Vacant job

Ref: 20261151

Are you ready to take the baton and take responsibility for the administration's local planning work while our regular unit manager is on parental leave?

In the role of Unit Manager, you will have a varied and responsible assignment where you combine operational leadership with strategic development work. You lead a team of eight local coordinators with a focus on trust, clarity, and engagement – while simultaneously being an active part of driving the administration's local planning work forward.

This position is a parental leave substitute for up to one year.

Responsibilities

As Unit Manager, you have personnel, budget, and operational responsibility for your unit. You are responsible for planning and follow-up within your area of responsibility and actively contribute to the department's overall goals and development.

You will play a central role in the administration's local planning work. To succeed in this, your ability to create good collaborations, build professional networks, and develop long-term relationships will be key success factors. Since many of the department's assignments are driven in close collaboration between several units, you thrive working together with your colleagues in the management group to develop and drive the operations forward.

As Unit Manager, you report to the Department Manager and are part of the department's management group together with other unit managers, property controllers, and the digitalization development lead.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• Relevant university education of at least 180 credits
• Several years of documented experience within the subject area
• Documented leadership experience that the employer deems relevant
• Experience from local planning work or property management
• Good IT skills and experience working with IT tools related to daily work
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

The following are considered meritorious:

• Management experience
• Experience working in a politically governed organization
• Experience managing support and service operations in a large organization
• Experience with change/development work in a large organization
• Management and leadership training

Personal qualities:

We are looking for a confident and engaging leader who creates participation and motivates others to achieve common goals. You work in a structured manner and have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize effectively while adhering to set timeframes. You communicate clearly and ensure that messages and expectations are clear to all involved. Furthermore, you are relationship-building, social, and have an easy time building and maintaining contacts.

Why choose Malmö City

• A strategic and meaningful assignment where you make a real difference
• Secure employment in one of Sweden's largest municipalities
• Opportunity to influence and develop future care and elderly care
• Strong collegial support and close collaboration in the management group
• Good development and career opportunities

About the workplace

The Health, Care and Social Services Administration is Malmö City's second-largest administration. With commitment and heart, we simplify daily life for tens of thousands of Malmö residents.

We strive for our employees to reflect Malmö's diversity and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.

Read more about us as an employer at malmo.se/jobb

Information about the position

Employment type: Fixed-term employment for up to one year

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: As agreed

Other

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common task is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the people of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö City as an employer here https://malmo.se/Jobb.html

Malmö City has been a Finnish administrative area since 2015. This means that the municipality has a special obligation under the Minority Act to inform about the rights of the Finnish minority, offer services in their mother tongue, and protect and promote their language and culture. We look forward to receiving your application!

Digital selection process

To make our selection process smooth and modern, we will use digital selection methods. We at Malmö City no longer collect personal cover letters; instead, focus on updating your CV and prepare for any potential digital tests and interviews.

Do you want to be part of making a difference for our Malmö residents? Warmly welcome with your application!