Senior Communicator with a Focus on Digital Development and Innovation

About the Role

Are you a person who values development, engagement, and consideration in your work life? Then we could be a great match – because we feel the same way.

By working with us, you will contribute to a better everyday life for thousands of people in Marks Municipality, not least your own. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow – both as an individual and in your professional role, while the work you do allows an entire community to thrive. Regardless of your tasks, you will make life a little easier for everyone living and working here, and that is something we highly value. Our vision is to be a close community with a focus on people. Close to each other, to our surroundings, and to the future. We want to be a present society that warmly supports our 35,000 residents, 3,600 employees, and thousands of entrepreneurs. This makes every employee with us significant. Together, we ensure that an entire community functions smoothly.

Responsibilities

Marks Municipality is looking for someone who sees opportunities where others see limitations.

We are at a crossroads. Our communications unit needs to evolve from reactive to strategic, from traditional to innovative. This requires someone who dares to challenge, test new approaches, and drive change – even when the entire picture is not yet complete.

You who are applying are:

• Courageous. You are unafraid to explore new paths, even in an organization where "we have always done it this way" is a common phrase. You see challenges as opportunities.
• Agile. You can form opinions quickly, articulate messages with incomplete information, and adjust along the way. You do not get stuck in analysis paralysis.
• Strategic. You see the big picture and can translate needs into concrete plans. You understand the difference between being busy and creating impact.
• Proactive. You do not wait to be told what to do. You identify what needs to be done and take initiative.

Assignment

You will become the project leader for the municipality’s digital communication channels (web and intranet) and a driving force in our branding team. This means that you will:

• Drive digital development – from needs analysis to management plans and innovative solutions.
• Think strategically about how we use digital channels to strengthen democracy, service, and trust.
• Create and test new communication approaches – you are fearless when it comes to experimentation.
• Lead workshops and processes that encourage others to think innovatively.
• Quickly and accurately formulate messages, even when circumstances change.
• Collaborate closely with the brand strategist, project specialist, and other team members.
• You do not need to be an expert in everything – but you must be curious, attentive, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience in strategic communication and/or digital development.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Courage to challenge established patterns.
• Communicative skills – both in writing and in meetings.
• Fluent Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Experience with web, digital channels, or UX/service design.

Desirable:

• Understanding of how the public sector/municipalities function (but not a requirement!).
• Experience in workshop facilitation or change management.
• Background from sectors other than municipal administration.
• Diversity in perspectives and experiences.

Other

What we offer:

• A role where you can truly make a difference and leave a mark.
• The opportunity to shape the future of communication in a municipality ready for change.
• A team that wants to grow and dares to try new things.
• Flexibility and freedom with responsibility.
• Collective agreements, occupational pension, and good benefits.

We who work within Marks Municipality collaboratively develop our culture of togetherness through being engaged, considerate, and developmental, to the long-term benefit of individuals and society.

In our services, we place great emphasis on your personal suitability.

As an employer, we promote equal rights, obligations, and opportunities for all employees and value the qualities that diversity and an even gender distribution can bring to the organization.

Marks Municipality offers various employee benefits such as attractive wellness grants, discounted annual transportation passes with Västtrafik, bicycle rentals, pension and vacation exchange, as well as options for remote work and flexible working hours based on the needs and design of the organization. It is also easy to commute here from places like Gothenburg, Borås, and Varberg.

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