Team Leader for Permit Assessment Units in Malmö

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of the major societal issues of our time – migration. We are approximately 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job!

With us, you will work on current societal issues influenced by what happens in our surroundings. Issues that concern and engage. We offer a dynamic environment where continuous improvement and meeting people are in focus.

We offer a job that is unusually important

Our operations are large, and over time there may be a need for your skills in other case types as well; thus, the development opportunities are many. Regardless of where in the organization you will work, you will have a significant role in contributing to the implementation of our important societal mission.

What does a team leader do?

As a team leader, you represent the employer and support the immediate manager in the operational management work at the unit. This means that you allocate resources, coordinate and follow up on the team's daily work, and report regularly to the unit manager. Through a coaching approach, you guide the employees in the team.

You lead the team towards results and goal fulfillment and ensure that standards are followed. You drive the work of continuously improving methods and working practices. As a team leader, you contribute to ensuring that the unit has good conditions in terms of a developing work environment, the right skills, reasonable workload, clear goals, and good planning.

You are also expected to act as a decision-maker in the daily operational work.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who leads and motivates others to achieve common goals. You coordinate groups, create engagement and participation. You have good collaboration skills, are attentive, and resolve conflicts constructively. Furthermore, you see the whole picture and consider the best interests of the entire organization in your actions and decisions. You quickly and judiciously weigh information and make swift decisions, even with limited information or difficult circumstances. You take responsibility for your tasks, structure your approach, prioritize your work effectively, and drive your processes forward. You plan your work well and set and adhere to deadlines.

In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and a high level of security and confidentiality awareness.

You who apply have

• A university degree of at least 120 credits with a focus on law, social sciences, or behavioral sciences, or other education combined with relevant experience for the role
• At least two years of experience in a decision-making position
• Experience working in public administration
• Good communication skills and express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English

It is meritorious if you have

• Leadership training
• Experience in leading and developing groups and/or individuals
• Experience in coaching leadership
• Current experience in case management within migration law
• Knowledge of conversation and investigation methodology
• Experience in leading change

Information

Employment type: permanent with possible probationary period and a temporary position until 260630
Working hours: office hours
Location: Malmö
Start date: by agreement
Employment benefits: Read about our employment benefits here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/Om-Migrationsverket/Jobba-hos-oss/Vart-uppdrag-och-arbete.html).

Application

Welcome with your application documents by 260126 at the latest. We accept your application via our recruitment system.

About the recruitment process

For us, it is important that all competence in the labor market is utilized. Therefore, we welcome all applicants and strive for a balanced gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and skill. You can read more about what this means at this link (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/jobba-statligt/fragor-och-svar/Hur-ser-rekryteringsprocessen-ut-for-statliga-jobb/).

We use selection questions during the application. Answer them as thoroughly as you can, as your answers are important for whether you are qualified to proceed in the recruitment process or not. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. In a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact information for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page “Job vacancies and expressions of interest” on migrationsverket.se: here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/fragor-och-svar-om-att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html#svid12_5560a3b619996eafa4b2b0).

To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you must have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of these grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal information or any other information that you consider to be worthy of protection, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) before you submit your application, and we will tell you more about our security procedures.

Read more about personal data (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/det-har-gor-migrationsverket/personuppgifter.html).

Recruitments at the Swedish Migration Agency are conducted entirely in our own or contracted suppliers' management. We therefore ask not to receive phone calls and emails from recruitment companies and ad sellers.