Service Director
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Kouvola, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,911–€4,032). The listed pay band (€187–€213) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 89 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Kouvola, Finland | €1,911/per month | €2,398/per month | €4,032/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior) | €187/per month | €200/per month | €213/per month |
The Kymenlaakson Jäte Oy, a municipally owned leader in circular economy, seeks a Service Director to strategically develop municipal waste management services. The role involves driving strategic development of community waste management services together with department heads and experts, and coordinating at a regional level with waste authorities and member municipalities. You will be part of the group leadership team of five and lead a ~30-person unit by example. Requirements include a suitable university degree (AMK engineer, YAMK, DI, FM, KTM), at least 10 years’ experience, proven leadership capability, stakeholder/customer service experience, ability to advance large-scale projects methodically while respecting regulatory constraints, a developmental and forward-looking mindset, excellent collaboration skills, and very good spoken and written Finnish. Preference for experience in public procurement, waste management, and service business development. We offer a competitive salary, long annual leave in the public sector, and flexible remote work options, plus benefits including SmartumPlus balance for sport, massage and culture and Smartum health benefit, comprehensive occupational healthcare and broad health insurance. For more information contact Senior Headhunter Mika Määttä, tel. 040 450 7450. Send your CV and application by 7.8.2024 via our recruitment partner InHunt Group.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic plans for municipal waste management services
- Lead the implementation of strategic projects with department heads and experts
- Coordinate regional waste management service levels with authorities and member municipalities
- Be part of the five-member executive team and lead ~30 staff
- Represent the organization in stakeholder engagements
- Report to ensure service excellence and compliance
Requirements
- A suitable university degree (AMK engineer, YAMK, DI, FM, KTM)
- Minimum 10 years of work experience
- Proven leadership ability
- Experience in stakeholder/customer service collaboration
- Ability to advance large projects methodically while observing industry regulations
- Development-oriented and forward-looking attitude
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Very good Finnish language skills (oral and written)
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Masters
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