Vacant job

In Upplands-Bro municipality, we are about 2000 employees working to provide our residents and visitors with the best possible service and experience of the municipality. With us, you are part of building a municipality where a holistic view, commitment, and professionalism permeate the organization, and together we work to fulfill our common societal mission.

Do you want to contribute to sustainable development and create well-founded decision-making bases for the future of urban development? Then this is the role for you!

About the role

As an investigator within the urban development operations, you will become a key person in providing qualified support to management and operational managers.

You will contribute to strategic, operational, and development-oriented issues and ensure that the municipality has effective governance and long-term development. The role acts as a cohesive link between analysis, planning, follow-up, and communication.

In the role of investigator, you will among other things:

• Conduct qualified investigations, analyses, and reports within the urban development area.
• Prepare decision-making bases, governing documents, consultation responses, and policies.
• Compile and analyze operational data and financial follow-ups.
• Coordinate planning, follow-up, and development of goals, key figures, and operational plans.
• Coordinate and ensure the quality of reporting to municipal management, authorities, and external actors.
• Participate in projects and development efforts related to various parts of the urban development sector (planning, environment, technology, water and sewage, building permits, infrastructure, etc.).
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes and routines.
• Follow up and analyze national and regional trends. Act as a contact point and coordinator between different administrations and external partners.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree in urban planning, political science, public administration, environmental science, technology, geography, economics, or another relevant field.
• Experience in qualified investigative and analytical work within municipal or public operations.
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish, as well as English at a professional level.
• Good experience with Office 365 and preferably experience with digital analysis tools, GIS, or statistical programs.
• If you have knowledge of urban development issues and politically governed organizations, it is an advantage.
• Experience in project management, operational follow-up, or process development is also an advantage.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. To thrive and succeed in the role, we see that you are analytical, structured, and meticulous, with the ability to see connections and wholes. You are communicative and pedagogical and can explain complex issues clearly and understandably. The role requires you to be proactive and self-driven, while also having good collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships both within and outside the organization. You enjoy working flexibly and solution-oriented and find it easy to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

We offer

Upplands-Bro municipality has the advantages of a small municipality, including short decision-making paths and a great opportunity to be involved in the development of work. The starting point for our assignments is the common workplace, where we together develop the operations and create conditions for collaboration. We have systems that enable remote work in agreement with the manager and when the operations allow it. The municipality actively works to increase equality and diversity in the workplaces, which is why we welcome applicants who contribute to this. Read more about the municipality as an employer here (https://www.upplands-bro.se/arbete-och-lediga-jobb/upplands-bro-som-arbetsgivare.html).

About the position

The position is a permanent employment. A probationary period may be applied. Start date according to agreement.

About the recruitment process

We look forward to receiving your application by January 8, 2026. You can easily apply by attaching your CV, but without a cover letter. Instead, answer our selection questions. Candidates who meet all the requirements (education, knowledge, and experience) will be contacted for the next step in the process. In some recruitments, psychological tests may also be relevant, depending on the nature and needs of the role. Selection and interviews will take place at the end of the advertising period.

All offers of advertising and assistance in the recruitment process are declined.

Warm welcome with your application!

By preserving our cultural heritage and promoting green and vibrant living environments, we create a municipality characterized by small-town and rural qualities, where people thrive and feel at home. We value quality over quantity, promote small-scale development, and create lively and green living environments focused on community, health, and safety.

Upplands-Bro municipality is one of Sweden's most expansive municipalities where development is at the center. We welcome you to a workplace where the guiding principles of our work and approach are Holistic View, Commitment, and Professionalism.