The Ministry of Justice seeks a director for the Animal Welfare Control

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a director to lead the Animal Welfare Control, which is a new agency within the Ministry of Justice's area.

In order to strengthen the control of animal welfare, it has been decided to establish a new agency under the Ministry of Justice, which will be tasked with managing national animal welfare control. The agency will, among other things, be responsible for implementing an effective and consistent animal welfare control and the new emergency plan for animal welfare, which must significantly strengthen the control, compliance and sanctions.

The agency is planned to be established in early 2027 and will have its headquarters in Vejen.

About the position

You, as director, will have a unique opportunity to shape the new agency.

In line with political wishes, you will set the direction for the agency. You will have overall responsibility for management, prioritization and planning of the total task solution in the agency, as well as the overall responsibility for the strategic development of the agency.

The director of the agency will report to the Minister of Justice's head of department and will be part of the Ministry of Justice's corporate leadership.

About you

You have a relevant social science master's degree or another relevant educational background, are professionally well qualified and have solid leadership experience from one or more larger companies, including preferably a public sector organization.

It is expected that you have strong leadership and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to balance the agency's tasks with developing a good and attractive workplace. You should have strategic vision, organizational and operational understanding, impact, a trust-building leadership style, and good abilities for both internal and external communication.

Salary and terms of employment

The position is filled on union terms in accordance with the framework agreement on the appointment of managers in the state, unless you are already appointed as a civil servant.

The position as director of the agency is placed in salary group 3 with a base salary of DKK 1,015,078 annually at the current level, and an annual allowance will be agreed, as well as possible allowances depending on experience and qualifications.

The position is intended to be permanent. The employment area is the Ministry of Justice and its associated institutions.

The position is located in Vejen.

It is a prerequisite for employment that you can obtain a security clearance.

Further information

The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting HR Manager in the Ministry of Justice’s department, Trine Dahl, tel. 30 44 78 81.

Application

The position is advertised electronically at www.justitsministeriet.dk under Career. Applications must be received in the recruitment system no later than 6 November 2026.

All interested parties regardless of personal background are encouraged to apply.