The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking an engaged Team Leader for Majoriaq Nuuk. Responsible for labor market guidance in development. Tasks include job placement, unemployment registration, and advising youth. Expectations: social education, leadership experience, and knowledge of legislation. Start desired July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible.
The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and committed Team Leader for the Job and Guidance Department in Majoriaq Nuuk, responsible for labor market guidance that is rapidly evolving according to current guidelines, so that the new team leader can participate in the continuation of the ongoing development. The desired start date is July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position is placed under the Municipality of Sermersooq's administration for Welfare and Labor Market, where the Center Manager for Majoriaq Nuuk is the immediate supervisor.
The tasks in the department for job and guidance in Majoriaq primarily consist of job placement, unemployment registration, professional retraining of the unemployed, activation of the unemployed, outreach guidance for young people, business contact, applications for hiring external labor, applications for mobility benefits, applications for job-seeking benefits, clarification processes for the unemployed, revalidation and flexible jobs, work ability assessments for early retirees and early retirement applicants, as well as guidance and motivation processes.
All employees at Majoriaq work based on the values, which is why all applicants for the position are expected to adhere to the values, which are:
Professionalism – mastering the subject at the right level
·Community perspective – to have an understanding of the local community in problem-solving
·Execution – to successfully achieve the core task
Holistic understanding – seeing Majoriaq as a whole
·Strategy – to set direction and framework for Majoriaq
·Communication – to engage in dialogue internally and externally
·Development – to strengthen people, processes, and organization
·Guidance – working professionally with the core task.
You will work as a team leader in Majoriaq, where your task is to motivate young people and adults to become ready to start a job or education.
The content of the position:
Ensure that business processes and case handling are organized and followed.
·Ensure ongoing reporting for the preparation of statistics
·To ensure the development of employees and coaching
·Contribute to the development of employees' competencies
·Contribute to the collaboration with other leaders in Majoriaq Nuuk
·Contribute to the collaboration with labor market partners and educational institutions
·To collaborate with the other departments in the municipality
·To assist in the preparation of case presentations for the political committee
·To participate in the solution of various ad hoc tasks.
Expectations:
You have education in the social field.
You have management experience.
You have knowledge of the legislation in the areas of social affairs, education, and the labor market.
You have knowledge of working with budgets and accounts.
You are results-oriented and assertive.
You maintain an overview in all situations and handle conflicts.
You have good organizational skills.
You are a initiator and inspirer.
You meet people at eye level with respect and have a recognizing leadership style.
You can participate in identifying wishes and needs in the labor market.
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Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.
We offer:
A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content yourself and take on significant independent responsibility in an organization undergoing development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding process for both the job and workplace and strive to ensure a good collaborative climate with close managerial support as well as room for initiative and creativity. There will be the opportunity to pursue a leadership education.
Criminal record:
This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.
Housing:
No housing can be provided for the position.
Further information can be obtained from:
If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:
Department Head Bea Mølgaard Lennert, phone +299 36 81 35 or email: bmle@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Application marked with Job no. 449-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.
Employer Details
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Bmle@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Team Leader for Job and Guidance at Majoriaq Nuuk
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
May 17, 2026
Contact Person
Bea Mølgaard Lennert
Bmle@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 81 35
Job category
Management and Personnel /
Management
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