Sports consultant with a particular focus on grassroots sport and talent development

Slagelse Municipality seeks sports consultant with a particular focus on the link between amateur sport and talent development at the strategic level .

Sports and Leisure area

There are big ambitions for the sports, leisure and associations area in Slagelse Municipality. The Leisure Department plays a central role in translating these ambitions into concrete initiatives in close cooperation with associations, educational institutions, special associations, sports organizations and other partners.

Two new strategic initiatives have recently been launched. Association Empowerment , which shall strengthen associations' work to recruit, receive and retain members through funding for the employment of a resource person. Strategic Partnerships, which shall collect collaboration agreements between club life and the Leisure Department in one comprehensive agreement, one evaluation and one budget, so that the administrative work is made easier for the associations.

In addition, Slagelse Municipality has for several years worked purposefully with Open Daycare and School Sports Partnerships. Here, club actors inspire children and young people to movement and knowledge of leisure communities through programs in the municipality's day care centers and schools.

At the end of 2025, a new direction for the Slagelse Talent & Elite effort was adopted, which is now being implemented. Going forward, the initiative has two main focus areas: 1) to support athletes' everyday life, including morning training, planning and well-being, and 2) to strengthen the development of clubs and coaches.

As a sports consultant you will be responsible for the implementation of Association Empowerment, Strategic Partnerships, Open Daycare and School Sports Partnerships . You will be responsible for developing, coordinating and following up on the initiatives in close dialogue with both internal and external partners. In addition, you will, together with a colleague, share responsibility for the further development and implementation of the new Slagelse Talent & Elite .

You will also be part of the department's work to develop the area and translate political goals into concrete solutions. This applies both internally in the Leisure Department and across Slagelse Municipality.

Do you get motivated by creating strong communities through sport and leisure? Are you passionate about developing cooperation between talent, elite and mass participation? And do you thrive in close collaboration with associations, organizations and educational institutions? Then you have the opportunity here to make your mark on some of the municipality's most important development efforts in the field of sport and leisure.

We need you who

• can develop, lead and implement initiatives and projects from idea to evaluation and create progress in development tasks
• can translate political decisions and strategic objectives into concrete initiatives and results in practice
• can strengthen the collaboration between the club life, municipality, educational institutions, organizations and other partners
• can see connections across initiatives and contribute to creating a strong link between talent, elite and amateur sport
• can identify challenges and development opportunities and translate them into value-creating solutions for associations, citizens and partners
• thrive on coordinating complex processes and collaborations across many stakeholders
• have experience with political servicing, including preparing case materials, decision proposals and presentation materials
• communicate confidently both orally and in writing and can adapt messages to different target groups
• can work independently, take responsibility for own tasks and at the same time contribute actively to the department's professional community

If you also have some of the following competencies, it is likely you are the one we are looking for

You

• hold a cand.scient. degree in Sports Science or similar
• can work with both short deadlines and longer processes
• are structured and can ensure progress in the rollout of initiatives with clearly defined goals
• are motivated by and passionate about the interaction between amateur sport and talent development and can navigate safely in a diverse stakeholder landscape
• have strong relationship and collaboration skills

Slagelse Municipality

In Slagelse Municipality, our shared core narrative "Storebælt Connection – For the good life" is central. We want to make a difference together and to show locally and nationally how our municipality is the unique place for the good life. In this ambition, Culture, Leisure and Citizen Services play a central role. The position as sports consultant is located in the Leisure Department in the Center for Culture, Leisure and Citizen Services.

Center for Culture, Leisure and Citizen Services

The Center for Culture, Leisure and Citizen Services is a well-functioning organization with a strong awareness of our diverse task solving and broad touchpoints with citizens and visitors in the municipality and with a conscious commitment to service and coherence for citizens.

The center consists of the areas

• Leisure
• Tourism
• Culture
• Libraries
• Culture House, Local Archives and City Archives
• Citizen Services and Slagelse Municipality's main transformation

Leisure Department

In the Leisure Department you will join 16 dedicated and professionally strong colleagues with very different tasks, experiences and competences. The department is broadly divided into two teams: Development and Initiatives Team and Public Enlightenment and Facilities Team, where you will be part of the Development and Initiatives Team.

You can expect to become part of a department with high ceiling, where sparring across teams is a natural part of everyday life. Our different tasks, experiences and competences mean that we complement each other well and present as a professionally strong department focused on well-being, the working environment and good collegial friendship.

We are committed to helping each other, sharing knowledge and lifting tasks together. At the same time, we see diversity in competences, experiences and perspectives as a strength that contributes to development and good solutions.

We attach importance to professional sparring, feedback culture and good cooperation.

Practical information

Working hours are 37 hours per week with start as soon as possible after hire or no later than 11 January 2027.

We have a flexible workplace, where there is the possibility of home working. There will be some evening work and weekends depending on tasks and collaboration relations.

The position requires a valid driving license for a passenger car.

The workplace is Stenstuegade 3, 1st floor, 4200 Slagelse and is located close to Slagelse Station.

Salary and employment terms are set in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The starting salary is expected to be based on AC collective agreement's base salary progression including allowance corresponding to a total of 35,858.28 DKK per month before pension. Wage placement depends on educational background and length of service.

Application deadline

• Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 22:00

Candidates invited to an interview can expect an invitation no later than Monday 23 November 2026, and interviews will be held Wednesday 25 November 2026.

When you send your application, please attach CV, relevant documentation of education and previous employments.

For further information

Contact

• Team Leader Marlene Enersen Maagaard at email [email protected] or phone 92 43 53 82.