Environmental Development Leader at Region Västmanland

Do you want to make a real difference in sustainability efforts at Region Västmanland? We are looking for someone who is passionate about environmental and climate issues and wants to be an active part of an engaged team motivated to drive development forward together. Here, you will have the opportunity to contribute, influence, and create change – every day. For real.

Job Responsibilities

The Sustainability Department has a cross-sectoral mission to support management and the region's administrations in sustainability work with a focus on the organization itself. Within sustainability, we work with issues that encompass environmental and climate concerns as well as human rights.

You will become part of our environmental team within the Sustainability Department. You will carry out assignments and drive projects together with our administrations and operations in various environmental areas, as well as provide support and develop environmental management work. One of the region's focus areas within the environment is circular material flows with a focus on disposable items in healthcare. The work is carried out both independently and together with other team members.

As an Environmental Development Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• initiating, leading, and participating in development processes and collaboration projects
• managing and developing methods and tools to plan, implement, and follow up politically set goals.
• supporting, informing, and conducting training.
• being a support to the region's environmental representatives.

About the Workplace

The position is located at the Sustainability Department and belongs to the Regional Management in Region Västmanland. The department works region-wide for sustainable development within its own organization. You will be part of a team with nine colleagues, four of whom work more specifically with environmental and climate issues. We contribute expert knowledge to integrate sustainability into governance and management processes, ensure the conditions for the region to work resource-efficiently, and support the operations in achieving the region's sustainability goals. The region is a Finnish administrative area, where the Sustainability Department coordinates the work.

For us, it is important that you feel good and enjoy your job, which is why we offer you:

• A tailored introduction to help you feel secure in your professional role
• Opportunities for professional development through internal training
• A workplace for different stages of life
• Free access to our fully equipped gym
• Wellness allowance of 3000 SEK/year
• Bicycle benefit

Read more about the benefits here: Your Benefits - Region Västmanland (https://regionvastmanland.se/dina-formaner)

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• University or college degree in environmental and climate studies
• Current multi-year experience working systematically with environmental and sustainability issues.
• Current experience leading projects and driving change initiatives

It is meritorious if you have:

• Current experience working with environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Current experience in business development
• Current experience driving projects and change initiatives related to quality and efficient resource use
• Current experience conducting training
• Current experience working in public administration, preferably environmental issues in healthcare.

To succeed in this role, you need to be results-oriented and have the ability to drive projects and assignments all the way to completion. Since the position involves many different points of contact, you need to be good at collaborating and building relationships. You have strong communication skills and are comfortable conducting training, meetings, and workshops. Furthermore, you have a solution-oriented approach while maintaining a holistic perspective and focus on the goal.

We place great importance on your personal qualities and skills.

Employment Conditions

Employment type: Permanent

Employment rate: Full-time

Location: Västerås

Start date according to agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application by March 17, 2026.

• When applying, please only attach your CV and preferably relevant certificates.
• You will also be asked to answer a number of questions as part of our selection assessment.
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process.

Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: How to Apply for a Job at Region Västmanland (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/)

About the Region

If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: Region Västmanland Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/)

We at Region Västmanland are responsible for health, medical, and dental care for everyone living in the county. We also work with everything from public transport and culture to business issues, education, and research. Together, we are 7,000 employees, with 300 different professions, in ten locations.

We are at the heart of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together, we are driven to create a better society for everyone who lives and works here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people where they are. This is how we can meet the high expectations of our stakeholders and residents.

Together, we make a difference. For real.

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