Vacant job

Our current district manager will be on parental leave, and we are now seeking a replacement.

Are you a structured and independent leader who thrives on collaboration and enjoys a coaching role? Then you might be the perfect fit for the position of District Manager at Biometria.

We offer you an independent role in a forward-looking company where you have the opportunity to influence and shape the future. Our core values at Biometria are Reliable, Impartial, Engaged, and Together. Biometria strives to create an attractive workplace characterized by openness and an inclusive climate.

We welcome you to contribute to our operations with your expertise – diversity is a strength!

Responsibilities as District Manager

The Örnsköldsvik district currently consists of 9 measurement sites with approximately 25 employees. As the interim District Manager, you will be based at your own home, meaning you must reside within the district area. You will have primary responsibility for personnel and operations within your district. Your tasks include:

• Ensuring quality and daily operations at our measurement sites
• Personnel and work environment responsibility for your team
• Recruiting, leading, and coaching employees with diverse skills and experiences, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment and a strong, engaged team.
• Building strong customer relationships and ensuring our services deliver significant value to our clients
• Working with results and goals for the district operations and ensuring we achieve them together
• Monitoring budget and finances and managing result responsibility

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who wants and can lead personnel remotely. You thrive in a coaching role and are inspired by working towards clear goals. You are customer-oriented, understanding and capable of delivering what is valuable to the customer. Furthermore, you are a flexible problem-solver who is not afraid to re-plan and is clear in your communication. We place great importance on your personal qualities and that you, regardless of gender or origin, complement our operations.

As we collaborate across district boundaries regarding staffing, recruitment, and training, we also expect you to be a driven team player motivated by developing and uplifting your colleagues. You are an experienced computer user with no trouble learning new systems. Finally, a B-class driver's license is a prerequisite and thus a requirement, as business travel is part of the role.

We place great importance on your personal qualities and that you share our values: Reliable, Impartial, Engaged, and Together.

Desirable/Assets

We prefer candidates with an interest in forestry. As the position involves personnel management, previous experience in leading others is also highly regarded.

Employment

This is a fixed-term contract with a start date of 2026-06-01 (earlier is welcome) during the current district manager's absence, ending no later than 2027-06-30.

Your Application

Please submit your application via the link below. Your application should include a presentation of yourself, what attracts you to the position, and a CV/resume.

We care about our employees' well-being and offer you:

• An independent role with great freedom and opportunity to influence
• Flexibility – you can work partially from home and manage your own workday
• Wellness allowance and private health insurance
• Access to holiday homes in Sweden and an apartment in Spain
• Annual choice of benefits (ATK)
• Access to a benefits portal
• Company car/benefit car

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute with their unique experiences.

About Biometria

To read more about Biometria and our timber measurement services, please visit Biometria.se

Information regarding the position is provided by: Area Manager, Leif Haglund, tel. 010-228 5329 email: [email protected]

Please submit your application no later than 2026-04-15

We have made our own recruitment efforts and decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

By submitting your application, you consent to Biometria using your personal data for the purpose of conducting recruitment work related to this position in accordance with the GDPR. Please read more at the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (imy.se).

Biometria is a member-owned and central actor in the Swedish forestry industry. We measure the timber flowing between the forest and industry, and as an impartial party, we ensure that Sweden's forest owners are secure in their timber transactions. Our mission is to support and develop timber trade, logistics, and production in the timber market. Biometria also offers services for the digitalization and automation of timber flows and transactions, and we have long-term collaborations with research institutes and universities. Through our work, we act as an information hub within the forestry industry, offering a platform with standardized and quality-assured information that we and other actors can use to build new modern services. In total, we have 850 employees with operations throughout Sweden; our headquarters is located in Uppsala.