Managing Director - Denmark (m / f / d)

Klax Gruppe; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international educational organization seeks a Managing Director to lead its Danish facilities, ensuring quality childcare while driving growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Danish childcare market, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong management experience. This role offers significant creative freedom and the opportunity to make a meaningful social impact on the lives of children and families in the community. A profound expertise in education combined with the ability to navigate complex negotiations is crucial.

Leistungen

Equity and participation

Social impact opportunities

Developmental environment for innovation

Diverse and international culture

Qualifikationen

• Proficient in Danish childcare regulations and operational experience.
• Requires a strong pedagogical background combined with business acumen.
• Must have proven management experience with high intercultural competence.

Aufgaben

• Oversee 4 childcare centers, ensuring high-quality care.
• Drive structural evolution and scale the organization.
• Make strategic decisions in early childhood education.
• Empower teams through pedagogical expertise and business acumen.
• Negotiate with municipalities and authority representation.

Kenntnisse

Danish Market Expertise

Leadership Experience

Dual Competency

Ownership Mindset

Language Proficiency in three languages

Jobbeschreibung

We train the future :

The Klax Group is an international education company with locations in Germany and Denmark and 35 years of experience. At our locations in Denmark, 45 employees take care of about 175 children.

With a clear concept, innovative educational approaches and a high level of professionalism, the company has established itself as a reliable partner for children, parents, employees and authorities.

Location : Denmark (Copenhagen / Kolding) | Sector : Education & Early Childhood Care

Are you an experienced leader with a deep understanding of the Danish educational landscape? Do you possess the unique ability to bridge the gap between pedagogical vision and business excellence?

For our Danish subsidiary, we are seeking an entrepreneurially-minded Managing Director to lead our four existing facilities into a new era of growth and structural stability.

Your Mission :

• Executive Leadership : You will oversee 4 childcare centers (3 in Copenhagen, 1 in Kolding), ensuring high-quality care and reliability for approximately 450 families.
• Organizational Development : You will drive the structural evolution of the company. You will professionalize existing workflows and strategically scale the organization.
• Strategic Decision Making : In the complex field of early childhood education, you will make future-oriented decisions and solve operational challenges independently and proactively.
• Empowering Teams : As a leader, you provide stability. You lead through a combination of pedagogical expertise and business acumen, motivating your staff to excel.
• Representation & Negotiation : You will represent the provider in dealings with municipalities (kommuner), authorities, and partners, navigating negotiations with confidence and diplomacy.

Your Profile :

An Educator with an Entrepreneurial Heart

We are looking for a "builder"—someone who understands the industry and is ready to take ownership.

• Danish Market Expertise : You have a profound knowledge of the Danish childcare landscape (Dagtilbudsloven), gained through operating your own centers, consultancy, or working within a Danish municipality.
• Dual Competency : You combine a solid pedagogical background with strong business management skills.
• Leadership Experience : You have a proven track record in management. You possess high intercultural competence and an open-minded approach toward different generations and cultures.
• Ownership Mindset : You identify strongly with the company’s mission and are willing to stand accountable for the entity you lead.

Language Proficiency : You are business-fluent in three languages : Danish, German, and English.

Our Offer :

Responsibility and Partnership

We offer a key position with significant creative freedom within the KLAX family.

• Equity & Participation : A high-responsibility role that includes company shares / participation—allowing you to benefit directly from the success you help create.
• Social Impact : The opportunity to shape the lives of up to 450 children and their families through modern, reliable pedagogy.
• Developmental Environment : A workplace where "pedagogical work" is synonymous with "developmental work," offering plenty of room for structural innovation.
• Global Culture : An international environment that values diversity, innovation, and intercultural exchange.

Do you see yourself in this role?

If you are ready to take the lead and shape the future of our Danish institutions, we look forward to welcoming you to the KLAX family.