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 the common societal mission.

Do you want to help develop the youth activities of the future in one of Sweden's most dynamic municipalities? Upplands-Bro municipality is looking for an engaged and secure department manager for Youth, with the task of leading and developing our open leisure and youth activities.

Here you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for the municipality's youth every day.

About the assignment

As department manager, you are responsible for the Youth department and lead a team of dedicated employees who work closely with young people in their everyday lives. Our goal is to create safe, inclusive, and meaningful environments where young people can grow, develop, and feel involved.

You work in close collaboration with team leaders and are an active and important part of the management group of the Culture and Leisure Office.

Your role includes, among other things:

• Having personnel responsibility and ensuring a good and sustainable work environment
• Being responsible for the department's budget and ongoing financial monitoring and forecasts
• Leading and developing youth centers and youth activities based on the established policy for Open Youth Activities
• Following up, analyzing, and further developing the methods and practices of the activities
• Ensuring a child rights perspective, safety-promoting work, and an inclusive approach in the activities
• Driving collaboration with internal and external relevant actors
• Participating in the office's management group and contributing to strategic issues within culture and leisure
• Building relationships, being visible in the activities, and acting as support for employees in their daily work

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant higher education or other training/experience that the employer assesses as equivalent
• Documented managerial experience within municipal or other politically governed activities
• Experience in leading open youth activities
• Basic financial competence
• Good digital skills and familiarity with administrative systems
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

We place great importance on personal qualities. We are looking for someone with a present, secure, and relational leadership style that creates engagement and participation both in your team and in the activities. You build trusting relationships and have a good ability to collaborate with both employees and external actors. To thrive in the role, you need to be structured, analytical, and able to switch between strategic perspectives and operational presence. You are solution-oriented, communicative, and have the courage to make decisions even in complex situations. Above all, you are passionate about youth issues and creating safe, inclusive, and meaningful activities where young people feel seen and included.

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 the work. The starting point for our assignments is the common workplace, where we together develop the activities and create conditions for collaboration. We have systems that enable remote work by agreement with the manager and when the activities allow. 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.

About the position

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

About the recruitment process

You can easily apply by attaching your CV, but without a cover letter. Instead, answer our selection questions. Candidates who are assessed to meet the job's requirements (i.e., education, knowledge, and experience) will be invited to take a psychological test. Selection and interviews are ongoing.

Collaboration is a central part of our managerial appointments, meaning that final candidates will meet with union representatives as an integrated part of the recruitment process. These meetings take place at the municipal office in Kungsängen. A background check on the final candidate will be conducted in connection with reference checks.

In this recruitment, we do not collaborate with external actors, and we kindly but firmly request no contact from recruitment and staffing companies.

We look forward to receiving your application by February 8, 2026. Welcome to Upplands-Bro municipality!

In Upplands-Bro, we strive for a socially sustainable society where everyone has the opportunity to work and where preventive measures for mental health have a central role. We work together to reduce exclusion and promote integration and inclusion in society. Culture, sports, and recreation are important components in creating safety, community, and well-being for the residents of our municipality.

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 in our work and approach are Holistic View, Engagement, and Professionalism.