Study Coordinator for the Diploma Programme at the Naval Officers' School

Are you interested in study coordination, or do you have a desire to influence the education of future sea officers so that they can join the Navy in a changing reality?

Do you have a sense of how history and traditions can be used going forward as a foundation for the maritime professional? Then the position as study coordinator for the diploma education at the Naval Officers School might be for you!

About us

The Naval Officers School is the world's oldest naval officers school. The school is an important link in both quality assurance and educational development, which takes place in close collaboration with the Navy Command, the Defence Academy's Education Department and the Defence Academy's institutes. In addition, we are the link between the Defence Academy and the Navy Command as well as our customers - the Navy squadrons and units.

The Naval Officers School is currently undergoing rapid development. In the coming years, we will admit larger cohorts than before, and we are in the process of developing new professional bachelor programs that shall be carried out in parallel with the current diploma education.

The Naval Officers School is organized as an independent unit under the Defence Academy. The school staff consists of 17 skilled and dedicated civilian and military employees, as well as a chief and a deputy commander. Our focus is on recruiting, educating and developing the best naval officers for the Navy.

About the position

The position involves, among other things

• Planning and coordinating the subjects in the diploma education
• Responsibility for the preparation and updating of educational documentation as well as quality assurance
• Implementation of new subjects/changes to current study regulations
• Coordinating and developing the education in collaboration with the rest of the academy and authorities.

The current content of the position will be determined on the basis of your competencies, which you are asked to describe in your application.

You will work in close collaboration with the school’s staff and the rest of the Defence Academy.

We want the position to be viewed as a part of a career path in the Navy. Therefore your personal development will be a priority in planning your employment at the Naval Officers School.

About you

You have an academic educational background, or other relevant administrative experience, but your educational background is not decisive.

You may have experience with educational administration and coordination of accredited education programs. This would be an advantage, but not a condition, if you have knowledge of the Navy or the Defence sector.

It is desirable that you already have - or are motivated to acquire - qualifications in the following areas:

• Good skills in case processing, structure and planning
• Academic grounding that enables you to assist in quality assurance and the ongoing development of the education programs
• Knowledge of the Navy and its authorities

Workload will be fluctuating and some travel activity must be expected.

Employment terms

The position is announced both militarily and civically.

You will be employed in accordance with the applicable collective agreement at any given time.

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility for negotiation of a supplement. The position is linked to an employer-financed pension scheme.

The workplace is in Copenhagen

As an employee within the Ministry of Defence, you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be security-cleared and maintain the security clearance throughout the employment relationship.

As an employee you are obliged to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacekeeping, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to hear more about the position, you are welcome to contact Captain Lieutenant Peter Bagge at telephone 7281 7778 or at the email [email protected] You are also welcome to contact Study Leader Commander Peter Holgersen at telephone 2028 9725 or at the email [email protected]

If you have questions about salary and terms of employment you are welcome to contact the Personnel Command, HR Consultant Mia Backhausen at telephone 3266 5574.

The application deadline is 4 November 2026. Job interviews are expected to be held subsequently with a view to appointment in the position on 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You apply for the position via the link, and we ask you to attach your application, CV and copies of your educational certificates. Please note that attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Defence Ministry’s organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

ABOUT THE DEFENCE ACADEMY

The Defence Academy contributes to the Armed Forces’ task-solving by delivering relevant and up-to-date education as well as research and advice to the Defence’s personnel and authorities.

The Defence Academy consists of service locations in Copenhagen, Varde, Karup and Frederikshavn and offers the basic and advanced education, including sergeant and officer education, including the language officer training, The Military Academy, and Master in Military Studies.

The Defence Academy conducts research and development within the three military core areas; military operations, military strategy and military leadership, as well as related areas such as war history, cultural understanding and military technology. Read more at fak.dk.