Interim Facility Manager – Middle Jutland (Aarhus)

About the role

You will be partnering closely with the current Facility Manager at a well-established international organisation. This is a vital role during a particularly busy period filled with multiple projects and operational demands. Your main mission will be to support and co-lead daily operations, enhancing efficiency while providing hands-on leadership alongside the existing manager and the local team. Your collaboration will ensure continued excellence in service delivery to employees and stakeholders alike. Based primarily at the Aarhus site, you will engage regularly with the team and key stakeholders and may occasionally visit other locations across Mid-Jutland. The organisation boasts a friendly yet professional culture rooted in open communication and a relaxed, engaged atmosphere.

You are offered

• A pivotal role where your contribution directly strengthens and stabilises operations.
• A collaborative environment that values your input and teamwork.
• Close cooperation with experienced colleagues and diverse stakeholders.
• Opportunities to strenghten your professional growth and development.
• A welcoming, professional workplace that encourages openness and engagement.

Work tasks

In partnership with the current Facility Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and managing the local team, fostering a positive working climate and clear communication
• Acting as a reliable partner for stakeholders by addressing concerns and enhancing responsiveness
• Driving process improvements and boosting operational efficiency
• Help overseeing cost control and administrative duties
• Monitoring ongoing projects to ensure deadlines and expectations are met

We are looking for

• Someone who has proven experience as a Facility Manager, Site Manager, or similar, ideally in service- and stakeholder-focused organisations, capable of operating independently at a high level.
• Someone who is confident in managing people, even during pressured times.
• Someone who quickly adapts to new systems and processes, with strong digital skills, including Excel.
• Someone who has budget and cost control experience.
• Someone who communicates clearly and effectively in English, both spoken and written.
• Someone who balances professionalism with approachability, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to listen, guide, and motivate.
• Someone who works independently, prioritises effectively, and keeps an overview under pressure.
• Someone who lives near Aarhus and is open to occasional travel within Mid-Jutland.

It is meritorious if you

• Have technical facility management experience.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in Danish, both spoken and written.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Supportive
• Stress tolerant
• Orderly
• Stable
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process. Please keep in mind that the summer holidays are upon us. The response time might be longer than usual for this reason. Thank you for your understanding.