Do you want to help shape the future of Nynäshamn?

Are you passionate about creating sustainable and attractive environments that contribute to long-term community development? Do you want to work closely with other specialists and strategists in a growing archipelago municipality? Then we need you!

Welcome to our team in Strategic Planning.

Job Responsibilities

As a community planner, you will be a key person in the municipality's long-term development. You will have a varied job that requires both analytical skills and collaboration competence. The position can be developed based on your specialist competencies in the field of community building.

Your main tasks are to:

coordinate and handle cases in the initiation phase of the community building process, including planning decisions and comprehensive planning.
contribute to the development work in the early stages of the community building process as well as the development of the comprehensive planning process and coordination of the municipality's governance and planning documents.
develop and follow up strategic planning materials.
coordinate internal and external stakeholders in complex planning issues.
manage referrals and contribute expertise in political processes.
monitor and analyze developments and trends in community planning.

“We have a unique collection of expertise – experts in several areas working closely together. This allows us to quickly find solutions and learn from each other's experiences. The advantage of a small organization is that we truly collaborate and make a difference together” / Emil Bergsten Lilja, Department Head

About the Workplace

The Community Building Administration works to create and develop Nynäshamn's physical environment. Our goal is to create a sustainable, vibrant, and attractive municipality that meets the needs of residents. We work with both the qualities and opportunities of small towns as well as rural areas and archipelagos.

The Strategic Planning Department works in the early stages to ensure sustainability and feasibility, both in the municipality's urban development projects and in individual cases. We support the entire municipality and manage knowledge and experiences. The department contributes to strengthening Nynäshamn's role in the region. We are responsible for central governance documents within the community building area and monitor the municipality's values: nature, water, cultural environment, and rural areas. We also work with environmental monitoring (water and air quality), strategic waste issues, growth, and well-designed living environments, and provide the municipality with geodata and measurement services.

What We Are Looking For in You

To succeed in this role, you have:

relevant higher education (bachelor's degree) in community planning or equivalent, such as landscape architecture or physical planning.
experience in comprehensive planning and strategic planning issues in a municipal or regional context.
knowledge of PBL and the planning process.
very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
basic computer skills.
driver's license B.

It is an advantage if you have:

master's or master's degree in community planning or a related field.
experience from municipalities with similar conditions as Nynäshamn – urban-adjacent rural areas, small towns, archipelagos, and coastal environments.
experience in social issues and/or landscape and green structure issues.
experience with GIS and digital planning tools.
experience in project and process management or coordination in early stages.
experience from working in a politically governed organization.

Personal Qualities We Are Looking For

You have an analytical and structured work style and see the big picture in complex issues. The role requires you to be communicative, collaborative, and confident in driving processes forward. You can coordinate, weigh different interests, and adapt your efforts to prevailing conditions. You enjoy working both independently and in teams and have a solution-oriented approach.

We value that you:

have a holistic perspective and can prioritize in complex situations.
are pedagogical and clear in your communication.
create good relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders.
are curious and want to contribute to development and improvement.

What We Offer You

With us, you can make a difference in people's lives. Here, you have close access to your manager and colleagues, influence, and decision-making.
Nynäshamn is a calm and safe municipality. Safety is also present in our teams – we are unpretentious, encourage, and support each other when needed.
Nynäshamn Municipality is part of Sweden's strongest growth region. Our journey gives you the opportunity for challenges and varied tasks.
We offer free access to the gym. You also receive wellness hours or wellness benefits.
You have the opportunity for vacation and pension conversion.
We have an active staff association where you can rent cabins in the mountains and in the archipelago. You can also participate in various activities such as padel, kayaking, and horseback riding.
We have flexible working hours and shorter working hours during the summer. There is also the possibility of remote work.

Our Recruitment Process

We apply rolling selection and use a competency-based recruitment method for a fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. Some positions may require a criminal record extract.

We look forward to your application and hope you want to be part of our team!