Section Manager for Salaries and Employment at SCB

Are you proactive and interested in societal issues? Then we believe you will thrive with us. Statistics Sweden (SCB) is the country's largest and foremost knowledge source in statistics. Our statistics are used everywhere, at the kitchen table, in news reporting, and by decision-makers in the parliament and government. **JOB DESCRIPTION** The section for wages and employment is responsible for labor market statistics, including the population's labor market status (BAS), statistics on employment, job vacancies, sick leave, and occupations, among others. Additionally, the section produces the official wage statistics on behalf of the responsible statistical authority, the Mediation Institute (MI). Labor market statistics are a central source for shedding light on the situation and development of the labor market and the Swedish economy. The statistics are often highlighted in various contexts, and we have extensive contact with knowledgeable and engaged users. Currently, 17 employees work in the section. You will have operational, personnel, and financial responsibility. You are responsible for the section's delivery based on the assignment in the operational order and report to the unit manager. You will lead, plan, and follow up on the section's work to ensure it is conducted efficiently and with high quality, and you will be a clear representative of the employer. You will be part of the unit's management team alongside the unit manager and three other section managers. Would you like to... • Lead, plan, and follow up on the section's work to ensure it is conducted efficiently and with high quality and be a clear representative of the employer? • Prioritize in dialogue with others to achieve intended results? • Develop the operations and employees in the section? • Actively create conditions for employees to work in line with SCB's goals and the section's mission? ... then we believe this position could be very interesting for you! **QUALIFICATIONS** We require that you have: • An academic degree • Experience working as a manager or leader within an authority • A good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English. We consider it an advantage if you have: • Experience in statistical production • Management or leadership training • Experience leading development and change work • At least 30 credits in statistics • Knowledge and interest in the section's area of operations, for example, through analytical work. For this to be a good match for both you and us, you need to have a genuine interest in people and combine a supportive leadership style with clarity in setting demands and distributing responsibilities. You have the drive and ability to create participation and engagement around common goals and ensure that the operations deliver results in line with established guidelines. You are self-assured, have good self-awareness, and demonstrate personal maturity in your demeanor. You are expected to take responsibility for your own work in a careful and quality-conscious manner. Additionally, you are structured and can plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. It is important that you have good collaboration skills and are a relationship builder who creates trust both internally and externally. You will thrive with us if you are analytical, enjoy working with complex issues, and like to take initiative and contribute ideas that drive the work forward. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** This position is located in the section for wages and employment in Örebro. Based on the operational conditions, there is the possibility to also work from home for a certain period. The employment is permanent and usually begins with a six-month probationary period. The start date will be agreed upon. This position is classified for security purposes, so we will conduct a security assessment with a background check before making a hiring decision. At our organization, the competence and potential of all employees are important. We believe in an inclusive culture where we benefit from our diversity and differences. You, as an applicant, share our values: the courage to act, trust in each other's competence and goodwill, the drive to turn words into action, and everyone's responsibility to contribute to the whole. You apply by registering your CV in Swedish and answering a number of selection questions in our recruitment system, which you will access by clicking on Apply below. In this recruitment, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. If you have protected personal information, please contact the HR partner via SCB's switchboard. We warmly welcome your application!