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IF Metall organizes employees in the manufacturing, automotive, and chemical industries, mining, pharmaceutical companies, and laundries, with over 300,000 members at 13,000 workplaces across Sweden. About 21 percent of the members are women. IF Metall has a feminist perspective and advocates for justice, equality, and gender equality.

IF Metall is looking for a team-oriented local ombudsman for Eastern Värmland.

Do you have experience in negotiations, union work, and good knowledge of labor law? Do you want to work for and with people?

IF Metall is now seeking a local ombudsman for Division 19, Eastern Värmland, with the workplace located in Karlskoga. As an ombudsman, you will be offered a meaningful and developing job where you make a difference for the division's members every day. Here you will have the opportunity to work with engaged colleagues in a role where you will have many contacts and collaborations. The position is a permanent full-time employment.

We look forward to your application!

About the position

In the role of local ombudsman, you will collaborate with other ombudsmen, administrators, and the division's elected representatives to carry out tasks related to union activities. Your main duties will include:

• Providing labor law advice and representing members in negotiations and disputes
• Recruiting members and supporting/developing existing clubs as well as forming new ones
• Supporting and strengthening the organization
• Creating engagement for membership and union values

In this role, you will independently handle negotiations and member matters and provide ongoing support to elected representatives and members. You will report to the local coordinator. The start date will be agreed upon, and salary and employment conditions are according to the agreement for local ombudsmen.

Contact:
Local Coordinator, Tomas Lindkvist: 0586-72 11 89
HR Generalist, Carolina Mannerqvist: 08-786 80 89

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with experience in union work and good knowledge of labor law. The role requires you to have negotiation experience and preferably have worked with member recruitment or organizing. A suitable educational background may include labor law education combined with training in negotiation and/or organizing. Previous experience as an ombudsman or in collective bargaining is an advantage. You express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish, and you should have a good command of spoken English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus. You are comfortable using IT tools to support your work.

To succeed in this role, you must have the ability to build good relationships, a structured working method, and it is important that you are a good team player. You are communicative, adaptable to changes, and maintain calm even in pressured situations. To thrive in the role, you should be interested in strategic issues and enjoy problem-solving. Since travel is required for the position, a valid driver's license (B) is a requirement.

We are looking for someone who shares the values of the labor movement and has a strong interest in union issues.

If you want to know how we handle personal data, information is available at Recruitment - IF Metall.

About the organization

IF Metall organizes employees in the manufacturing, automotive, and chemical industries, mining, pharmaceutical companies, and laundries, with 300,000 members at 12,900 workplaces across Sweden. About 21 percent of the members are women. IF Metall is a feminist union advocating for justice, equality, and gender equality. It is a knowledge-intensive organization striving for a good working environment for all, valuing diversity in workgroups, and pursuing diversity in all respects. We offer you a professional, meaningful, and developing job that focuses on the continuous development of people and industry. IF Metall strives for diversity and values the qualities of balanced age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity. Read more at: ifmetall