The Green Cluster is seeking a Forestry Process Leader

The Green Cluster is seeking a Forestry Process Leader The Green Cluster Nuntorp is looking for a forestry-engaged process leader for a 40% position in the project "What if! The Innovation Lab for Climate-Smart Forestry." **Project Description** We are seeking someone who wants to lead a policy lab for a few years, where municipalities, regions, forest owners, researchers, and innovation actors in Västra Götaland collaborate to explore and develop new working methods, governance tools, and policies. The policy lab aims to provide forest owners with better conditions to make long-term decisions. By gathering voices from across society—from municipal planning and academic research to practical forest practitioners and policy developers—a vibrant arena for shared learning and innovative thinking is created. The project is driven by the Fyrbodal Municipal Association in close collaboration with the Västra Götaland Region, the municipalities of Vänersborg and Bengtsfors, private forest owners, and the development arena Green Cluster. Research from SLU, Södertörn University, the University of Gothenburg, and RISE contributes expertise in forest planning, cultural geography, forest policy, policy labs, and design methodology. The scientific foundation provides the project with a stable base, while co-creation with local actors ensures relevance to real-world conditions. As the process leader for "What if!" you will be part of our development team at the Green Cluster. You will work closely with the staff of the Green Cluster, our partners in Arena Skog, and the collaborating partners involved in "What if!" **About the Green Cluster** The Green Cluster is a knowledge and development center within the green industries, based in Fyrbodal. We offer networks and support to entrepreneurs and businesses in the green sectors, and we serve as a meeting place for idea exchange and innovation. The Green Cluster is an economic association located at Nuntorps Gård. Currently, we have seven employees at the office. We are part of a business village with access to a restaurant and conference facilities. **Your Responsibilities** As a process leader, you will: - Lead and coordinate the project's activities - Build networks among the project's participating parties - Collaborate with a communicator to manage the project's communication - Work with the project's financial officer to handle reporting and accounting. **Qualifications** - Experience in establishing a development operation - Experience in project management - Strong ability to communicate both in writing and verbally - A valid driver's license and access to a car. **Meritorious** - Academic forestry education or equivalent - Relevant experience related to forestry industries - Contacts and networks within the forestry sector in Västra Götaland. **Personal Attributes** We are looking for someone who excels at fostering collaboration and easily establishes new contacts with businesses, organizations, and academic partners. You are responsive to the needs and challenges of companies and have an interest in development issues and the green transition. By being proactive and structured, you ensure that goals, timelines, and budgets are met. You have a solution-focused coaching approach. **Employment Type** - Fixed-term employment for 2026-2027, 40%. There may be an opportunity to combine this with new assignments within the Green Cluster in the future. - Start date: January 1, 2026, or as agreed - Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis - Salary: Monthly salary according to agreement - Collective agreement: Fremia **Application** Please send your application by December 9 to: 📧 [email protected] 📞 Questions? Contact Mats Bergling, Operations Manager, at 073-661 43 32 Learn more about us at www.gronaklustret.se/jobb Address: Nuntorp 305, 464 64 Brålanda Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.