Chief Administrative Officer - SASKY koulutuskuntayhtymä - Tampere, Finland

SASKY Educational Consortium is a creative organization that builds worlds together! Sasky is a vocational and general education provider operating across several municipalities in Pirkanmaa and Satakunta. The organization employs approximately 500 staff members and has about 7,500 students. Our operations are based on values of customer orientation, professionalism, responsibility, and transparency. We are seeking a Chief Administrative Officer for a permanent position. The position will be filled starting August 1, 2026, or as agreed. The primary location will be determined by agreement, but the role requires regular presence at the Tampere office and travel between Sasky’s other locations as needed. As a strategic leader, your role as Chief Administrative Officer is central to the organization, providing guidance and overseeing the comprehensive management and development of operations and services. You will lead and develop the administrative and financial services unit and act as a supervisor for the unit managers. You will be responsible for internal control, risk management, emergency planning, and maintaining continuous readiness. You will also serve as secretary for the consortium meetings and the board, preparing and executing these tasks. The role requires experience and proven competence in demanding and responsible strategic leadership roles within public administration, with a deep understanding of municipal governance, legislation, and decision-making processes. Success in this role also requires strong financial management skills and high-quality leadership. We value a development-oriented approach and experience in developing data-driven management practices. You should be able to work effectively with various stakeholders, proactively and systematically manage broad responsibilities, and develop operational practices in line with our values. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as experience in supervisory work, are essential. Knowledge of secondary vocational and general education administration is an advantage. The minimum qualification is a higher university degree. Proficiency in Finnish, both spoken and written, is required. We offer a skilled and motivated team supporting you in a stable organization and the opportunity to develop your expertise in a responsible role. You will have an impact on the future of Sasky Educational Consortium as part of a competent and committed team. Employment benefits include comprehensive occupational health services from the start of employment and an annual E-pass for sports and cultural activities. We work flexibly in a hybrid model, but the role requires regular presence at the office. Terms of employment are governed by the Municipal Sector’s general collective agreement. The working hours are 36.25 hours per week. The gross salary is between €7,000 and €7,500 per month, depending on experience and qualifications. The trial period is six months. The selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract as required by law (504/2002, Section 3) and a health certificate within one month of starting employment. Applications must be submitted electronically by June 14, 2026, at 23:59 via www.kuntarekry.fi. Late applications will not be considered. The preliminary schedule includes selecting suitable candidates for interviews during the week of Midsummer (week 25), with interviews scheduled as soon as possible thereafter, around late June to early July. The final decision will be made shortly after the interviews. An aptitude assessment may be used in the selection process. For more information about the position, contact the consortium director Antti Lahti, who is the supervisor of the Chief Administrative Officer, at 050 340 6221. We are unable to respond to email inquiries.