The municipal council appointed Marjo van Dijken as Director of Welfare Services.
At its meeting on 2 February 2026, the Tuusula Municipal Council unanimously elected Marjo van Dijken as Director of Welfare Services.
Van Dijken holds a Master of Science degree. He currently works as a task area manager in psychosocial services for families with children in the Vantaa and Kerava welfare area. Previously, he has worked for the City of Vantaa, among others.
The municipality of Tuusula sought a welfare director between 24 November 2025 and 5 January 2026. Ninety-seven people interested in the position submitted applications.
The eligibility requirements for the position are a relevant higher education degree, at least five years of management experience, particularly in supervising staff, experience and insight into service development and service design, and an understanding of the municipality as an operating environment. The successful candidate was also required to have a good command of English and a satisfactory command of Swedish.
Further information:
Permanent Secretary Annaliisa Oksanen, annaliisa.oksanen@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 2999
Human Resources Director Maija Kaltakari, maija.kaltakari@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 2996
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