We are hiring!

Head of Destination AARhus

Do you want to put ‘Greater Aarhus’ on the IT world map in close collaboration with some of the leading companies in Denmark? Here you can make a difference and get hands-on experience with network coordination, event planning and employer branding.

Destination AARhus

We are a professional business network with a large community of leading companies aiming to make Greater Aarhus the most attractive career destination for Danish and international IT talents. We coordinate networks for our members, arrange tech events for IT professionals, and build a network between IT students and companies. Furthermore, we develop creative communication to brand Greater Aarhus towards IT talents nationally and internationally.

We are now looking for a Head of Destination AARhus who can set the strategic direction for Destination AARhus and create the optimal framework for professional development, knowledge sharing, and networking in Greater Aarhus’ IT business community.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Collaborate and support the Chairman and Steering Committee
• Lead and plan several Network Meetings at different levels
• Development, planning and executing of numerous events for IT professionals
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies 
• Managing of the secretariat
• Responsible for day-to-day business which includes budget management and accounting amongst other
• Lead and support the team’s wide range of ad hoc tasks and many projects 

About you:

You know how to establish, develop, and maintain strong relations to support the networks in Destination AARhus. You are an initiator who thinks outside the box and poses a can-do mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment with many stakeholders and different tasks. You have strong communication skills, a strategic mindset, and manage to work independently and structured. In addition, you will describe yourself as positive, quality-conscious, and willing to adapt.

You are also …

• Outgoing, proactive, trustworthy, and good at collaborating
• Skilled in coordinating tasks between many stakeholders
• Good at bringing your own and others’ ideas to life
• Willing to take on new tasks and handle new challenges
• Committed and focused on quality and work systematically with a great sense of order
• A team player who brings a positive attitude at work

You must have some degree of flexibility as the position entails activities outside of regular working hours.

What can we offer you?
 Destination AARhus is an ambitious cooperate network and the secretariat consisting of two full-time employees and one student worker including the Head of Secretariat. In the team, we work closely, and there is not far from idea to action, and therefore there is a lot of opportunities to develop your professional skills. The tasks are many, but we always solve them with a smile. Moreover, you will get a network among representatives of the member companies and partners, Friday bars, coffee ad libitum, computer, and an office spot with a sea view (or almost). Because, you will be working at Pakhusene, Aarhus Ø.

Application & Questions
 Send your application in English and as soon as possible to Johanne Sundtoft:  Johanne_sundtoft@destinationaarhus.com 

You can contact us at 25 74 65 55 if you have any questions. We are looking forward to hearing from you!