Director - Campus Kämpasten to SSE Executive Education

Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; Sigtuna kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A top business school in Northern Europe is seeking a Director for Campus Kämpasten in Sigtuna. The role encompasses overall responsibility for campus operations and aims to establish Kämpasten as a premium destination for learning and meetings. Candidates should possess a strong commercial drive, proven experience in service-oriented operations, and fluency in Swedish and English. The position involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, emphasizing quality and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with P&L responsibility and solid financial understanding.
• Experience in conference, hotel, or similar service-oriented operations.
• Experience in property development at client/commissioning level.
• Proven leadership to engage, motivate, and develop staff.
• Experience leading development and change initiatives.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Fluency in Swedish and English at a very high level.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Campus Kämpasten’s operations and development.
• Ensure a high-quality guest experience throughout.
• Develop revenue streams through commercial development.
• Lead and develop the organization with a professional, service-oriented culture.
• Drive strategic development and change initiatives.
• Manage the property and land with long-term planning for maintenance and investments.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, contractors, and partners.
• Build and maintain relationships within the SSE ecosystem.

Skills

Strong commercial drive

Business development

P&L responsibility

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in English

Experience in hospitality

International experience

Fluency Swedish & English

Job description

Executive Education

SSE Executive Education is a fully-owned subsidiary of the Stockholm School of Economics and the leading partner for executive education in Northern Europe. It is ranked as the best in the Nordic region for leadership and business development according to the Financial Times. Here, academic research is integrated with the business world. SSE Executive Education develops leaders with a focus on specialized areas such as innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainable growth, and financial economics, enhancing the competitiveness of companies, organizations, and the public sector through powerful transformation.

About SSE Executive Education

We are Northern Europe’s leading partner in executive education and are ranked best in the Nordics in leadership and business development by the Financial Times. At SSE Executive Education, academic research is combined with the business community to develop leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainable growth, and financial economics. Through strategic development, we strengthen the competitiveness of companies, organizations, and the public sector.

Campus Kämpasten is part of the Stockholm School of Economics and serves as a central arena for SSE Executive Education’s executive and leadership programs. Participants from around the world gather here to be inspired, exchange experiences, and develop new insights. We also welcome students, alumni, researchers, companies, and organizations within the Stockholm School of Economics ecosystem – all united by a shared commitment to learning and development.

The environment at Kämpasten is carefully designed to promote meaningful encounters, whether for education, strategy, collaboration, or innovation. Our flexible, pedagogically optimized facilities create the best possible conditions for focus, dialogue, and successful outcomes.

About the Role

As Director, Campus Kämpasten, you will have overall responsibility for the conference facility and lead the development of Kämpasten as a premium destination for learning and meetings. You will drive, develop, and commercialize the operation with a strong focus on quality, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

The role carries clear commercial responsibility and involves close collaboration with SSE Executive Education and the Stockholm School of Economics, ensuring that Kämpasten is an integrated and attractive part of the School’s ecosystem. You will lead and develop the organization, collaborate with external partners, and be responsible for the long-term management and development of the property and surrounding land. The position reports to the CEO of SSE Executive Education.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Campus Kämpasten’s operations, results, and development
• Ensure a high-quality, premium guest and participant experience throughout
• Develop revenue streams and long-term profitability through commercial development and business-driven initiatives
• Lead and develop the organization while fostering and strengthening a professional, service-oriented, and engaging culture
• Drive strategic development and change initiatives
• Manage and develop the property and land, including long-term planning for maintenance, investments, and development projects
• Collaborate with external suppliers, contractors, and partners
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, particularly within the Stockholm School of Economics ecosystem

Qualifications

• Strong commercial drive and well-developed business acumen
• Proven experience with P&L responsibility, business development, and solid financial understanding
• Experience from conference, hotel, hospitality, or similar service-oriented operations
• Experience in property development, at least at client/commissioning level
• A clear and confident leader with the ability to lead, engage, motivate, and develop employees, while fostering a professional and service-oriented culture
• Experience leading development and change initiatives
• Experience working in an international environment
• Fluency in both Swedish and English at a very high level is a fundamental requirement

Personal Attributes

• Visionary and strategic, with the courage to think differently and challenge established ways of working
• Decisive, action-oriented, and solution-focused
• Relationship-oriented, communicative, and attentive
• Confident, clear, and unpretentious in your leadership style
• Quality-driven with a strong sense for both detail and the bigger picture
• High integrity and a strong sense of responsibility

Location

The position is based at Campus Kämpasten in Sigtuna, with close collaboration with SSE Executive Education and the Stockholm School of Economics. You will report to the CEO of SSE Executive Education.

SSE Executive Education is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values diversity. We therefore welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or other belief.

Application

Head Agent is assisting us in this recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, which means that the position may be filled before the application deadline. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.