City Manager

Loimaa is an enterprising regional city of approximately 15,000 residents in the middle of Southwest Finland. Its strong business community, international industry, diverse services and significant agriculture provide the city with a strong foundation for building the future. Its central location and good transport connections link Loimaa conveniently to Turku, Tampere and the rest of southern Finland. As our current City Manager retires, we are seeking a new City Manager for the City of Loimaa who will boldly seize future opportunities and lead the city’s development effectively together with employees, elected officials, residents, businesses and other stakeholders. As City Manager, you will lead a city organisation of approximately 540 skilled employees and be responsible for the city’s strategic and financial management. You will build the conditions for vitality and sustainable growth in Loimaa and the wider region, and act as the city’s visible representative. The role emphasises leadership across complex areas, an active development approach and close cooperation within the city and with businesses, regional actors and other partners. What kind of leader succeeds in Loimaa? We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with strategic vision, a development-oriented approach, strong financial expertise and the ability to put shared objectives into practice with determination. Success in the role requires: - Experience in responsible public-sector leadership positions. - The ability to lead strategically and for the long term. - A strong grasp of finances and overall operations. - Knowledge of municipal operations and the municipal decision-making environment. - A courageous and proactive approach to development. - Excellent communication, collaboration and networking skills, as well as strong people-management capabilities. - The ability to act as the city’s visible and credible representative in different networks and situations. We value an outgoing and approachable leadership style and a desire to build Loimaa’s future together with the city’s different stakeholders. The eligibility requirement for the public office is a suitable higher university degree and experience in responsible leadership positions. Performing the role requires good Finnish language skills. Other language skills are considered an advantage. What does Loimaa offer you? We offer the opportunity to lead and develop a city with a strong economic base and the identity of a regional centre. You will have a tangible impact on Loimaa’s vitality, finances and future together with decision-makers, employees, businesses, residents and a broad cooperation network. Terms of employment: The City Manager’s public office is for a fixed term of seven years and includes a six-month probationary period. The appointment is conditional until the selected person has submitted an acceptable medical certificate concerning their health within 30 days of receiving notification of the selection decision. The recruitment process includes an assessment conducted by an external expert. A security clearance will be conducted on the selected candidate. The role starts on 1 August 2027 or as agreed. Applications should preferably be submitted through Kuntarekry or to the City of Loimaa Registry no later than 4 November 2026. Applicants’ names become public once their applications arrive at the city, and the public availability of application documents is determined in accordance with the Act on the Openness of Government Activities. Interviews will be held during week 49. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application and welcome you to help build Loimaa’s future.