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The Swedish Schools Inspectorate works for a school system where all children, students, and adult learners receive a high-quality, equitable education and knowledge in an stimulating and safe environment. The Inspectorate covers supervision, quality reviews, and assessment of applications for permits for independent schools. Within the supervision, it is investigated whether schools and principals meet the requirements set out in the state's steering documents.

We are located in Gothenburg, Linköping, Lund, Stockholm, and Umeå. The office in Lund is part of the Southern Region together with the offices in Linköping and Gothenburg. The region has approximately 180 employees. The office is located in central Lund.

We are looking for

Are you a skilled and experienced manager with good leadership qualities and a legal background? Are you a civil servant with all that entails and have an interest in educational issues? If so, we have an interesting position for you. We are looking for a Unit Manager who, with documented skilled leadership, can lead qualified employees, primarily within supervision. To thrive at the Swedish Schools Inspectorate, you should enjoy working in a production-oriented operation where employees with different competencies collaborate.

We offer

We offer a qualified and varied job with the opportunity to make a difference in society. The work takes place at local, regional, and national levels in an environment where different competencies work together to safeguard children's and students' right to education. Within the organization, there is a strong commitment to contributing to increased quality in schools and the student's rights. Our core values are credibility, clarity, and accessibility.

In the position, you will be offered ongoing competence development. Wellness benefits are offered, as well as the opportunity to perform parts of the work remotely within trust-based working hours.

The Workplace

The Southern Region consists of nine operational units and a regional staff. The unit is located on Gasverksgatan together with two other units and parts of the region's staff. Approximately 70 people work at the office, where you will lead approximately 16 employees. Close collaboration between unit managers and between the units and the staff is a natural part of daily life at the office. This also includes regional collaboration with unit managers at the offices in Gothenburg and Linköping. Several times a year, all managers at the authority meet in digital and physical meetings where everyone contributes to the authority's development.

Tasks and Responsibilities

As a Unit Manager, you are responsible for the unit's planning, business development, goals, and results. You report to the Regional Manager, participate actively in the leadership of the region, and take responsibility for region-wide strategic issues.

You ensure that resources are used efficiently and that schedules are met. The work involves planning, prioritizing, delegating, and following up on operations with a strong focus on achieving the results expected of the unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring overall quality assurance of the unit's investigations and decisions as part of qualified legal case handling.

You lead the unit in a clear, trust-building, and confidence-inspiring manner. You are close to the employees, inspire and support them, and provide the conditions for them to develop within their respective assignments and areas of responsibility, so that you can achieve good results together.

Qualifications

• Several years of documented, good, and current management experience with personnel responsibility within public administration
• Relevant university degree in law
• Experience of qualified work within public administration
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish

The following are meritorious:

• Current knowledge of the Swedish education system and school legislation
• Work experience from a state authority
• Experience of working with supervision
• Experience of leading employees with different academic backgrounds and professional experiences.

As a leader, you have the ability to create trust among employees and fellow managers. You convey the authority's choices and working methods to employees in a credible manner. The management role requires the ability to communicate, engage, lead, plan, and collaborate. You need to be secure in your role as a civil servant.

To assess applicants, we will place great emphasis on personal qualities that are vital to succeeding in the role of Unit Manager.

About the Position

The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date as agreed. The Swedish Schools Inspectorate applies a 6-month probationary period. The Swedish Schools Inspectorate values being a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

How to Apply

Send your application in the form of a cover letter and CV. Click apply below. Reference number: 2026:7578. The last day for applications is August 16, 2026.

Questions

For information, contact Deputy Regional Manager Niklas Sjölén. Questions regarding recruitment, contact HR Partner Mary Cairns.

Union representatives are David Carvajal Winberg (Saco-S) and Cecilia Halldén (OFR). All can be reached via the switchboard 08-586 080 00.

In this recruitment, the Swedish Schools Inspectorate has already taken a stand on desirable recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly but firmly decline calls from advertising agencies or salespeople.