Strategist for the Waste Department

**Description** The Waste Department is now offering a position for those who want to influence waste management in the future of Gothenburg. You will contribute to the creation of sustainable waste solutions in the city by strategically influencing the department's work. The Waste Department is responsible for the collection and treatment of waste under municipal authority. The department is responsible for service development, behavior-changing initiatives to prevent waste, developing waste plans and regulations, overseeing the city's closed landfills, and managing the Reuse Center. **Responsibilities** With a strong customer focus and environmental commitment, we aim to make it easy for Gothenburg residents to live sustainably. In this role, you will have a concrete opportunity to truly create societal benefits for the residents of Gothenburg. Your tasks as a strategist in the Waste Department will include: - Supporting the department head in operational development with a focus on technology and digitalization. - Developing plans together with unit managers and process leaders for the implementation of new legislation. - Supporting the department's procurement work and, if necessary, conducting procurements yourself. - Working with a clear focus for the residents of Gothenburg towards the vision. Our upcoming collection systems should be functional, efficient, and sustainable. - Actively participating in regional, national, and international industry contexts and research projects. - Monitoring developments in the field and actively seeking new knowledge, for example, in the form of scientific articles. - Supporting the entire administration with expertise and analysis in the waste area. **Qualifications** We are looking for someone who has: - A university degree in engineering, social sciences, economics, communication, or natural sciences. - At least five years of experience in the waste industry. It is an advantage if you have: - Experience working in a politically governed organization. As a person, you are responsible and take ownership of both your own and the group's tasks. You possess strong analytical skills and can see connections and draw logical conclusions, even when information is limited or complex. You work efficiently and can independently prioritize based on what is strategically most important at the moment. Additionally, you are highly communicative and can express yourself well in both speech and writing, even under time pressure. **Conditions** The recruitment process may include a writing test, or alternatively, documents that demonstrate your writing ability may be requested. Welcome to become a part of us! **About Us** The Recycling and Water Department exists for the residents of Gothenburg. We are responsible for ensuring that some of Gothenburg's most important community services function, 24 hours a day, all year round. Through our work with water, sewage, and waste, the Recycling and Water Department contributes to creating a circular society that enables residents to live sustainably. Our vision is "We make it easy to live sustainably," and our work is truly important. Gothenburg is growing like never before. We are working to secure the drinking water supply to the city by building and maintaining the infrastructure underground. We influence and plan for the construction of a Gothenburg that can meet tomorrow's climate challenges. We also ensure that the waste generated by residents is collected and treated correctly. We work long-term to raise awareness and change behavior among residents regarding recycling and the use of drinking water. We are a fee-financed administration with extensive expertise, employing around 600 staff. Within the organization, we have the competence to fulfill our mission—both in planning and executing our work. Do you share our vision and want to know more about us? Please visit http://www.goteborg.se/kretsloppochvatten or follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn. **Other** As an employee of the Recycling and Water Department, you will be assigned within the framework of our role in total defense. Since we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly but firmly ask not to be contacted for further offers regarding talent acquisition, advertising, or recruitment assistance.