Vacant job

The Property Department is responsible for the university's premises, housing, and associated services. The department has approximately 90 employees and works with issues such as premises and housing supply, security, physical work environment, and various service tasks.

We are now looking for a Team Leader for Housing Supply.

The Housing Group is responsible for the university's housing for international students, doctoral candidates, and researchers. This activity is an important part of the university's internationalization and contributes to making Stockholm University attractive to students and researchers from around the world.

Here, you will have a varied assignment where you combine operational leadership with business development and strategic work.

More information about us can be found at: Property Department.

Responsibilities

As Team Leader, you lead a business responsible for the university's housing stock of approximately 750 apartments. You have personnel responsibility for a group of five employees and are responsible for operations, economy, and work environment.

You report to the Section Manager for Premises and Housing Supply. As Team Leader, you actively participate in the Property Department's management forum, where you, together with other managers, contribute to the department's development.

The role involves many contact areas, both internally within the university and externally with property owners, authorities, and other partners.

As Team Leader, you are responsible, among other things, for:

• leading, planning, and developing the group's operational activities
• developing processes and working methods to meet the business's needs
• creating conditions for a good work environment and engaged employees
• being responsible for budget, financial follow-up, and resource planning
• ensuring legally secure and efficient handling of the housing
• being responsible for follow-up, renegotiation, and renewal of rental agreements
• developing cooperation with the university's external landlords
• contributing to the university's internationalization work
• collaborating with other activities within the Property Department and other parts of the university.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• at least three years of documented managerial experience with personnel responsibility
• relevant academic education or equivalent experience as assessed by the employer
• experience in budget, business, and personnel responsibility
• experience in leading administrative, service-oriented, or property management activities
• good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience from universities, higher education institutions, or other public authorities
• experience in housing supply, property management, or rental administration
• experience in change management and business development
• knowledge of rental law, contract issues, or public procurement (LOU)
• experience working in an international environment.
• good digital competence and experience working in modern IT systems.

Personal qualities

We are looking for a secure and engaged leader who enjoys developing both people and business.

You work in a structured and goal-oriented manner while being flexible and solution-oriented. You have good analytical skills and can switch between strategic issues and operational work when the business requires it.

Since the group works with services for international students and researchers, we place great emphasis on your communication skills, your professional approach, and your ability to build good relationships. You thrive in collaboration with others and find it easy to build trust, both internally and externally.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

About the Position

The position is a permanent employment with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting.

We Offer

Here, you get the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University a stimulating and creative environment. You work in an international environment and receive favorable terms. The university is located in Nationalstadsparken with good connections to the city center.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and grants equal rights and opportunities for everyone.

Contact

Further information is provided by the Section Manager for Premises and Housing Supply, Jens Dahlman, [email protected]. Please note that during the summer period, response times may be slightly delayed.

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete and available to the university by the last application date.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: applying for a position.

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