Temporary Municipal Secretary

Ystad is the small city with great opportunities. Here you'll find unique natural experiences, a living history, a dynamic cultural life, and a diversity of leisure activities. We also have a thriving business community that operates both locally and globally. In the Municipality of Ystad, we are approximately 2,900 engaged employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future. Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers are trained in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure employment where you can make a meaningful contribution to society. Here you will also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly developing. We stand firmly on our core value of "Better Together," which is characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism. The Municipal Executive Administration is the administration of the Municipal Board. Approximately 100 employees work here in finance and procurement, communication, IT, administrative services, business development, tourism, HR and payroll, switchboard, security, and legal affairs. We are now seeking an engaged and experienced temporary Municipal Secretary for the administrative services unit of the Municipal Executive Administration, who wants to work at the center of municipal democracy. Come and become an important part of the team that works closely with both politics and operations. WORK TASKS As a Municipal Secretary, you are responsible for coordinating the municipality's administrative processes and supporting political decision-making. It is a broad and significant role with both strategic and operational responsibilities. You will work closely with the Municipal Board Chairman and participate in preparatory work, while being a reliable and knowledgeable contact for departments, elected officials, and citizens. The role also includes working on election preparations for the 2026 election. You will be secretary for the following bodies: • Municipal Board and Municipal Board Working Committee • Emergency Management Committee • Election Committee • Ytornet AB You are responsible for coordinating case preparation, document review, and collaboration between committees. You will oversee the work of the municipal election committee and be responsible for election administration during election years. You will be the convener of the municipality's internal network of committee secretaries working to develop case preparation processes, templates, and administrative routines. In this role, you will work with the following systems: Evolution, Netpublicator, Elected, and Kaskelot. QUALIFICATIONS You have a strong interest in public administration and social issues and enjoy working in a politically governed organization. As a person, you are meticulous, structured, and responsible with a service-oriented approach. You can express yourself well verbally and in writing in Swedish and communicate clearly. You should have documented, multi-year experience working in a similar function in municipal operations. As committee work is digital, you have both knowledge and experience working with case management systems. You are self-motivated and see opportunities for development in your work. We are seeking candidates with a university degree in social sciences, political science, law, or another relevant education for the position. You should have good knowledge of municipal law, administrative law, and the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. Experience working with the Evolution case management system is meritorious. OTHER Employee sought under the condition that the position may not need to be filled by existing staff or individuals with priority rights. Before a potential employment, we will verify citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or prove that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. All employees should be offered conditions for good health, which is why we actively work on our work environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free work time. In connection with this recruitment, we decline contact from recruitment companies and other advertisers. Please note that we only accept applications through Visma Recruit and not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the specified contact person.