Head of Culture, Leisure, and Prevention

Department Head

Department Head for Culture, Leisure and Prevention

Do you want to help rethink the future's cultural, leisure, and prevention efforts in the Municipality of Kujalleq?

Employment from December 1, 2026 or by mutual agreement.

We are looking for a visionary and action-oriented leader who sees opportunities where others see limitations – and who can translate new ideas into concrete results for the citizens.

How do we create even stronger communities in our towns and settlements? How do we develop cultural and leisure activities so that more people have the opportunity to participate? And how can we think about prevention, well-being, and health?

The Municipality of Kujalleq is seeking a visionary, innovative, and action-oriented department head who dares to challenge conventional thinking, create new opportunities, and translate ideas into concrete results.

We are looking for a leader who can think across boundaries, create strong collaborations, and develop solutions that strengthen well-being, health, and communities in our towns and settlements.

The position is located in Inerisaanermut Ingerlatsivik with a workplace in Qaqortoq and a start date of December 1, 2026, or by agreement.

About the position

As a department head, you will have overall professional, personnel, and financial responsibility for the culture, leisure, and prevention area.

The area includes, among other things, museums, libraries, youth clubs, sports, community life, leisure education, prevention, and associated operational and collaboration agreements.

You will report to the administration manager and be part of the management group of the administration.

Your task will be to ensure strong operations while also setting an ambitious direction for the area's development.

Your most important tasks

o Develop and translate strategies and political goals into concrete initiatives and results.

o Create innovation, rethinking, and coherence across culture, leisure, sports, and prevention.

o Strengthen children's and young people's opportunities for participation in safe and meaningful communities.

o Develop partnerships with associations, volunteers, institutions, and local actors.

o Lead and motivate employees and leaders with a focus on responsibility, well-being, and development.

o Ensure responsible financial management, efficient operations, compliant administration, and qualified political servicing.

o Strengthen cultural heritage and develop the role of museums and libraries in the local community.

We are looking for a leader who

o Has relevant higher education and solid leadership experience.

o Thinks innovatively, strategically, and holistically.

o Dares to challenge existing solutions and translate new ideas into action.

o Can create engagement, followership, and results through others.

o Has experience with financial management, personnel management, and organizational development.

o Understands working in a politically governed organization.

o Is collaborative, decisive, and good at building relationships.

Child certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has obtained a child certificate.

The child certificate will be part of the municipality's assessment of who should be employed in the position.

We value your leadership, your development potential, and your ability to create results highly. Your professional background can vary as long as you have the right competencies and ambitions.

We offer

An exciting leadership position with a real opportunity to influence the development of culture, leisure, and prevention in the Municipality of Kujalleq.

You will be part of a management group where we prioritize collaboration, professional sparring, and new solutions. You will have the opportunity to leave your mark on an area that has a significant impact on citizens' quality of life and communities.

Travel activity to the municipality's other towns and settlements is to be expected.

Salary and employment conditions

The position as department head for Culture, Leisure, and Prevention is placed in salary framework 38 Level 3. Salary and other employment conditions are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and relevant agreements between Naalakkersuisut and IMAK.

External candidates may be provided with housing, for which a deposit/rent is paid according to applicable rules. A relocation travel allowance and moving expenses will be provided in accordance with applicable rules.

Do you want to help create change?

We are not just looking for a leader who can continue the existing – but a leader who can see the opportunities for the next.

Further information can be obtained from the administration manager Annga Lynge, phone +299 64 8153 email anly@kujalleq.gl

Application with a criminal record, and with information about education and previous employment, accompanied by a copy of the diploma, etc. in pdf format. Must be received by the municipality no later than November 18, 2026 via our website.

NOTE: We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application with PDF file electronically via the job posting.

“With a focus on higher public health, the Municipality of Kujalleq has implemented smoke-free working hours at all municipal workplaces. This is effective from January 1, 2018. Further information can be obtained from the HR department”

Application deadline: November 18, 2026