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About the Job

We are now looking for a development leader in Safety for the Social Administration Nordost.

As a development leader in Safety, you will work to increase the safety of residents in the Nordost urban area. Together with colleagues, you will be responsible for coordinating local area development where multiple stakeholders collaborate in crime prevention and safety enhancement efforts. Your role is to drive and follow up on processes. Within the framework of the collaboration model Safe in Gothenburg, we develop local situational reports, conduct cause analyses, and initiate measures together with other actors operating in the area.

The work is flexible and requires you to keep many processes running simultaneously. The job involves a strong focus on collaboration with other community actors.

The position is a temporary contract from 2026-05-01 to 2027-03-31, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

Applicants should have relevant academic education such as criminology, social work, sociology, or equivalent qualifications as assessed by the employer. Knowledge of crime prevention work is required. Experience in similar work within public administration and being multilingual are advantageous.

It is also beneficial to have good local knowledge of the Nordost urban area.

We are looking for someone who is action-oriented, results-driven, and enjoys collaborating with others. You have strong communication skills, can create engagement, and are accustomed to meeting groups in the role of coordinator and meeting leader. Furthermore, you are structured and analytical.

In the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

In this process, we will not use a cover letter as an application document. You will be asked to answer a number of questions describing your competencies in the requested area during the application process. The selection will be based on these responses as a complement to your CV, and we will not request a cover letter.

Selection and interviews may begin before the application deadline, so do not hesitate to submit your application today!

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To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, comply with GDPR requirements, and facilitate good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or mail. If you have protected personal information, DO NOT apply through the system but contact the recruiting manager for handling your application.

The City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for the residents, visitors, and businesses of Gothenburg. As an employee of the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you can engage in interesting and meaningful tasks. The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to combat discrimination.

The urban area has good communication and proximity to Gothenburg's center. Here you will find unique natural areas and a varied building structure where development, renewal, and expansion occur in many areas. The structure of the urban area and the diversity among residents and employees make working with us both developing and educational. As an employee, you make an important contribution to making Nordost an attractive area to live, work, and reside in. Through your work, you will help develop the city together with others. Do you want to be a part of this?

About Us

The Social Administration Nordost works to provide residents in northeastern Gothenburg with equivalent and effective welfare, enabling them to live safe and independent lives. The administration provides support to individuals and families according to the Social Services Act. We also offer activities and meeting places that can provide children and youth with meaningful leisure time. Additionally, the administration actively works with crisis support, safety issues, community life, public health, and contacts with residents and civil society.

Welcome to a vibrant administration in a dynamic urban area - here we work for community and openness with a focus on those we serve!