Temporary Regional Developer

The Cultural Administration works for a free, rich, and strong cultural life throughout Västra Götaland. Together with municipalities, civil society, and other stakeholders, we promote, support, and develop the region's cultural life. We also provide support to the region's cultural policy bodies: the Cultural Committee and the Board for Cultural Development. Read more at vgregion.se/cultural-administration. The Preparation Unit consists of employees with expertise in various areas of the cultural field who support the Cultural Committee in its strategic responsibility for cultural issues in the Västra Götaland region. We prepare qualified materials for political decisions in the Cultural Committee and collaborate with institutions, associations, and municipalities. The Cultural Committee decides on assignments to various actors and several different forms of support and scholarships. The work of the Cultural Committee is based on the annual budget of the regional council and Västra Götaland's cultural strategy and cultural plan for 2024–2027. Take the opportunity and apply to one of Sweden's largest employers! We are now seeking a regional developer in the cultural field for the Cultural Director's Preparation Unit. The position is a temporary role for approximately 9 months, starting in January 2026. Job Description As a regional developer in the Cultural Administration's Preparation Unit, you will report directly to the Cultural Director. You will work independently and as part of a team on preparation, processing of support, as well as follow-up and evaluation of the Cultural Committee's initiatives. The work involves dialogue with both institutional and independent cultural sectors, as well as civil society at the municipal, regional, national, and international levels. You will follow up on initiatives, draft responses and analyses, and serve as the Cultural Committee's support and contact for dialogue with institutions and associations. The role is both administrative and developmental. Your responsibilities will include processing and following up on the Cultural Committee's assignments to cultural institutions and available financial support and scholarships. You will work on development within the cultural field together with institutions, administrations, the independent professional cultural sector, and the non-profit cultural sector. You will contribute to supporting the Cultural Committee in implementing Västra Götaland's cultural strategy for 2024–2027. What can we offer you? For us, it is important that our employees thrive in every way. Therefore, we offer a work environment characterized by community, engagement, and joy. We are committed to supporting and encouraging our employees in their development. Requirements - At least post-secondary education in cultural or social sciences, project management, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. - Knowledge of processing financial support. - Experience in writing qualified materials for various purposes. - Current knowledge of the cultural sector as a whole. - Fluent Swedish, both spoken and written. Meritorious - Current knowledge of the specific cultural sector. - Experience working in the cultural field. - Experience working in a politically governed organization and/or public administration. Personal Qualities - Ability to take initiative, be communicative, and comfortable speaking in front of groups. - Ability to work well both in team settings and independently. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to express yourself well in speech and writing. - Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a periodically high-paced work environment, as well as being self-driven and structured in your work approach. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. In your application, we ask that you attach your CV. Interviews will take place during week 51. Welcome with your application for an important and meaningful job. Other Information As one of Sweden's largest employers, we can offer the right person good career and development opportunities. With us, you will have the chance to perform meaningful work for society and contribute to the Västra Götaland region's vision of "the good life." We strive for equality for all employees, ensuring they thrive in the workplace and maintain a good balance between work and private life. The position is a temporary role for approximately 9 months, starting in January 2026. The regional developer will be placed in the Preparation Unit, Västra Götaland region. Workplace: Regionens hus, Gothenburg. The immediate supervisor is Katti Hoflin, Cultural Director. About Västra Götalandsregionen Västra Götalandsregionen exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for all. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communications throughout Västra Götaland. Västra Götalandsregionen actively works to digitize more work methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things. Västra Götalandsregionen places all permanent employees in a reserve for emergencies.