Department Director – Administration, Justervesenet

About the role

Justervesenet, a national competence centre and state authority on measurement technology, is looking for an experienced leader to head its administration department. You will lead about 20 colleagues in finance, IT, personnel, information management (communications and archives) and first-line support, coordinate work on security and preparedness, report to the director, join the management group and take responsibility for the department's team leaders. The position is full-time, based in Kjeller, with a salary range of 1,150,000 to 1,270,000 NOK.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the administration department, including personnel, budget and results
• Make sure administrative functions support the organisation's operations, development and public task
• Develop a good working environment and promote cooperation and competence development
• Coordinate work on security and preparedness together with the business units
• Contribute to the management group's strategic work and follow up agreed goals and actions

Required profile

• Higher education, preferably a master's degree; long relevant experience can compensate for a missing master's
• Leadership experience with personnel responsibility
• Experience with administrative functions and understanding of how different areas interact
• Good written and spoken Norwegian and English
• Ability to clear security clearance
• Nice to have: experience leading other managers, organisational or process development, knowledge of public administration and security and preparedness work

Required skills

• Good understanding of finance
• Understanding of how IT supports operations and development
• Personal suitability is emphasised: initiative, ability to see the big picture, good collaboration skills and supportive follow-up of staff

What we offer

• A central leadership role with influence on the development of Justervesenet
• Varied tasks in a multidisciplinary environment with high competence
• An informal and pleasant working environment
• Flexible working hours and summer time off
• Membership in the State Pension Fund, training during working hours, your own office and free parking

Applications with CV, transcripts and references must be submitted electronically by 16 November 2026 using the reference code ADM 26-2. The employer may use psychometric tests and a background check, which requires the candidate's consent.