Vacant job

Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) makes 21 million decisions that impact people's lives and society as a whole. We disburse approximately 260 billion SEK annually. These are public funds we are entrusted with, which entails a significant responsibility. Therefore, we thoroughly examine every case, adhere to laws and regulations, provide information and guidance, show care, and demonstrate empathy. This is a job for you if you want to take responsibility. Welcome to Försäkringskassan.

Close leadership, change, sustainable workplace

As a Unit Manager, you are the leader closest to the employees and the operations. You are responsible for leading and driving daily work based on the department's mission and goals, guided by the state's core values. Through your leadership, you communicate clear expectations, monitor goals, and provide your employees with the right conditions to take responsibility. You have personnel responsibility as well as result and follow-up responsibility for the teams in your unit.

Your unit consists of approximately 20 employees who investigate the right to disability allowance (assistansersättning) and are located in Stockholm, Eskilstuna, Nyköping, and Uppsala. Through close leadership, you create the predictability, security, and sustainability necessary for employees to take responsibility and meet the need for change. You create understanding of contexts, direction, and the target images set by the department, and develop the plans your operations need. As a Unit Manager, you support the Area Manager and are part of the area's management group, consisting of 8 Unit Managers, where you contribute your competence and engagement. You adapt and exercise your leadership in a way that creates conditions for employees to use their judgment and competence.

The position involves handling confidential information, which places high demands on proper handling. Therefore, it is important that you, as a prospective employee, have a high level of security awareness.

This is a job for you if you want to take responsibility.

We are looking for you who

• have a university degree or experience and qualifications that can be assessed as equivalent
• have good leadership skills
• promote others' professional and personal development
• work to achieve goals and results, and follow up on the effects of your own and others' activities
• have a systematic approach to work
• collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals
• have good self-awareness and are stable as a person, promoting a trust-building work climate
• promote mutual dialogue, are receptive, and adapt your communication to needs and situations.

It is meritorious if you

• have experience of operational leadership
• have experience of leadership in similar operations
• have experience of coaching leadership and leading change
• have experience of leading teams
• have experience of leading remotely
• have experience of production control of case processing
• have experience of planning your operations in collaboration with manager colleagues remotely
• have a good understanding of Försäkringskassan's mission
• have experience of competence-based recruitment.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Other

One full-time position, with start date as agreed. Probationary employment may apply. Some positions with us involve participation in security-sensitive operations. To be employed in such a position, a security check approved according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is required.

In accordance with Försäkringskassan's security guidelines, background checks are conducted in this recruitment. Remote work opportunities exist if the work allows. In this recruitment, work psychological tests may be used as part of the selection process. Locations: Uppsala or Stockholm (Sundbyberg).

Want to know more about Försäkringskassan as an employer? Visit https://www.forsakringskassan.se/om-forsakringskassan/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.forsakringskassan.se/om-forsakringskassan/jobba-hos-oss)

Contact persons

Manager: Astrid Ludén, 010-111 68 19 (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Marina Kireeva, [email protected], 010-112 31 40 (for questions about the recruitment process). Union reps: ST: Hanna Nordfors, 010-111 38 74 and Isa Malki, 010-114 03 81. Saco-S: Disa Thorsvad, 010-112 52 46 and Tobias Schelin, 010-114 24 90. Seko: Eliza Grundström, 010-115 34 02.

Application

Please submit your application by August 16, 2026. When you apply, you attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment; instead, you will answer a number of selection questions relevant to the position. Upload your degree certificates, grades, and certificates in connection with your application.

If you have protected personal data or no access to BankID, call the HR specialist named in the advertisement for assistance with submitting your application.

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