Executive Secretary

Municipality of Qeqertalik - Executive Secretary

Workplace: Aasiaat

Reference: The Head of Secretariat and the Mayor

About the position

The Municipality of Qeqertalik is seeking a structured and committed executive secretary with strong collaboration skills and a high level of confidentiality. The position is centrally located in the political and administrative top management based in Aasiaat. You will be a key person in supporting the mayor's and the management's daily work and have a workday characterized by a high pace, responsibility, and many points of contact.

Job tasks

• Calendar management and planning for the mayor
• Meeting preparation, including sending out agendas and meeting materials
• Minutes writing from meetings and events
• Correspondence and communication, internally and externally
• Documentation in the ESDH system Public 360
• Practical support and coordination related to the mayor's and management's travels
• Close collaboration with the mayor, management, the secretariat, and other stakeholders inside and outside the municipality

Qualifications

• Fluent in Greenlandic and good communication skills in Danish and English
• Familiar with the Office suite, especially Outlook, Teams, and Word
• Knowledge of or experience with Public 360 and the municipal financial system Prisme is an advantage
• Experience with secretarial functions, political servicing, or administration is desirable
• Academic or office education is preferred but not a requirement

Personal qualities

• You work in a structured manner, independently, and have a good eye for detail
• You demonstrate a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• You have a flexible approach and work well in close collaboration with the mayor and management
• You thrive in a role with responsibility and changing tasks

We offer

• An exciting position close to the political leadership in a developing Greenlandic municipality
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• A cross-functional collaborative environment with dedicated colleagues
• A central role in the municipality's political and administrative life

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin when 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.

Housing:

There will be the possibility of assigning staff housing for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. are paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in the Government of Greenland's and the municipality's properties, etc. in Greenland. For further information about rent including utilities, etc., please refer to the information at: www.ini@ini.gl.

If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon commencement, employees entitled to temporary housing will be offered a temporary housing solution, for which A-tax will be paid for free benefits according to applicable legislation.

Relocation travel and moving expenses will be provided in accordance with applicable rules.

A staff housing must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Questions can be directed to Acting Head of Secretariat Benedikte Mølgaard, +299 701900, benm@qeqertalik.gl

Application:

We do not accept applications via e-mail or post.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, and other relevant documents by clicking “Apply for this position".

If you have problems uploading files contact hr@qeqertalik.gl

The deadline for applications is August 12, 2026, for employment starting on October 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

Application deadline: August 12, 2026