

City Culture Director
Executive leadership role heading the city’s urban culture, sports and welfare portfolio in Lahti. Requires upper university degree, 5+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years of leadership; language Finnish. Good collaboration and international cooperation skills emphasized.
City culture department leadership role overseeing activities related to sports, culture, events and welfare and inclusion, including orchestra and city theatre. Responsibilities include directing and coordinating department operations, finances, personnel and collaboration with the city strategy and budget; ensuring service organization; delegating tasks within the department; supervising unit heads; maintaining employer-employee cooperation; implementing development processes and networks; and other duties as assigned. The role is a civil service position with leadership responsibilities. The overall pay is 7178.54 €/month, six-month probation applies. Electronic application deadline 15.9.2026 15:00 via Kuntarekry.fi. We may conduct a personality assessment and/or assign tasks during recruitment. Lahden kaupunki offers wellbeing, massage and health benefits; transit benefit and subsidised lunches. Join us to contribute to a sustainable city life.
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- Online application via Kuntarekry.fi
- Possible personality assessment
- Structured interview
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