Land Use Director - Salon Kaupunki - Salo, Finland

The City of Salo is seeking a Land Use Director. The Land Use Services are responsible for creating and organizing conditions for urban environment development, structural functionality, and livability in Salo. The service area handles city planning, zoning, land allotments, and land ownership management. It also manages land division, real estate formation, and maintains the real estate register, produces and maintains geospatial data, operates geographic information systems, and provides customer service for the sector. The Land Use Director, who leads the service area, reports directly to the Director of Economic Development and oversees land use services. We are a reliable and stable employer. Employee well-being is a core value for us. In addition to interesting work, we offer employee benefits that support overall well-being and resilience. Benefits include: - Training opportunities - Sports and culture voucher via Epass - Free guided exercise groups - Discounted staff meals - Remote work options according to organizational guidelines Our work community is diverse, encouraging, and welcoming. We emphasize good leadership. We are a smoke-free workplace. The qualification requirement is a relevant higher university degree. The role requires practical work and managerial experience in land use services, knowledge of municipal administration, leadership, financial and HR management skills, and familiarity with sector legislation. We value independent decision-making, innovative development attitude, strategic skills, and understanding and management of processes and overall systems. Good communication and collaboration skills are essential, as well as the ability to engage with various clients and stakeholders. Successful performance also requires good negotiation and presentation skills and readiness to operate and develop networks. The salary for the position is €5050.00/month. Additional compensation may be paid based on work experience according to the collective agreement. We also pay a personal allowance to all employees with employment lasting over six months. The position is filled conditionally until the selected candidate provides an acceptable health certificate. The probation period is six months if the conditions of the collective agreement are met. For more information, contact the Director of Economic Development Mika Mannervesi, tel. 044 778 5001, mika.mannervesi@salo.fi. If you need assistance submitting an electronic application, contact the recruitment unit at rekrytointi@salo.fi. Paper applications should be sent to City of Salo / Registry, PL 77, 24101 SALO, with the notation "Application / Land Use Director" on the envelope. Paper applications are also stored in the Kuntarekry system. Applications will not be returned. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Interviews will be held in week 38.