Unit Manager for Local Supply to the Primary School Administration

Description Do you want to help create the best conditions for our students' learning environments? Then you are the one we are looking for! The administration prioritizes a sustainable school organization as a strategic area. Local supply is an important part of this work, and the unit plays a crucial role in the strategic efforts. The unit ensures that the administration has a sustainable local supply with physically accessible learning environments for the city's students. The administration's premises should be appropriately sized, well-located, functional, and sustainable over time. Through effective local supply processes from a business perspective and coordinated support with other support functions, the unit contributes to ensuring that the administration's activities can focus on their core mission. The unit is one of the key functions for the administration to achieve a balanced local supply and economy as it faces a declining population trend. The unit is responsible for: - Leading and coordinating the work with local needs planning and local supply. - Monitoring and securing good technical capacity and shared use of the administration's premises. - Leading, coordinating, and supporting work on renovations, extensions, and new constructions. - Managing and developing the administration's premises at Gamlestads Torg. - Collaborating with the city's urban development administrations. - Working according to the administration's guiding principles, i.e., focus on core activities, development in collaboration, one administration. The unit consists of approximately 20 employees and is organized with two coordinators, one for physical learning environments and one for local supply. Job Responsibilities As the unit manager for local supply, you have overall responsibility for goals, quality, personnel, results, and finances within the operation. This means you will lead, direct, coordinate, and develop the unit in accordance with the city's overall and long-term goals, guidelines, and governing documents. You have comprehensive responsibility for the management of the operation, including the direction of employees, assignments, and processes. The role also includes actively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our learning environments maintain high quality and meet future needs and challenges. You will participate in the department's management team and be responsible for ensuring that cross-administrative decisions and processes are implemented in the operations. An important part of your work will be to ensure that support is tailored to the administration's needs to provide good conditions for higher goal achievement. This means you will work with operational and strategic support for the operation, as well as create a shared culture of service within the organization. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: - A higher education degree relevant to the position. - Several years of experience as a manager. - Experience working with local supply issues at a strategic level. - Experience in process and/or project management. Meritorious: - Knowledge of the city's local supply process and its governance model. - Experience working with premises for educational activities. - Knowledge of laws/regulations and other governing documents at local, regional, and national levels for the operation. - Experience in resource planning and steering group work. - Education in project management. Personal Competencies: We are looking for someone who has the ability to see their work from a broader perspective and collaborate with others to create value. You are driven by clearly defined goals and have the ability to translate these into concrete actions. In this role, it is important to identify and analyze the core of a problem and propose possible solutions. You are also a perceptive person who is attentive to the needs and feelings of others, showing respect and care in your interactions. Your communication skills are strong, and you can clearly express your thoughts and ideas. You have the ability to influence decisions and inspire others to perform well. Through persuasive arguments and a positive attitude, you can bring enthusiasm and energy to your team, leading to increased motivation and better results. Welcome with your application! We plan to conduct interviews primarily during week 51. Other As an employee in our administration, you will be offered, among other things, wellness benefits, bicycle benefits, and employee support. For this recruitment, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and therefore kindly decline further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance. We only accept applications via our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. About Us We are creating the future in Gothenburg – one lesson at a time. Every weekday, thousands of children and young people meet in our schools – with them, we shape the future of Gothenburg. In the primary school administration, we are 10,000 dedicated employees working together to ensure that all students can succeed and grow, regardless of background or circumstances. You play an important role in creating an equitable school of high quality, where you can both develop and enhance the operation. You build knowledge, community, and future confidence together with your colleagues. With us, you can make a real difference. Gothenburg's primary school administration is responsible for the city's nearly 140 municipal schools, from preschool to grade 9, adapted primary schools, after-school care, and cultural schools. Welcome to work