Acting Head of Department for Social Services in Landskrona

Landskrona is on the rise in many ways. New areas with waterfront housing are emerging, and more and more companies are choosing to establish themselves here. The location in the Öresund region, close to beaches and cities, nature and culture, attracts more people to move, establish businesses, and visit.

In Landskrona city, with over 3,300 employees, we work according to our values BRA, where B stands for meeting, R for results, and A for responsibility. Our values should permeate all our activities, and we aim to be a workplace where you feel joy and pride in your work. There is room for those with courage and initiative, and you will have the opportunity to develop.

Do you want to influence the development of one of Skåne's most exciting cities? Welcome with your application!

JOB DESCRIPTION

During the last year of the mandate period, we are looking for an acting head of department for the Social Services Department with a fixed-term assignment until December 2026.

The operations within home care, LSS, and special accommodations have transitioned to a wholly owned municipal company in 2025, and remaining in the department are authorities, support functions, and functions for health promotion and preventive work.

The department currently has over 40 employees, of which about half work in the authority with assessments and assistance decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a university degree in a relevant field and several years of work experience in social services, health, and care. You have ultimate responsibility for authority operations and thus knowledge of the Social Services Act, LSS, and the Health Care Act.

You are confident in applicable legislation and have documented good experience in leading through managers.

The department is in an intensive transition and development phase where the goal is to work together with the operations conducted within the municipal care company to create conditions for strengthening user satisfaction. You have good experience and an idea of how to drive quality work that ultimately shows through good quality in decisions, in care work, and in perceived user satisfaction.

Experience from politically governed operations is a requirement, as well as an understanding of political processes. The head of department has budget and personnel responsibility, which requires prior experience in this area.

As a person, you have the ability to build constructive and good collaborations both within the department and with other parties within Landskrona city as well as external actors.

Your approach is coaching and communicative. You have a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, where you see opportunities rather than obstacles. With clarity and confidence in your leadership, you create a positive culture and build trust.

We are now looking for someone who wants to lead the work during 2026, with immediate start and a fixed term until December 2026.

You will report to the City Director.

Welcome to submit your application by January 15, 2026. Interviews may be held before the application deadline.

In this recruitment, we are using Compass as a recruitment partner.

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Employer information: https://www.landskrona.se/jobbailandskronastad (https://www.landskrona.se/jobbailandskronastad)

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