The municipality of Hamar faces major challenges due to an increased need for health and social care services. To meet these challenges, the municipality must take a preventive and targeted approach and develop services that are sustainable while also tailored to residents’ needs.

Adapted services provide support to people with disabilities. Some of our focus areas include providing our users with a meaningful daily life, fostering active user participation, and continuously improving the professional quality of our services. 

We are now seeking a professional, dedicated, and knowledgeable business manager who will help develop our services with a focus on a holistic approach and collaboration for empowerment.

The position is part of the management team for the Adapted Services division and will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the division. The main portfolio will focus on children and youth with disabilities, while the business manager is expected to actively contribute to the overall development of Adapted Services in the municipality of Hamar.

Job Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for management, operations, development, and quality within their area of responsibility in line with the municipality’s goals and strategies.
• Facilitate systematic management, quality development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure high-quality services through professional development and quality assurance efforts.
• Ensure effective interdisciplinary collaboration within the municipality and with external partners
• Financial, performance, and personnel responsibility for the organization
• Ensure comprehensive, efficient, and sustainable resource management
• Actively participate in the management team for Adapted Services and contribute to the strategic development of the service area
• Build strong relationships and foster collaboration with employees, service users, family members, volunteer organizations, and other partners
• Lead and contribute to innovation and development efforts to meet future service needs
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive service pathways for children and youth in need of adapted services.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Bachelor’s degree in social care, nursing, or another relevant three-year healthand social work program
  
• Leadership training and documented leadership experience
• Experience with responsibility for personnel, finances, and performance
• Strong knowledge of health and social care services and relevant legislation
• Experience with or strong knowledge of contract management in the procurement of health and social care services
• Strong understanding of public administration and municipal management systems
• Strong digital skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, think strategically, and identify holistic solutions
• Class B driver’s license.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Is flexible, courageous, and decisive
• Is independent and responsible
• Is able to motivate and engage employees
• Is organized and goal-oriented in their work
• Communicates clearly and builds trust
• Has the ability to execute and navigate change processes.

Personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer

• A key leadership position with significant influence
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of future services for people with disabilities
• A competent and dedicated leadership team
• Exciting development and innovation work.

COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF HAMAR MUNICIPALITY:

• Salary in accordance with national and local agreements
• Hamar Municipality is an IA-certified company and prioritizes internal vocational rehabilitation
• We reserve the right to make internal reassignments due to vocational rehabilitation efforts and workforce redundancies
• For positions requiring a driver’s license, this must be presented before starting the job.
• Employees are hired by Hamar Municipality under the terms set forth in laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including membership in KLP
• Before starting employment, the appointee must provide verified information regarding tuberculosis history/tuberculin status and MRSA status on a separate form attached to the job offer
• Effective January 1, 2017, a police clearance certificate is required for all individuals providing services under Section 5-4 of the Health and Care Services Act. The certificate must be presented before starting the position
  

Contact Information

Tom Werner Hansen, Head of Adapted Services, 948 52 739, tom.werner.hansen@hamar.kommune.no

Work Location

Vangsvegen 52
2317 Hamar

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5201133190
Employment percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: November 15, 2026