Vacant job

About the Position

We are now seeking an engaged interim manager for a public organization in Gothenburg. In your role as interim manager, you will be involved in leading and developing a healthcare and social services organization forward, while also combining leadership with employer responsibilities.

You will be part of an engaged management team and have access to professional support from finance, HR, and communication functions. The role of interim manager is characterized by close collaboration, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference for the organization.

The position includes the following tasks:

• Create clarity in the assignment and plan the work together with employees.
• Ensure good working conditions and stable operations in the organization.
• Be attentive to the needs of the individuals the organization serves.
• Engage and involve employees in quality work and development.
• Encourage new ideas and actively seize opportunities for improvement.
• Manage changes in a constructive and pedagogical manner.
• Continuously develop and reflect on your own leadership.
• Lead by example and adhere to guidelines, regulations, and common working methods.
• Work towards a workplace free from discrimination and with equal conditions for all.
• Promote competence development, collaboration, and a trusting work environment.
• Create long-term sustainable working conditions and a safe work environment.

Assignment Period and Scope:

The position as interim manager is a full-time consultancy assignment starting as soon as possible and is expected to last until 2026-08-31, with the possibility of extension for up to three (3) months.

Requirements for the Position:

• University education of at least 120 credits in healthcare and social services, social work, or behavioral sciences, or other equivalent education.
• Documented experience from at least one assignment of similar nature.
• Good knowledge of the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL).
• One (1) reference assignment must be provided, with contact details for a referee who can confirm that the assignment was of a similar nature.
• Availability to participate in interviews on February 27, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
• Can work during the entire requested period: immediately – 2026-08-31, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 months.
• Can work daytime, evening, and weekend according to the needs of the assignment.
• Fluent in Swedish in both spoken and written form.

To proceed in the process, you need to clearly state in your CV that all the above requirements are met. Indicate which assignment(s) demonstrate the requested experience. The time period should be stated in year and month YY-MM.

About You

To succeed in the role, we believe you are attentive and aware of other people's needs, feelings, and opinions, and treat your surroundings with respect, consideration, and care. You collaborate well with others by listening, showing interest, and working towards the common goal.

Furthermore, you can influence and engage through clear communication and inspire motivation, good performance, and team spirit. You are also change-oriented, see opportunities in development, and motivate others by explaining changes in a clear and constructive manner. Finally, you have good collaboration skills, can work independently, and quickly adapt to new tasks.

To ensure a competence-based recruitment process, we use psychological tests. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. The application deadline is February 19, 2026, and selection will be ongoing.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact the responsible recruiter: Maja Nyström via Adecco's switchboard at 010 – 173 73 00 or email: [email protected]

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact support at [email protected]

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