Vacant job

Help shape the future of social services in Umeå!

We are in the midst of an important and exciting development journey. We are now looking for you who want to help strengthen and develop our authority functions – to meet future demands for a social service that is accessible, legally secure, and equitable.

With us, development is not just about change – it is about creating real value for the people we exist to serve. Collaboration, holistic perspective, and quality permeate our work, and we want to be at the forefront when the new Social Services Act becomes reality.

Do you want to drive this shift together with us?

About the operations

The Elderly Care in Umeå Municipality works to ensure that older people can live an independent, secure, and meaningful life.

Within the area of elderly investigation and prevention, we are responsible for authority functions according to the Social Services Act.

We are in an active development phase where we strengthen work on legal security, equity, accessibility, and collaboration, in line with the municipality's goals for social sustainability.

About the role

As a Business Developer, you have a central role in our organization. You operate in the interface between operations, management, and collaboration, where you both drive development and create conditions for others to succeed.

You contribute to ensuring our working methods are clear, sustainable, and adapted to the new Social Services Act.

You are part of the management group and work closely with unit managers, social secretaries, and partners – both within and outside the organization.

Your assignment

With us, you will have a broad and meaningful assignment where you:

• Lead and develop forums for collaboration
• Strengthen cooperation both internally and externally
• Represent the operations in various collaborative contexts
• Contribute to the transition to the new Social Services Act
• Support and work together with managers and social secretaries in development work
• Create structure, consensus, and sustainable working methods
• Work for increased accessibility, equality, and quality

We are looking for you who

• Have a degree in Social Work or other relevant higher education
• Have experience with authority functions
• Have worked with development or change management
• Have fluent skills in Swedish (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English

Meritorious

• Experience of development or change work in a politically governed organization

And additionally:

• Are structured and have analytical abilities
• Take initiative and drive your work forward
• Find it easy to collaborate and build relationships
• Are clear, pedagogical, and communicative

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Why you should choose us

With us, you get more than a job – you get an assignment where you can truly make a difference.

You become part of a operation characterized by trust, engagement, and collaboration, where we together develop working methods for the future social services. Here there is both the will and the space to think new thoughts.

We warmly welcome your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Together with us, you will work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun.

Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality

We are growing, and therefore we might be looking for you? Do you want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.