Municipal Secretary to Östra Göinge Municipality

Östra Göinge Municipality, with over 14,000 inhabitants, is centrally located in southern Sweden. Here, the open agricultural landscape meets the green forested countryside. In Östra Göinge, you will find a good life with safe housing, good schools, magnificent nature, a wide cultural offering, a vibrant association life, and good communications. Östra Göinge is one of the country's bravest and most innovative municipalities. Here, adversity has been turned into success, and proud Göinges thrive!

RESPONSIBILITIES

In Östra Göinge, the entire municipal operation is gathered in a department under the municipal board. The administrative support to the board and other political bodies is the responsibility of the secretariat unit. The unit is also responsible for municipal law, public administration, information security/GDPR, case preparation, registration, coordination of general elections and referendums, as well as some system administration. This includes training employees and elected officials in these areas.

Working as a municipal secretary in the secretariat unit is one of the most developing assignments in our administration, as the role spans all areas of the municipality. As a municipal secretary, you will work with your colleagues in the secretariat to form the hub of the municipality's central administration. Driving the development of the central administration and coordinating common routines and working methods is part of your daily work. You work equally well independently and in a group, where you provide natural support to your closest colleagues as well as to the rest of the administration.

In your role as a municipal secretary, you have primary responsibility for the case preparation process, i.e., annual planning, following up on cases and monitoring deadlines, writing service letters, creating invitations, and taking minutes at, among others, municipal council and municipal board meetings. The position also includes certain investigation assignments and participation in or leading projects. In your role as a municipal secretary, you also provide legal support to the administration. During election periods, you will take the lead during an intensive time.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop in their professional role. You are an open, engaged, and responsible person who can work both independently and in a group.

QUALIFICATIONS

You have a relevant degree from a university or college (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Political Science). Additionally, you have experience with similar tasks in a politically governed organization. Strong knowledge of municipal law and public access legislation is essential in your role as a municipal secretary. It is important that you express yourself well in both speech and writing. Experience as an election coordinator is an advantage.

You need to be able to prioritize and take on new assignments at short notice. You are unpretentious and quality-conscious. In your role as a municipal secretary, high demands are placed on your sense of timing, engagement, and ability to communicate with individuals and groups.

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Warm welcome to Östra Göinge Municipality - Skåne's green heart!

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In Östra Göinge Municipality, we strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants with different backgrounds.

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