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In Upplands-Bro Municipality, we are approximately 2,000 employees dedicated to providing our residents and visitors with the best possible service and experience. Here, you help build a municipality where a holistic approach, engagement, and professionalism permeate the organization as we work together to fulfill our common societal mission.

The Youth Department is tasked with creating safe, inclusive, and developmental environments where young people in the municipality have the opportunity to grow, influence, and participate on their own terms. The operations are built on the presence of adults, clear structures, and a relationship-building approach that strengthens young people's self-esteem, hope for the future, and sense of belonging.

As a Group Leader, you play a central role in leading and coordinating the daily work within the department. The role involves creating structure, clarity, and a common direction for the operations, as well as supporting employees in their tasks.

Job Description

The department is responsible for providing safe and developmental meeting places for young people in the municipality. Operations are conducted at three youth clubs: Bro Youth Club, Trappan, and Hagan, which serve as fixed and well-known meeting spots for teenagers. Here, open activities are offered with a focus on community, participation, and meaningful leisure time.

In addition to the fixed meeting places, mobile and outreach activities are also conducted through youth coaches. The work is relationship-building, preventive, and project-oriented, aiming to strengthen young people's influence, engagement, and participation – especially for those who do not seek out established activities themselves. Collaboration with schools, guardians, associations, and other societal actors is a central part of the mission.

The Group Leader role is a new function established as a result of an organizational change. Previously, the department had two supervisors, but is now transitioning to a consolidated Group Leader function. This change aims to create a more sustainable and cohesive organization where roles, responsibilities, and work processes are clearly defined. This creates better conditions for unified management, clear follow-up, and a consistent approach throughout the department.

Responsibilities:

• Operational leadership of the daily work within the youth club operations and outreach activities.
• Planning, coordination, and ongoing support for youth leaders, including scheduling, staffing, and practical management.
• Driving and developing methodological work in the operations based on assignments, target group needs, and current guidelines.
• Acting as a contact person in dialogue with schools, guardians, associations, and other partners.
• Ensuring that established routines and methods are followed and, together with the Department Manager, leading the continued development and quality work of the operations.

We are looking for you who:

• Have relevant post-secondary education in social, pedagogical, or behavioral fields.
• Have experience working in open youth activities and feel confident in interacting with the target group.
• Have experience in operational leadership and the ability to lead daily work, make decisions, and prioritize.
• Have strong organizational skills and can structure, coordinate, and ensure the quality of operations.
• Are a confident mentor who can provide support, guidance, and feedback to employees in their daily work.
• Have the ability to translate goals and assignments into practical work, follow guidelines, and drive a methodical and consistent approach.

In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on personal qualities. As a Group Leader, you need to be analytical and able to see the big picture, connections, and needs in the operations, while also having the ability to translate analysis into practical action. You are proactive and take responsibility for driving the work forward, even in situations where the frameworks are not always given.

The role requires you to be responsible and confident in your leadership, with the ability to make decisions, stand firm in daily life, and build trust with both employees and partners. At the same time, you need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions in an operation characterized by variation and close presence to the target group.

We offer

Upplands-Bro Municipality has the advantages of a small municipality, including short decision-making paths and great opportunities to be involved in the development of the work. The starting point for our assignments is the shared workplace, where we develop operations together and create conditions for collaboration. The municipality works actively to increase gender equality and diversity in the workplace, so we welcome applicants who contribute to this. Read more about the municipality as an employer here.

About the position

The position is full-time, including working two weekends per month and two evenings per week. Probationary employment may apply. Start date by agreement.

About the recruitment process

We look forward to receiving your application by June 28, 2026. You apply easily by attaching your CV, but without a cover letter. Instead, answer our selection questions. Candidates who meet all mandatory requirements (education, knowledge, and experience) will be contacted for the next step in the process. In some recruitments, psychometric tests may also be relevant, depending on the nature and needs of the role.

Selection and interviews take place continuously during the advertising period, so do not wait to submit your application.

We warmly welcome your application!

In Upplands-Bro, we strive for a socially sustainable society where everyone has the opportunity to work and where preventive measures for mental health issues play a central role. We work together to reduce exclusion and promote integration and inclusion in society. Culture, sports, and recreation are important components for creating safety, community, and well-being for the residents of our municipality.

Upplands-Bro Municipality is one of Sweden's most expanding municipalities where development is at the center. We welcome you to a workplace where the keywords in our work and approach are Holistic View, Engagement, and Professionalism.