Business and Employment Coordinator

Raision kaupunki; Raisio; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Raision kaupunki in Raisio, Finland seeks a full-time Business and Employment Coordinator to deliver statutory public employment services to local companies. The role emphasizes promoting skilled labor access, collaboration with service providers, and supporting local business competitiveness.

The successful candidate will conduct company visits, assess service needs, and provide statements for startup grants while maintaining strong local business knowledge and independent work habits.

Qualifications

• A suitable university degree is required.
• Fluent Finnish (written and spoken).
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Driving license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory public employment services to companies and employers in collaboration with other service providers.
• Promote access to skilled labor and support market functioning and business competitiveness.
• Conduct active company visits and service needs assessments in the local area.
• Advise and provide statements for startup grant applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-management

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Driving license

Education

University degree (higher education) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Business and Employment Coordinator for a permanent position starting 1 October 2026 or by agreement. The role involves delivering statutory public employment services to companies and employers in collaboration with other service providers, promoting access to skilled labor, and supporting market functioning and business competitiveness.

The position is proactive and includes active company visits and service needs assessments in the local area. The coordinator acts as the expert for employer clients in the public employment services, understanding service needs and available services from other providers, and also advises and provides statements for startup grant applications.

The role requires strong knowledge of the local/regional business life, independence in organizing work, and time management. Negotiation, communication and collaboration skills, along with presentation abilities and networking, are essential. The employer relationship emphasizes a service-oriented approach and the ability to identify and advance service orders. Experience in startup entrepreneur services and information/communication skills are valued.

Driving a personal car is an advantage as visits occur across the area.

A suitable higher education degree is required, along with fluent Finnish (speaking and writing). English and Swedish are considered an asset. The selected candidate must present a satisfactory medical certificate.

The city of Raisio is a non-smoking workplace.

Job interviews are planned for week 38, most likely 15–16 September.

• A suitable university degree
• Fluent Finnish (written and spoken)
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Self-management and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Driving license is an asset