We are looking for a Business and Establishment Manager

We are looking for you who want to help shape tomorrow's Ale. With us, you will deliver services of the highest quality to the residents of Ale. Together, 2,500 employees create Ale, the municipality that focuses on the residents and their needs. Become one of us!

About the Workplace

Do you want to help create good conditions for a growing business community? Do you have experience in business and economic issues and want to contribute to a strong local economy in Ale municipality? We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our continued work to develop a business climate where people, ideas, and companies can grow together in “One Ale”.

The position of Business and Establishment Manager is located within the Democracy Department of the Municipal Executive Office. Your immediate supervisor is the department head. The mission of the Democracy Department is under development, focusing on changes in both working methods and processes. We work in an activity-based office environment that allows you to choose your workplace depending on the task, and some of your working hours may, if the business allows, be located elsewhere.

Job Responsibilities

As the Business and Establishment Manager, you are responsible for creating and developing trustworthy collaborations with elected representatives, businesses, and other stakeholders based on the municipality's business strategy, focusing on growth, establishments, and a strong business climate. The role includes budget responsibility but not personnel responsibility.

The work includes, among other things, issues regarding new establishments through active work both within the organization and with relevant external actors. In your role, you also support existing companies that wish to grow and develop their operations.

Your responsibilities include business navigation, conducting business breakfasts and company visits, building networks both internally and externally, and monitoring the development of the business climate through relevant rankings and indicators. You will participate in various forums where you engage in strategic discussions concerning both community development and socioeconomics. You coordinate efforts both internally and externally on regional and local business issues and lead the Ale Business Forum, which is a broad platform for dialogue between the business community and the municipality. The work also includes handling and presenting matters for decisions in the municipal executive board and municipal council.

You need to thrive in a changing everyday life characterized by both operational and strategic issues where you tackle new questions and challenges with curiosity and commitment.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an academic degree in social sciences, business administration, or another academic education that the employer deems equivalent. You have several years of experience in similar tasks or roles in public administration.

We prefer that you have experience in building networks and leading or coordinating forums and dialogue meetings. If you have experience in project or process management, preferably in contexts where multiple actors collaborate, we consider that an advantage. For the position, you need to have a valid driver's license B.

As a person, you are solution-oriented and proactive with the ability to see opportunities. You work in a structured manner, take responsibility, and drive work forward while being able to identify and implement improvements. Your communication skills allow you to express yourself clearly both verbally and in writing. You build trusting relationships naturally and maintain a constructive dialogue with various stakeholders within the municipality, the business community, and among external partners. You have strategic thinking, are attentive and collaborative, but at the same time comfortable working independently and taking your own initiatives.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Other

We offer a permanent full-time position with placement according to agreement.

In your application, you need to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment. This is to ensure as fair and objective a recruitment process as possible. Psychological tests may occur as well as interviews.

We care about your well-being and offer flexible working hours, wellness benefits, and other advantageous offers. Would you like to know more about what it is like to work in Ale municipality? Read more here: https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html (https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html)

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We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from different backgrounds. Would you like to know more about what it is like to work in Ale municipality? Read more here: https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html (https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html)

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