Vacant job

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of over 2.3 billion SEK. We have more than 1,800 employees and nearly 21,600 students.

Do you want to help shape the university of the future? The University Secretariat plays a central role in the university's decision-making processes, information management, and information security. We are now looking for a Unit Manager who wants to lead, develop, and strengthen the operations together with engaged employees and colleagues.

Within the university, there is a consolidated business support unit consisting of seven departments. The University Secretariat is part of the Planning and Economics department. The University Secretariat handles cases and provides advice and support in the areas of law, procurement, information management, and information security.

As Unit Manager for the University Secretariat, you ensure the unit's services and support to management, researchers, and teachers, and you develop the unit's operations in close collaboration with the academic community as well as other units and departments within the business support function. The role also includes developing the university's information security and owning the IT systems related to information management. You also have operational, budgetary, and personnel responsibility for the unit's 18 employees and report directly to the Head of the Planning and Economics department, being part of the department's management group.

As an employer, we believe it is important to have a good balance between work and leisure, and that we should enjoy our work. Read more about our benefits here (https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/formaner).

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have an academic degree relevant to the assignment. You have experience in qualified leadership roles with personnel responsibility and have a clear desire and ability to motivate, develop, and lead employees and operations, working towards effective methods and high quality. You are a good communicator who can express yourself clearly and pedagogically on complex issues, both orally and in writing, in both Swedish and English.

Experience from public sector operations is a requirement. Experience from universities, colleges, or other government agencies is particularly meritorious. You have good knowledge of public administration and the regulations governing agency operations. We view positively experience in one or more of the unit's areas of responsibility: law, public procurement, information management, or information security.

As a person, you are open, receptive, and have the ability to build good relationships, while also being proactive, clear, and collaboration-oriented. You act with confidence and sound judgment and have a diplomatic approach.

Scope and Location

The position is a permanent full-time employment located in Luleå. A probationary period may apply.

Further Information

For questions about the position, please contact Ulrica van Deventer, Head of Planning and Economics, [email protected], +46 920-49 30 18.

Union Representatives:

SACO-S Diana Chroneer, +46 920-49 2037, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, +46 920-49 1721, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, attaching a cover letter, CV/resume, and degree certificate. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English.

Application Deadline: August 9, 2026

Reference Number: 3823-2026