Vacant job

Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency makes approximately 20 million decisions that affect people's lives and society as a whole. We disburse around 250 billion kronor each year. These are public funds that we manage. It is a significant responsibility. Therefore, we thoroughly examine each case, adhere to laws and regulations, inform and guide, care, and show compassion. This is a job for those who want to take responsibility. Welcome to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

In the Southern region, at the department for disability and permanently reduced work capacity, we handle Sickness and Activity Compensation and Work Injury Benefits. We also have insurance medical advisors organized with us. The area consists of 11 units distributed across 17 locations.

Close leadership, change, sustainable workplace
As a unit manager, you are the supervisor who is closest to the employees and the operations. You are responsible for leading and driving the daily work based on the department's mission and goals, where the state value base permeates your work. Through your leadership, you convey clear expectations, follow up on goals, and provide your employees with the right conditions to take responsibility. You have personnel responsibility as well as result and follow-up responsibility for the teams in your unit.

Your unit consists of 16–17 employees working with Activity Compensation for extended schooling, located in Malmö and Lund. Through close leadership, you create the predictability, security, and sustainability necessary for employees to take their responsibility and meet the need for change. You create understanding of context, direction, and the goals set by the department and develop the plans your operations need. As a unit manager, you support the area manager and are part of the area's management group consisting of 15 people, where you contribute with your expertise and engagement. You adapt and exercise your leadership in a way that creates conditions for employees to use their judgment and competence.

The position involves handling confidential information, which places high demands on proper management. Therefore, it is important that you, who will work with us, have a high security awareness.

This is a job for those who want to take responsibility.

We are looking for someone who

• has a university degree or experiences and qualifications that can be deemed equivalent
• has good leadership skills
• promotes the professional and personal development of others
• works to achieve goals and results, follows up on the effects of their own and others' activities
• has a systematic working method
• collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals
• has good self-awareness and is stable as a person, fostering a trust-building work climate
• promotes mutual dialogue, is attentive, and adapts their communication according to needs and situations.

It is advantageous if you

• have experience in operational leadership
• have experience in leadership in similar operations
• have experience in coaching leadership and leading change
• have experience in leading teams
• have experience in remote leadership
• have experience in production management of case handling
• have experience in planning your operations in collaboration with colleagues at a distance
• have a good understanding of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's mission.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Other
A fixed-term employment for up to 1 year with the possibility of extension, full-time, with start date according to agreement. In accordance with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's security guidelines, background checks will be conducted in this recruitment. In this recruitment, psychological tests may be used as part of the selection process. Placement location is Lund or Malmö.

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Contact persons
Manager: Fredrik Samnegård 010-116 28 30 (for questions about the position). HR specialist: Stig Lindblom 010-116 90 63 (for questions about the recruitment process). ST: Kaisa Welander, 010-112 38 29, Saco-S: Linda Eriksson Kartal 010-112 02 00, Seko: Eliza Grundström 010-115 34 02.

Application
Welcome with your application by May 4, 2025. Please upload your diplomas, grades, and certificates along with your application.

If you have protected personal data or no access to Bank ID, please contact the HR specialist named in the ad via phone for assistance with submitting your application.

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