City Librarian of Stockholm

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for someone who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. Culture is an essential part of Stockholm's nervous system and touches millions of people every year. At the Culture Administration, we work together to strengthen the cultural life in Stockholm. We offer an open working environment where employees are highly involved in development. Join us in contributing to Stockholm's growth through culture! Welcome to us We are looking for someone to lead and develop one of Sweden's most important cultural institutions. Now more relevant than ever. Stockholm City Library operates throughout the city of Stockholm, with around 40 libraries, approximately 4.5 million visitors, and more than 9,000 programs each year. The position of City Librarian is strategically important, with responsibility for a comprehensive operation consisting of nearly 500 employees organized into 12 units. We offer In your role with us, you will work for the development of a democratic society by contributing to knowledge dissemination and free opinion formation. Stockholm City Library plays a central role in the city’s vision of a diverse, experience-rich, innovative, and growing city that belongs to its citizens, where library services should be accessible to all. Here, you will have significant opportunities to influence development! Your role Your responsibility is to lead and coordinate Stockholm City Library to promote the status of literature and interest in education. You will lead, develop, and plan the library's operations, administration, and finances. The role also involves representing the organization, performing representation tasks, and inspiring learning, development, and change. You will have overall responsibility for internal and external communications, with a particular focus on building relationships with neighborhoods, administrations, companies, civil society, and the business community. The City Librarian collaborates closely on issues related to children and youth, urban development, and digital transformation. One of the most important aspects of the role is making decisions that promote a cohesive library with shared values and objectives. You will work closely with the head of administration and be part of the management team. You will lead the management team of Stockholm City Library, which includes two area managers and 12 unit managers. The department is undergoing a transformation process, and you will be responsible for leading this work in close collaboration with other managers and employees. You will report to the head of administration. Your qualifications and experience We are looking for someone who has: - An academic degree in library and information science or another subject area deemed relevant by the employer - Current and extensive managerial experience within the library sector or another sector considered equivalent - Documented experience in change management - Current experience as a manager in public operations. It is advantageous if you have: - Current experience in leading through other managers - Leadership training - Knowledge of methods and tools for driving change processes and organizational development We place great importance on your personal qualities, and as a manager within the City of Stockholm, you are expected to lead the organization in accordance with the city’s leadership profile. This means a leadership style that works from a holistic perspective with a focus on goals and results. You collaborate well with others and easily build good relationships. You are development-oriented and can engage others. In the role of City Librarian, it is essential that you are clear and have a communicative approach both internally and externally. You maintain a strategic perspective and have the ability to see the big picture while balancing immediate issues with long-term perspectives. We warmly welcome your application! Additional Information The Culture Administration applies a model with fixed-term managerial contracts of 5 years, which can be extended for additional periods. The assignment is combined with a permanent position at the administrative level (e.g., project manager) that guarantees employment security. The position is located within the Culture Administration, but the work is highly mobile between all the city’s libraries. There is an opportunity for remote work part of the time. Travel may occur as part of the job. The City Librarian is tasked with participating in the department's emergency organization. The City Librarian is designated for wartime placement. More information will be provided during a potential interview. Here you can read more about what it is like to work as a manager in the City of Stockholm. About the recruitment process We recruit without a personal letter to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. When assessing your application, we will only consider your CV and a number of questions you will be asked to answer when applying for the position. Psychological tests will be used in the final stages of the recruitment process. The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thereby counteracting discrimination. Here you can read more about https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/fackforvaltningar/kulturforvaltningen/. The Culture Administration