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Are you an experienced manager and leader in strategic urban planning issues? Then this assignment is perfect for you!

About the assignment

This is a consultancy assignment via Bemannia where you will work on behalf of our client in Gävle. The role covers approximately 75–80% FTE, starting in week 41, 2026, through week 14, 2027, with a possible extension.

Our client is planning a number of major projects and is therefore seeking an experienced manager for a role in strategic urban planning. As Unit Manager, you will lead the unit with responsibility for personnel, budget, and operational planning, while driving development work in a politically governed organization. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. We are therefore looking for an analytical and strategic person with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to see the big picture. Our client would prefer that you lead through trust-based leadership, create clear direction, delegate responsibility, and develop your employees. You must also be able to make well-founded decisions, take responsibility, and act with judgment in changing situations.

Your responsibilities

Responsibilities include, among other things, responsibility for personnel, budget, and operational planning. The role also involves making well-founded decisions in pressured situations and leading the operations securely through change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the unit for strategic urban planning.
• Participating in political preparatory committees.
• Coaching employees on complex urban planning issues.
• Participating in strategic development processes and contributing to a holistic perspective and coordination in a complex organization.
• Collaborating broadly, both internally within the municipality and with external actors such as authorities, property developers, and other partners.
• Leadership work: you should motivate and empower others with the authority needed to efficiently achieve common goals, creating engagement and involvement.
• Goal and result-oriented work in prioritization, planning, and action.
• Administrative tasks within the organization's systems.

Your qualifications

• Several years of management experience.
• Relevant academic degree relevant to the field of operation.
• Five (5) years of documented experience in operations, personnel management, and strategic budgeting.
• Analytical and strategic ability.
• Good collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of the employer's operations and values.
• Strong communication skills and good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Good knowledge of the Office package.

Meritorious

• Experience with strategic urban planning issues.
• Experience working in a politically governed organization.

What we offer you

As a consultant at Bemannia, you will receive:

⭐ Close contact with your consultant manager
⭐ Opportunities for more exciting assignments
⭐ Experience at educational workplaces where your competence makes a difference
⭐ Secure employment conditions

🔭 Read more about what it is like to be a consultant with us here: Working as a consultant via Bemannia

About the application

Apply for the position by clicking "Apply" below. Please upload your CV in Word format and in Swedish. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, 2026-07-02.

We do not accept applications via email, but if you have specific questions regarding the position, they will be answered by the responsible recruiter, Jan Snellman ([email protected]).

For general questions regarding your application or our recruitment process, you can reach us during office hours at 072-194 5000.

Bemannia is a publicly owned and Swedish-owned staffing and recruitment company that provides competent and qualified personnel through rental, recruitment, and personnel contracts within Organization & Leadership, PR & Information, Marketing & Sales, Finance, Law, HR & Personnel, Property & Technology, IT & Data, and Office & Administration. Bemannia has framework agreements with the majority of Sweden's authorities and municipalities, their administrations, and companies. Bemannia is a member of Kompetensföretagen and is an authorized staffing and recruitment company, with collective agreements with Unionen, Akademikerna, SEKO, as well as LO and the Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union. Bemannia is certified according to SS-EN ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), SS-EN ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems – Requirements and Guidance), SS-ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems), and SS-ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management Systems).

The company's leadership has been active in the industry for 40 years.