The School of Medicine is advertising for an Office Manager for a 80-100% position.

The Office Manager works closely with the management on a variety of tasks in a challenging and ambitious working environment. The Office Manager acts as the assistant to the Headteacher for the general running of the school and works closely with the school's management team.

Lækjarskóli is a general, comprehensive primary school. Lækjarskóli is situated in a beautiful setting by the stream in Hafnarfjörður. The motto of Lækjarskóli is responsibility, respect and safety, and the entire school's work is reflected in these words. The school operates according to the SMT School Competencies, which means that emphasis is placed on approaching pupils in a positive way, paying greater attention to good behaviour and creating a positive school atmosphere.

At Lækjarskóli, we celebrate diversity and place an emphasis on the well-being of our pupils and staff. The school's guiding principles are responsibility, respect and well-being. 

Main tasks of the office manager:

• Oversees and is responsible for the daily running of the office and is responsible for the school's communications with its visitors.
• Administration of employment contracts and liaison with the payroll department
• Overseeing the working hours and staff management
• Managing student registration, absence recording and the organisation of cover for absences.
• Manages the organisation and administration of records management.
• Manages orders for various materials necessary for the school's operations. 
• Other tasks as per the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• Higher education relevant to the role (BA/BS/BEd degree)
• Interest in human resources-related projects
• Excellent knowledge and experience of office work.
• Very good computer skills
• Knowledge of Core and Working Hours is an advantage. 
• A good command of Icelandic is required. The competency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is expected., Self-assessment framework in speech and writing
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Initiative, independence in work methods and organisational skills
• Positivity and a will to succeed in work
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Punctuality and conscientiousness

A clean criminal record is a condition.

The application deadline is 7 September 2026. 

A detailed CV must accompany the application.

Further information about the post is available from Dögg Gunnarsdóttir, Headteacher, on 664-5877 or via email. dogg@laekjarskoli.is

The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Municipalities and BHM.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.