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Uddevalla – A Place for Life

Welcome to become part of our growing municipality and work with us to provide even better service to our residents.

We offer an attractive workplace that gives you great opportunities to develop in your professional role. Our goal is for everyone to thrive and grow throughout their entire career. We also strive to develop as an employer and actively work to make the best use of your knowledge and engagement. We appreciate and encourage participation from everyone.

Uddevalla Municipality is a beautiful location by the sea in the heart of Bohuslän. We believe in an open and positive interaction between the municipality, education, business, and culture.

We hope you will enjoy working with us!

About the Workplace

As a Business Economist at Uddevalla Upper Secondary School, you will become part of our team and help shape the future of our municipality. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills will be central to our efforts to develop effective solutions to improve service for our residents.

• We offer a stable work environment with good development opportunities.
• A culture of collaboration and participation where every voice counts.
• A unique workplace by the sea with proximity to both nature and city life.

We look forward to having you in our team, and we are convinced that you will enjoy working with us!

Responsibilities

As a Business Economist at Uddevalla Municipality, you will play a central role in contributing to our vision of an efficient and sustainable municipal operation. Your tasks will be diverse and dynamic. Here are some of the key areas of responsibility:

• Analysis and evaluation of financial results to identify areas for improvement and strategic opportunities.
• Create budgets and forecasts in collaboration with various departments to ensure sustainable economic decision-making.
• Develop and implement effective economic processes and routines, focusing on structure and long-term sustainability.
• Participate in and support business planning and strategic development projects.
• Build relationships and collaborate with colleagues and external partners to promote the municipality's economic goals.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has a strong understanding of economics and business development. You are an independent and flexible person who thrives in structured work with a clear goal and result orientation. Your commitment to building relationships and collaborating with various stakeholders will be crucial in achieving our common goals. You have problem-solving analytical skills and are strategic and structured. You are a stable and resilient person who enjoys working independently as well as in a team.

You are an independent and flexible person who can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. Stability and resilience are qualities you value and that drive you to achieve set goals.

Qualifications

• Adequate education as an economist.
• Experience, preferably from work in public administration or schools.
• Previous work as a public administration economist or business economist is meritorious.

We value engaged and proactive individuals who want to contribute to our municipality and our residents. If you feel these qualities describe you, do not hesitate to apply for the position and become part of our dynamic team in Uddevalla!

Other Information

The position is 50% with a possibility of extension.

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The link below contains consolidated information regarding the main benefits available under the collective agreement we have in Uddevalla Municipality. The information covers vacation, salary and allowances, parental leave, insurance, competence development, and pension.

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