Housekeeper and Catering Coordinator to the Embassy of Finland in Copenhagen
Role highlights
Contract
Permanent
Entry
On-site
The role of Housekeeper and Catering Coordinator at the Embassy of Finland in Copenhagen requires strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing embassy premises and events. Key competencies include cleaning and maintaining representational, consular, and office spaces, as well as textile care. The position involves coordinating and organising representational events in collaboration with external catering companies, including table setting, serving, decorating, and overseeing external staff during events. The candidate must be capable of handling event-related purchases and performing additional tasks as assigned by management. Basic IT skills are necessary to support coordination tasks. Effective teamwork and flexibility, including adaptable working hours, are essential. Proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of Danish and other Nordic languages such as Finnish or Swedish is advantageous. Relevant vocational qualifications or professional expertise in hotel, restaurant, or catering services are considered beneficial but not mandatory. The role does not include supervisory responsibilities but demands close cooperation with the Head of Mission and Property Management and Office Services Supervisor. The position operates under Danish law with a fixed-term contract and requires adherence to EU data protection regulations. Overall, the job demands practical experience in hospitality or facility maintenance, event coordination skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a diplomatic environment.
About the role
Housekeeper and Catering Coordinator
Embassy of Finland in Copenhagen
Role Summary
- Fixed-term contract until 15.10.2027
- Works closely with Head of Mission and Property Management and Office Services Supervisor
- No supervisory responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Clean embassy premises (representational, consular, and office spaces)
- Textile care
- Coordinate and organise representational events with external catering companies
- Table setting, serving, and decorating for events
- Coordinate external staff during events
- Make necessary purchases for events
- Other tasks assigned by management
Requirements
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT skills
- Proactive approach
- Team-working skills
- Flexibility, including regarding working hours
- Proficiency in English
Nice to Have
- Skills in Danish and other Nordic languages (Finnish, Swedish)
- Relevant professional expertise (e.g., vocational qualification in hotel, restaurant, or catering services, or other suitable education)
Terms & Conditions
- Subject to terms and conditions of locally employed staff and Danish law
- Direct employment with the embassy
- Weekly working hours: 36 hours and 15 minutes
- Start as soon as possible, no later than 15 January 2026
- Position subject to probationary period
- Personnel security clearance may be required (More info)
Data Protection
- Personal data processed in accordance with EU data protection legislation
- No disclosure of personal data to third parties without lawful reason (More info)
- By applying, you accept the data protection terms and consent to processing of your personal data
How to Apply
- Submit cover letter, CV, references, and salary request to sanomat.kob(a)gov.fi
- Deadline: 4 pm on Monday 27 October 2025
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
Contact
- Deputy Head of Mission: Mari Lankinen (mari.lankinen(a)gov.fi)
- Consular Services Assistant: Maarika Dupont (maarika.dupont(a)gov.fi)
