driver's license.

The position is 37 hours a week and is to be filled as soon as possible and no later than 1 January 2027.

Application deadline: Wednesday 11 November 2026. First interview is expected to be held Tuesday 17 November 2026 and possibly second interview Friday 20 November 2026.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the secretariat chief and acting leader Rikke Thind at tel. 24 80 59 02 or the financial chief and acting head of staff Bettina Andersen at tel. 20 52 85 72

Our Norddjurs

In Norddjurs Municipality we work from the values of trust, integrity, development and community, which are described in our organizational and leadership code Vores Norddjurs.

The four values are the foundation of the organization's work and are present in everything we do. The code sets a common direction and is what binds us together. The values are lived in daily practice and in the way we work and collaborate. The values unfold at all management and employee levels, as well as in meetings with citizens and the world around us.

Read the full organizational and leadership code here

Apply for the position

Application deadline

11 November 2026

Start date

1 January 2027

Workplace

Leadership Secretariat

Employer type

Permanent

Working hours

Full-time

Contact

Secretariat Chief Rikke Thind or Head of Staff Bettina Andersen

Contact phone

24 80 59 02 (Rikke) and 20 52 85 72 (Bettina)