Administrative Manager at Ystad District Court

Hundreds of cases and matters are decided daily in courts throughout Sweden. Our organization consists of employees with diverse competencies, where each individual is crucial in maintaining legal certainty and high quality at every stage. Job Responsibilities As Administrative Manager, you are responsible for the administrative operations of the district court. This includes working with the court's finances and budget, HR issues, recruitment, as well as matters related to work environment and gender mainstreaming. You have overall responsibility for archives and documentation in the area. You are also the manager and leader of a group of court bailiffs. This leadership role involves full personnel responsibility, including conducting work meetings, employee performance reviews, salary discussions, etc. You work and collaborate closely with the court's security chief, whom you also manage. As Administrative Manager, you are directly subordinate to the Presiding Judge (Court Director), with whom you maintain close collaboration on matters such as organizational and operational development. Due to the nature of your tasks, you have a key role and are therefore also a member of the management team. In this position, you will have numerous contacts with the Court Administration and other authorities/actors, and you will represent the district court in various contexts. You work both operationally and strategically, with responsibilities spanning multiple areas of the court's operations. We Offer You We offer you a stimulating job in an exciting environment. You will be provided with work that offers great variety and development opportunities. The position is independent, and you will plan your daily schedule based on organizational needs. Qualifications To be considered for this position, you need to: • Have an academic degree that the employer deems relevant for the role. • Significant professional experience in management with excellent references. • Strong ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written Swedish and English. Preferred Qualifications Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with: • Management experience in court or other government entities deemed equivalent. • Experience with digitized operational processes. About You You have a professional approach and are skilled at building good relationships. Your communication skills are high, as is your ability to deliver quality work on time. You have decision-making capabilities within your mandate and approach work from a comprehensive organizational perspective. The ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is natural to your work style, and you are driven to develop both employees and the organization. To thrive as an Administrative Manager at the district court, you should enjoy working broadly, handling both large and small tasks. Creating workplace joy, motivation, and engagement is always on the agenda, and you are comfortable in an environment where no two days are alike. To be considered for the position, you must meet high standards regarding judgment, security awareness, and suitability. This means standing up for democratic values and the government's foundational principles governing Swedish Courts. We place significant emphasis on personal qualities and adherence to applicable laws. About Us Ystad District Court is a court with over 40 employees. Approximately 4,200 cases and matters are processed annually, with a focus on criminal cases. The court is centrally located in Ystad with good communication links to nearby cities such as Malmö and Lund. As an employer, we prioritize a good and inclusive work environment, excellent internal and external interactions, and high service levels. Additional Information This is a permanent position with a 6-month probationary period. Application deadline is December 1st. Please note that the district court conducts background checks during recruitment.