Do you want to learn, develop yourself and make a difference? Become an office apprentice with us

Are you energetic and positive? Do you enjoy working across different professional groups and handling diverse tasks in an agency that works to ensure animal health and high food safety?

If so, you now have the chance to become an office apprentice at the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in Vejen, starting January 4, 2027.

Your apprenticeship with us – more than just an apprentice job

As an office apprentice in the agency, you will be an important part of everyday life from day one. We ensure you receive a broad and solid office education with a specialization in public administration, where you will develop academically as well as personally.

You will receive

• An onboarding supervisor who ensures a thorough introduction to your tasks as well as ongoing support and sparring
• Real responsibility and independent tasks that provide opportunities for professional development
• A varied training program where you try your hand at several different units
• Three school sessions at IBC, exciting elective subjects – and the possibility of an EU-related study trip to Brussels

What exactly will you be working with?

Your day-to-day life will often consist of a good mix of new challenges and more routine tasks.

You will, among other things, work with

• Registering businesses at start-up, ownership changes, relocation, changes and termination for companies in all of Jutland and Funen.
• Creating and filing cases in our electronic case management system, including handling mailbox items and registering and filing certificates.
• Handling registrations, providing service, and ordering clothing and equipment.
• Communicating professionally both orally and in writing
• Planning meetings, solving service tasks, and ordering goods and refreshments.

You will gain insight into many different IT systems and learn how a large public administration operates in practice.

We work in teams and during your apprenticeship you will join different teams handling various tasks in FoodSyd and VeterinarySyd. The common thread for the tasks is that your workday includes collaboration with colleagues in your unit, responsibility and follow-up on the tasks you are handed over.

Experience reality – not just the office

During your apprenticeship you will also have the opportunity to

• Join both food control and veterinary control.
• Participate in internal course days, unit days and professional events.
• Take part in social activities such as summer party, Christmas lunch, etc.

Your day-to-day in Vejen

At our office in Vejen you will become part of an informal and helpful working environment, where there is room for both learning and laughter.

We offer, among other things

• Good atmosphere and engaged colleagues
• Canteen and fruit scheme
• Training room
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours and flextime

We imagine that you

• have good knowledge of and are familiar with the Office package.
• can express yourself clearly and precisely in Danish – both spoken and written.
• are able to take responsibility for your tasks and your own development during your apprenticeship.
• are positive, engaged and outgoing and have good collaboration skills.
• work carefully and have a good mood.

You are service-minded and happy to help colleagues.

Who are we?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is part of the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs. We work with control, development and rules within the food and veterinary sector – all to ensure high food safety and good animal health.

Read more at www.fvst.dk.

Requirements

You have completed one of the following educations

• EUX
• EUS (HHX, STX, HTX or HF)
• Basic course started before 1 August 2015 with access to the office education

If you are over 25 years old, you must attach a recognition of prior learning (RKV).

Salary and terms of employment

The employment follows the current general agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT staff between the Ministry of Finance and HK State.

You are hired for an office education program of up to 2 years. The weekly working time is 37 hours, and we have flextime.

This is an education position, and therefore you should not expect to be employed after completing the apprenticeship. In recent years, several of our office apprentices have nevertheless received permanent positions with us afterwards.

Your place of work is located at Søndergade 50, 6600 Vejen.

Your application

We look forward to receiving your application with information about your school education, your CV, copies of exam certificates/term grades and any testimonials and recognition of prior learning (RKV) (if you are over 25).

You apply for the position via our recruitment system no later than 28 October 2026.

We expect to hold interviews on 11 November in Vejen.

Do you have questions

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Administrative Officer Henriette Bigum at 7227 5391 or [email protected]. If you would like to speak with one of our former apprentices at the Vejen office, please contact Maja Kruse at 7227 5169.

It is a condition of employment that you, as part of your employment, can

• Obtain a valid work/residence permit in Denmark before commencement or
• Obtain a valid residence document in Denmark upon employment.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration regards diversity as an asset and encourages everyone regardless of personal background to apply.