Kaupunginjohtaja, Kaarinan kaupunki

The City of Kaarina is seeking a City Manager for a permanent official position. YOUR ROLE As City Manager, you are responsible for the overall management of the administration, finances, and operations of the City of Kaarina, as well as the strategic development of the city under the City Board. You will lead the city in cooperation with elected officials and the city's executive management team. You will build active dialogue with residents, staff, entrepreneurs, neighboring cities, and other stakeholders and regional partners. You are responsible for the implementation of the Kaarina strategy, the city's advocacy, and the development of vitality and attractiveness. Key aspects of the role include: - Responsible and proactive management of finances, operations, and services - Development of the city's vitality - Building cooperation with various actors. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU The eligibility requirement for the position is a suitable higher university degree, experience in management positions and municipal administration, and excellent proficiency in Finnish. We are looking for a leader who: - is inspiring, inclusive, and people-oriented - is solution-focused and development-oriented - manages broad entities strategically - manages the city's finances with determination - understands the operating principles of public administration and political decision-making and works naturally between elected officials and staff organizations - wants to act as the visible representative of the city. Additionally, we value: - excellent and modern interaction and communication skills - fluent oral and written skills in Swedish and English - experience in personnel management - the ability to build and maintain networks - vision for developing vitality and business-friendliness - understanding of the changing operating environment of municipalities. We offer you: - a responsible and impactful leadership position - competent and committed staff and a functioning executive team - the opportunity to boldly influence the future of the boldly growing and developing City of Kaarina. Our city strategy "Together the best Kaarina" guides our work. We work according to our values - openly, boldly, and communally. Our employees describe Kaarina as being the right size and appreciate the prevailing good culture of working together. One of Kaarina's strengths as an employer is the employees' trust in their employer, as 86% of our employees recommend us. In Kaarina, promoting the well-being of our city and the people who work and live here is goal-oriented and active. We have, among other things, an ambitious climate goal to achieve an 80% emission reduction by 2030. Our goal is to continue acting as the engine for regional growth and well-being. GENERAL - The position is permanent. - A probationary period of six (6) months applies. - Terms of employment are determined in accordance with KVTES. - A manager's contract applies to the position. - The selected person must provide an approved health certificate before assuming the position. - A security clearance may be conducted for the selected person. First interviews will be held in Kaarina on September 24 and 25, 2026. Suitability assessment will be used as part of the selection process. Come and make the best Kaarina together! If interested, please submit your application via Kuntarekry by September 2, 2026, at 15:00. Paper applications can be delivered to: Kaarinan kaupungin kirjaamo, PL 12, 20781 Kaarina. Write "Kaupunginjohtajan rekrytointi" on the envelope. Paper applications will not be returned, and other possible attachments will not be considered.