Head of Regional Department

Tasks: We are looking for an experienced leader with a strategic vision who will shape the development direction of the regional department, lead the team and change, and align the department's activities with the goals of Estonian cultural and regional policy. The main tasks of the Head of Regional Department are: • shaping the strategic goals of the department and leading their implementation; • managing the department's activities, team, work processes, and necessary changes; • planning the department's activities and budget; • participating in the shaping of cultural and regional policy; • analyzing and mediating statistics in the field of folk culture; • organizing cooperation with local governments, associations of local governments, county development centers, national associations, and other sectoral partners.

On our part, we offer: • meaningful and responsible work in the development of Estonian folk culture;

• a supportive and friendly collective; • a creative work environment; • the opportunity to participate in remote work; • 35 calendar days of basic leave; • reimbursement for sports and health expenses; • a day off during your birthday week; • three paid health days per year; • four paid self-development days per year.

Other requirements: We expect you to apply if you have:

• a master's degree or equivalent level of education; • at least 5 years of management experience and the ability to lead change; • strategic and analytical thinking as well as strong decision-making and accountability; • knowledge of Estonian cultural and regional policy and the field of folk culture; • experience in budgeting and planning; • good command of the English language; • systematicity, good stress tolerance, and perseverance; • very good communication and negotiation skills as well as experience in cooperation with various organizations and interest groups.

Work from home possibility: No