Unit Manager Environment

About the Role

Stenungsund, the thriving community with a positive outlook and development centered around people and nature.

Stenungsund Municipality is an expanding coastal municipality with approximately 27,800 residents, a strong business community, living environments close to the sea, and good communication opportunities. The municipality boasts a well-developed cultural and association life as well as excellent conditions for outdoor activities and recreation. Wholeness, openness, participation, and transparency are the guiding principles of the municipality.

The municipality's vision is to reach a population of 35,000 by 2035. Stenungsund Municipality is part of the Gothenburg Region Municipal Association, which serves as a forum for collaboration and exchange of experiences, as well as several other inter-municipal collaborations.

The municipality is organized into an administration with four sectors. The Community Development Sector plays a central role in creating an attractive and sustainable municipality where people enjoy living and working. We work to develop the municipality across various areas, including planning and construction, environmental and health protection, land and exploitation, water and sewage, waste management, streets, and traffic.

The Building Environment Unit is responsible for supervision, assessment, as well as information and advice in the areas of environmental and health protection, food safety inspections, building permits, and housing adaptation grants. The unit is divided into two teams, along with a legal advisor and an administrative group, all reporting directly to the unit manager. Currently, over 30 people work within the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Your task will be to manage and lead the Environmental Unit, which consists of 14 employees, while collaboratively managing and further developing routines, processes, and working methods within the unit and the organization.
• You will have budget responsibility as well as personnel and work environment responsibilities for the unit’s employees.
• Additionally, you are accountable for quality assurance of services and ensuring a legally sound application with a good level of service.
• As a manager and leader, you will create conditions for the unit to perform its work professionally.
• You will provide support and guidance in case management, both from a customer perspective and the legislation we operate under.
• You will ensure that the unit contributes to a favorable business climate where good communication with our stakeholders is paramount.
• You will also foster a positive work environment by recognizing and encouraging employees' skills, commitment, and creativity.
• You will be part of the leadership team of the organization, sharing responsibility for the development of the operations and collaboration both within the organization and with other departments in the municipality.
• You will attend meetings of the Technical Authority Committee, where you will present matters and support case officers in their presentations.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with a relevant university degree and experience working as a manager or in another leadership role deemed equivalent by the employer, preferably in a politically governed organization.
• Experience in development and/or change processes is essential.
• It is advantageous if you have experience in systematic organizational development and project management, and we would like to see experience in regulatory practices.
• Your personal competencies are crucial for success as a unit manager; therefore, we expect you to effectively identify and analyze the core of a problem and propose possible solutions.
• You view change as an opportunity and create situations where new ideas and suggestions can flourish.
• You listen to others to understand their needs and work towards cohesion within the team, viewing failures as learning opportunities and facilitating dialogue.
• You are motivated by clearly defined goals and possess the ability to translate them into concrete actions.
• With a goal-oriented focus, you can prioritize work according to changing circumstances or needs.
• You follow up and report on results and goal fulfillment.
• Through persuasive arguments, you can bring enthusiasm and energy that encourages good performance, team spirit, and increased motivation.
• You stand by your decisions and can convey uncomfortable messages when necessary.
• You possess strong communication skills, are methodical and systematic, and have good knowledge of work environment practices and legislation.
• You have an interest in group development and wish to help lead the organization in close collaboration with fellow managers and the leadership team.

Other

• We aim for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength; therefore, we welcome applicants with various backgrounds.
• In preparation for the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. Thus, we respectfully decline contact from media salespeople, recruitment websites, and similar organizations.
• We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of the recruitment process. All your information is saved in your CV account, and you can easily log in and update your details whenever you like. Please fill in your information as carefully as possible to present an accurate picture of yourself.
• A valid driver’s license for manual transmission vehicles is a requirement.
• We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.
• We warmly welcome your application!