Substitute for General Manager, 100 %

Regionalt pilegrimssenter Oslo is seeking a General Manager (substitute) for the period 1 February 2027 – 31 January 2028.  Pilegrimssenter Oslo is one of twelve pilgrim centers in Norway, located along the nine Pilegrimsledene – St. Olavsvegene to Trondheim. Pilegrimssenter Oslo works closely with the Pilegrimssenteret board, the twelve regional pilgrim centers, as well as Nasjonalt pilegrimssenter, which is the coordinating body for the pilgrim initiative. We are looking for someone who is outgoing and responsible, has good language skills in English, and preferably pilgrim experience. The work offers a rare opportunity for contact, conversation, and guidance with people considering or planning pilgrim walks in Norway. Pilegrimssenter Oslo is located in Bispegården by the ruins of St.Hallvardskatedralen. At the cathedral entrance stands the famous milestone with the text “643 km to Nidaros”. Every year, more than 1000 pilgrims from approximately 40 different nations begin their journey here. As General Manager at the Pilegrimssenter, you will receive pilgrims who want information about the Pilegrimsledene. You will sell guidebooks, pilgrim passes, and souvenirs. You are also responsible for the webshop Oslo Pilgrim Shop and will ship out orders. Much of the communication during the high season (May – August) takes place in English. During the high season, you will work together with one of the experienced pilgrim hosts.  As General Manager, you have strong leadership qualities. You can work independently and together with others, you have a good ability to create enthusiasm and to run the center. You will also work with the development and maintenance of the trails by serving as an informant and guide to the municipalities and other relevant actors in the center's region. Pilegrimssenter Oslo offers a pilgrim blessing for those pilgrims who wish it before they begin their journey. This is based on a simple ceremony and is conducted either at the office or in Bispegårdens Olavskapell. Olavkapellet dates from the 1200s, and during the high season, we celebrate a short pilgrim mass in English at 10:00 AM. The mass is ecumenical and led by volunteer priests from various communities in Oslo. It is possible, and desirable, to have a 10 % pilgrim priest as part of the position (90 % General Manager and 10 % pilgrim priest). Travel in the job must be expected. Do not apply through WebCruiter. Send application with CV to General Manager Anna Runesson at Oslo@pilegrimssenter.no

Arbeidsoppgaver Receive pilgrims who are beginning their pilgrim walk in Norway  Operate the Pilegrimssenter in Bispegården and manage the online store Oslo Pilgrim Shop Work together with the municipalities regarding marking and clearing the trails Update the website before the high season Collaborate with the other pilgrim centers along Gudbrandsdalsleden regarding accommodation lists and other relevant information Participate in ongoing projects Plan pilgrim evenings together with Pilegrimsfelleskapet St.Hallvard of Oslo (pilgrim mass and pilgrim meeting once a month) and promote the work in the other pilgrim communities in the center's region Collect statistics and write the annual report Write applications for grant funding to Nasjonalt Pilegrimssenter Participate in forum meetings with Nasjonal pilegrimssenter (3 times/year). Conference participation (Nasjonal pilegrimskonferanse and Pilgermesse in Hamburg) Prepare board meetings and the annual meeting together with AU Work with accounting together with the accountant If a priest is employed: Opportunity to lead the staff's weekly lunch masses. Kvalifikasjoner Good in English, oral and written The board will emphasize academic competence, administrative knowledge, church-professional profile, and the ability to perform practical work Good digital understanding Preferably theological education Personlige egenskaper Independent, organized, and flexible Likes meeting people and is service-oriented It is good if you have walked parts of the Pilegrimsleden, but it is not a requirement Personal suitability will be emphasized  Vi tilbyr Exciting and meaningful tasks Great workplace in Bispegården in Oslo bispedømme Good training (clear task lists and annual cycle) Salary by agreement  Kontaktinformasjon Anna Runesson, Daglig leder, 48052949, anna.runesson@pilegrimssenter.no Arbeidssted St. Halvards gate 3 0192 Oslo Nøkkelinformasjon: Arbeidsgiver: Den norske kirke

Referansenr.: 5195007677 Stillingsprosent: 100% Vikariat Startdato: 01.02.2027 Sluttdato: 31.01.2028 Søknadsfrist: 31.10.2026