Middelfart Municipality is looking for 3 engaged control officers in two permanent positions, as well as one in a two-year project position.

Are you passionate about control work, curious and thriving with cross-functional collaboration? Then you are exactly the control officer we are looking for!

You will become part of Citizens' Service, which consists of 40 skilled employees. We handle, among other things, the payment of social security benefits to citizens and subsidies to businesses, as well as performing administrative tasks in close collaboration with our colleagues in the Job and Growth Center. The Control Group, which is an independent unit under the department, supports the entire municipality in ensuring correct disbursement of benefits and prevents social fraud.

You will have two close colleagues and a common goal for the department is to strengthen collaboration on core tasks and make optimal use of our resources.

The Control Group and Citizens' Service are organized under the Job and Growth Center.

About the job

In control work you will often meet vulnerable and marginalized citizens, and therefore we strive to be both professional and empathetic in our approach.

As our new colleague/control officer you will, together with your colleagues, work to prevent social fraud. We have strong expertise in detecting fraud with public services and work systematically to increase the chances of detecting this.

Responsibilities in the position

Project initiatives in specific areas

• Prepare and conduct company controls, either locally or in cooperation with the Police, Tax Authority and neighboring municipalities
• Receive and investigate complaints
• Provide guidance to citizens and businesses
• Handle data matching of cases from Udbetaling Danmark
• Conduct interviews with citizens
• Participate in internal and external meetings
• Send information letters, part hearings and decisions
• Request documentation and access to information from other authorities, utilities, postal services, etc.

About you

We are looking for a person who is robust, decent and innovative. You should have a good understanding of relevant laws and preferably experience in handling complex cases. We value a candidate who is engaged in collaboration with citizens, colleagues and partners. It is advantageous if you have an education as social worker or within public administration.

It is important that you can prioritise your tasks effectively in a busy everyday life. We are open to candidates from different backgrounds, as long as you have a strong will to learn and adapt to new challenges. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be crucial to your success in this role.

Expectations of you

• Can see yourself in a role with control work and have an interest in supervisory authorities
• Are skilled at communicating both orally and in writing
• Have a curiosity for analysis, research and investigation
• Are systematic, structured and good at prioritizing your work
• Place high value on cross-disciplinary collaboration and are open to working closely with other professional groups
• Have an understanding of, or are willing to learn about, the connection between laws, workflows, registration and IT support.
• Can engage in dialogue with people at all levels, and are not afraid to be clear about applicable rules, while taking citizens' life situations into account
• Value close collaboration with your nearest colleagues.

We can offer

• A high professional level and a lot of independence
• A workday with room to breathe and lots of humor
• A centrally located workplace in Middelfart, close to public transport
• An open office landscape with easy access to collegial sparring
• Flexible working conditions and local salary setting
• The position is full-time and desired to be filled on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information

Salary and employment terms for Social Workers and Social Mediators

Workplace: Job and Growth Center

Working hours: 37 hours

Start date: January 1, 2027

Salary placement according to the collective agreement for the Association of Social Workers etc., our pre-agreements and possible individual allowances based on special competences, knowledge or experience.

The position’s salary range as a social worker will be from DKK 33,666.50 and up to DKK 41,000.00, depending on the candidate’s seniority, continuing education and personal competences.

Salary range is monthly salary excluding pension.

Salary and employment terms for Assistants or Specialists under HK's collective agreement

Workplace: Job and Growth Center

Working hours: 37 hours

Start date: January 1, 2027

Salary placement according to the Collective Agreement for administration and IT etc., our pre-agreements and possible individual allowances based on special competences, knowledge or experience.

Salary range is monthly salary excluding pension.

The workplace is Job and Growth Center Middelfart, Nytorv 9, 5500 Middelfart.

Are you curious for further information? You are welcome to contact coordinator Morten Olsen tel.: 20 56 28 76 or manager Mette Schmidt tel.: 30 52 63 81.

We prefer that you apply for the position online. Remember to attach your application, CV and other relevant documents. After you have sent the application, you will receive an email as a receipt. Please note that the email can be located in your Spam/Junk folder.

If you have questions about the position you are welcome to contact Mette Schmidt

Application deadline

Your application with attachments must be received by Middelfart Municipality no later than Thursday, December 3, 2026. We expect to hold interviews on Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Join our engaged team and help make a difference!

Middelfart Municipality would like to be known for an attractive and flexible workplace with a healthy working environment, good management and many opportunities for development. Based on our life phase policy, we will do our best to accommodate your wishes and needs. We are a municipality where there is not much distance from idea to action. You can read more about our workplace at job.middelfart.dk

Are you considering applying for a job in Middelfart Municipality? Then you might also consider moving here. Contact our relocation consultant Anne Marie Klausen at tel. 2240 0049 or [email protected] and hear what Middelfart can offer you and your family. Read more at www.opdagmiddelfart.dk