Vacant job

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work on one of the major societal issues of our time – migration. We are a team of approximately 6,000 people, and we have an exceptionally important job!

We are looking for a Team Leader for Reception Unit 1 in Uppsala. With us, you will work on current societal issues influenced by global events. Issues that matter and engage. We offer a dynamic environment where continuous improvement and interaction with people are at the forefront.

We offer a job that truly matters

There is a lot happening in our environment, and many people are seeking to come to Sweden. Therefore, we need to strengthen our operations with more employees who can assist in the areas where the need is currently greatest. Our operations are extensive, and over time, there may be a need for your expertise in other case types as well; thus, there are many development opportunities. Regardless of where in the organization you work, you play a significant role in contributing to the execution of our important societal mission. Your job with us is truly important.

What does a Team Leader do?

As a Team Leader, you represent the employer and support the immediate manager in the operational leadership work at the unit. This means you allocate resources, coordinate, and follow up on the team's daily work, reporting continuously to the unit manager. Through a coaching approach, you guide the employees in the team.

You lead the team towards results and goal achievement, ensuring that standards are followed. You drive the work to continuously improve methods and ways of working. As a Team Leader, you contribute to the unit having good conditions in the form of a developing work environment, the right competence, reasonable workload, clear goals, and good planning.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who leads and motivates others to achieve common goals. You coordinate groups, create engagement, and foster participation. You have good collaboration skills, are attentive, and resolve conflicts constructively. Furthermore, you see the big picture and consider the best interests of the entire organization in your actions and decisions. You quickly and judiciously weigh information, plan, and make quick decisions, even with limited information or difficult circumstances.

In our work as civil servants, there are also high demands on judgment and a high level of security and confidentiality awareness.

You who apply have

• Academic education of at least 120 ECTS credits with a focus on law, social sciences, or behavioral sciences, or other education combined with relevant experience for the role
• Current experience in administrative law case handling
• Good communication skills and express yourself well verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

It is an advantage if you have

• Leadership training
• Experience in leading and developing groups and/or individuals
• Experience of coaching leadership
• Experience of working in the public sector
• Knowledge of interview and investigation methodology
• Experience of leading through change

Information

Employment type: Permanent with an initial probationary period

Working hours: Office hours

Location: Uppsala

Start date: As soon as possible

Employee benefits: Read about our employee benefits here.

Application

Welcome to submit your application documents no later than XXXXXX. We receive your application via our recruitment system.

About the recruitment process

It is important to us that all competence in the labor market is utilized. We therefore welcome all applicants and strive for an even gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and skill. You can read more about what this entails at arbetsgivarverket.se.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but we wish that you answer the selection questions as clearly and in detail as possible so that we can make a fair assessment of your experience regarding whether you are qualified to proceed in the recruitment or not. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. In the event of an interview, you may also be asked to answer questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact details for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page "Vacancies and Expressions of Interest" on migrationsverket.se: Questions and answers about applying for a job at the Migration Agency.

To work at the Migration Agency, you must have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of these grounds: Swedish citizenship (required for some positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or a permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal data, or other information that you yourself assess as sensitive, you should contact [email protected] before you make your application, and we will tell you more about our security routines.

The Migration Agency's processing of personal data

The Migration Agency's recruitments are carried out entirely under our own or procured suppliers' management. We therefore ask that we do not receive phone calls and emails from recruitment agencies and ad salespeople.