Do you want to make a difference?

Are you looking for a central role in a developing organization where you can make a difference every day? Do you have experience in waste management and an interest in daily operations and order? Then we look forward to hearing from you.

About the job

In Täby, the waste unit is responsible for the municipality's duty to collect, transport, and recycle municipal waste from property owners and businesses. The work is carried out by contracted entrepreneurs, and the unit works with service development, finance, fees, procurement, follow-up, statistics, and information. Täby is growing, and the waste operations are developing, with the waste unit participating in various projects with its waste expertise. This is a varied job that involves contact with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders in the waste sector. The unit also collaborates with eight municipalities and SÖRAB through a joint waste plan. You will be part of the waste unit, report to the Waste Manager, and work in Täby center. The position is a permanent full-time employment.

As a waste planner, you will follow up on collection and operational agreements, handle cases, ensure that suppliers comply with contracts, and that residents and businesses receive the right service. New and expanded areas of responsibility mean more agreements. Digitalization and the implementation of operational systems are areas of development that affect the position, including the maintenance of customer registers. You may also participate in urban development projects and monitor waste issues in upcoming detailed plans.

The unit consists of six people, and you are expected to contribute to other tasks as needed, such as during operational disturbances, communication materials, statistical reporting, and work with templates and routines.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant post-secondary education, perhaps as a community planner, environmental scientist, economist, or equivalent knowledge and experience from previous roles that Täby municipality considers comparable.
• Has experience in the waste and recycling sector and is accustomed to handling contract follow-up and operational-related issues. It is an advantage if you have worked in public administration.
• Can translate the content of agreements into practical waste management and has experience with operational systems in waste management.
• We expect you to have a good understanding of the need for documentation, good skills in the Office suite, and proficiency in Swedish in both spoken and written form.

As a person, you are positive, secure, and service-oriented. You find it easy to create and maintain good relationships and act in a responsible and solution-oriented manner. You have the ability to work independently but also appreciate the support you can give and receive in a highly competent team. You have a structured working method, are a good communicator, and are both attentive and businesslike. You need to be accustomed to prioritizing and re-prioritizing as needed, as well as working proactively and getting things done.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Täby municipality offers

In addition to an interesting, challenging, and meaningful job, we also offer a workplace with a positive spirit and a focus on service and reception.

On our website, you can read more about our benefits and what it is like to work in Täby municipality.

Other

Does this sound interesting? Welcome to register via “Apply”. We do not accept applications via email or mail.

• The position is a permanent full-time employment.
• Appointment will be made by agreement. Selection may occur during the application period.
• The last application date is March 15, 2026. Selection and interviews will be ongoing, so the position may be filled before the last application date.

About the recruitment process

In Täby municipality, recruitment is conducted based on the methodology of competence-based recruitment. The recruitment also includes various types of background checks for a quality-assured process. Before a possible employment in Täby municipality, you as a candidate will be asked to verify relevant education and work experience and present an extract from the Police's criminal record “Extract from the criminal record for an individual according to 9 § 1 paragraph of the Act (1998:620) on criminal records”. The extract must be presented in a sealed envelope and can be ordered on the Police's website Check your own information, e-service | Police Authority (polisen.se).

If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or prove that you are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit.

Processing of personal data

When you register your application, Täby municipality will process your personal data to administer your application. The municipal executive board in Täby municipality is responsible for these processing activities. Please read more about how Täby municipality processes personal data on Personal data - Täby municipality (taby.se).

We would like to inform you that your application is a public document according to the principle of public access, which means that your application documents may be requested.

About Täby municipality

Täby is one of Sweden's best-managed municipalities with great freedom of choice, high-quality welfare services, an attractive business climate, and a stable economy. The schools in the municipality show top results, the preschools offer a safe and stimulating environment, and the satisfaction at the municipality's elderly care facilities is high. The location is attractive with proximity to both Stockholm and Arlanda, while access to forests, sea, and recreational areas provides opportunities for nature experiences and recreation.

Täby is developing with new attractive and safe environments and by further developing existing areas – sustainably, with care for cultural heritage and where larger contiguous green areas are preserved. Half of Täby should be green and the whole of Täby sustainable. Traffic and infrastructure should work in everyday life and be developed for the future.

The Community Development Office, which consists of three departments, is an important actor as Täby develops. The departments work in parallel in project form, creating conditions for varied collaboration with other professions. With a focus on four new sustainable districts with different architecture, our employees have great opportunities to influence with their specialist knowledge. Do you want to help create the future Täby?