Vacant job

We are now looking for an engaged and experienced municipal secretary for the Torsås administration unit. Here you will be an important part of the team that works closely with both politics and operations – with short decision-making paths and a strong sense of community.

Do you want to work at the heart of municipal democracy – where structure meets community engagement, and where your contribution is crucial for the quality of political decision-making processes? In Torsås municipality, you are offered a key role with responsibility, variety, and the opportunity for real influence.

About Torsås Municipality

Torsås is the small municipality with a big heart. Approximately 7,000 residents live here in a beautiful landscape of coast, forest, and lakes – a miniature Sweden. 

In the municipality, there are five administrations and two wholly-owned companies. We work together to create the best possible conditions for our citizens. Decisions are made close to the people, and we are close to each other. We recognize each other's strengths, collaborate across boundaries, and develop operations with courage, heart, and care. Our values are based on Participation, Development, Clarity, and Security – guiding stars in both everyday life and leadership. 

Major future issues are on the horizon – such as a new correctional facility and changes to the E22 road – which create new opportunities and challenges in municipal work. Welcome to join us as we build the future Torsås!

Job Description

As a municipal secretary, you are responsible for coordinating the municipality's administrative processes and providing support in political decision-making. It is a broad and significant role with both strategic and operational responsibilities. You will work closely with the municipal director and the chair of the municipal board, while also being a reliable and knowledgeable contact for administrations, elected officials, and citizens. The focus will be on the development and digitalization of administrative processes within the administration unit. The role also includes being responsible for elections ahead of the 2026 elections. Examples of job tasks: • Secretary in the municipal council, committees, and advisory boards. • Coordination of case preparation, review of documents, and collaboration between committees. • Development and digitalization of administrative processes and governing documents. • Support in legal matters, public access, confidentiality, GDPR, and document management. • Training of elected officials and employees. • Responsibility for election planning, recruitment of election officials, and practical implementation. • Administrative support to the municipal director and the chair of the municipal board in certain matters.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who combines analytical sharpness and structure with unpretentious collaboration and good relationships. You enjoy working both independently and together with others, and you are motivated by seeing concrete results from your work. You easily switch between details and the big picture – and you are passionate about order, transparency, and community development.In addition to the above, we wish for the following experience and skills • A university degree in political science, law, social sciences, or administration. • Several years of experience working in public administration – preferably in a similar role. • Good knowledge of municipal law, administrative law, and case management. • Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing. • Ability to work in a structured, pedagogical, and solution-oriented manner. Experience in election work and digitalization of administrative processes is a merit.

Position

Full-time, permanent. Start immediately as agreed.

Location

Torsås

Contact Information and Application

Please apply with your CV and cover letter.

If you have questions regarding the application, you can contact Pernilla Von Reis – [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Testing may occur in our recruitment processes. Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email but only through our candidate system. Currently, it is vacation season, which means we are not as available but will respond to your questions as soon as we can.

Timeline

We would like to receive your application as soon as possible as applications are processed continuously.

Warm welcome to submit your application!