Vacant job

Welcome to a job that actively improves Sweden's labor market! Our mission is to create social benefit by bringing together job seekers and employers. At the same time, we are committed to providing secure and equal service to our citizens. Together, we get Sweden to work! Do you want to join us?

Our Mission

On the national department Support and Matching, we provide remote service and support to job seekers. We work with several important areas of responsibility such as matching, guidance, and counseling, as well as decisions on measures for job seekers. Our main task is to reduce the time spent in unemployment.

Our Workplace

You will be part of a management group with several colleagues who have offices in other locations. Together, we work towards common goals and can always count on each other's support in our daily work. Our leadership style is result-oriented, proactive, close, and coaching, encouraging participation, motivation, and responsibility.

Responsibilities of the Unit Manager

Your role as Unit Manager involves overall operational, budget, and personnel responsibility. You are responsible for ensuring that the unit's results meet established goals.

As a Unit Manager, you are part of the Department Director's management group and, together with this person and the other Unit Managers, you will be responsible for the department's results and development. You have an important task in creating a well-functioning management group and, together with section managers, drive and develop the unit, which consists of approximately 200 employees. The employees are located in both Gothenburg and Skara, and you are expected to work in both locations.

You enable good performance, high job satisfaction, and a good work environment by working in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's leadership criteria. You promote a culture characterized by trust, openness, and security. Your work takes place in strong partnership within and outside your own department and in good cooperation with trade union partners. As a Unit Manager, you are a role model in living up to the Swedish Public Employment Service's vision and the public sector values.

Our Offer

This is a permanent full-time position that may start with a six-month probationary period. The location of employment is Örebro or Karlskoga.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement and flexible working hours. After a few months, once you have familiarized yourself with the operations, there is an opportunity to enter into an agreement for remote work of up to 49%, provided that the operations allow it.

Our offer also includes wellness activities during working hours and a favorable wellness allowance. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to competence development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society as a whole.

Basic Requirements for the Position

At least one year of current experience in:

• Leadership with operational and personnel responsibility within the Swedish Public Employment Service

Or

• Leadership at a corresponding level with operational and personnel responsibility from another organization

Other Merits for the Position

• Good knowledge of labor market issues and the labor market policy mandate
• Experience of working in the public sector as well as good experience of exercising public authority
• Experience of cooperation and collaboration with suppliers
• Experience of successfully working with goal and result fulfillment
• Experience of indirect leadership

The public sector values guide us in our daily work. As an employee, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and to contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our agency.

In addition, you must have the personal ability and aptitude to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's leadership criteria.

As a leader at the Swedish Public Employment Service, you are expected to be:

Responsible – take responsibility for the whole, create clear direction and good conditions.

Proactive – turn decisions into action, be a clear and courageous role model.

Result-oriented – follow up, develop, and drive the operations towards common goals.

Application

Does this sound like a position for you? Please submit your application no later than 2026-06-22.

Attach your CV where you specify the year, month, and duties for each employment. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so that we get a clear picture of your experience. If the requested information is not provided, you risk being excluded from the selection. You do not need to send a cover letter.

Selection tests may occur during the recruitment process. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.

Welcome to us – we work for a Sweden at work! Here you work on the government's mandate for a well-functioning labor market. The goal is to shorten the time in unemployment by matching job seekers with employers. Our efforts are primarily directed towards those furthest from the labor market and towards employers who are open to hiring them with the greatest need for support. We counteract incorrect payments and violations of welfare systems so that our tax funds are used effectively for their intended purpose. We collaborate with many other actors and together we find solutions that make a difference – for a Sweden at work.