Unit Manager, Business Taxation

At our organization, you drive the development of both operations and leadership to create value for the Swedish Tax Agency's customers. You have a crucial role in our transformation journey. Join us and make society possible! About the Role As a manager and leader at the Swedish Tax Agency, you see the big picture, create conditions for success, and act consciously in everyday work. Together with others, you work to create value with a focus on the customer, grounded in our mission of serving society. In your leadership, you enable development and learning by providing mandate and creating significant room for action; you strengthen and follow up on the behaviors and culture needed for us to fulfill our mission together. You are expected to act and lead even when answers are not given, choices are not clear, and methods are not self-evident. With courage and insight, you challenge our established ways of thinking and working, and you yourself remain open to being challenged. You will be manager of the Business Taxation Unit 7 at the Business Taxation Department. The unit serves two target groups: associations and foundations, as well as excise taxes. Excise taxes are characterized by rapid change, with taxes being introduced, modified, or discontinued continuously. The unit participates in the entire chain from legislative proposals, implementation, case handling, control and information initiatives, to court proceedings. The unit also handles business taxation and operates the Swedish Tax Agency switchboard. You will be part of the department's management team and report to the department manager. The unit has approximately 220 employees located in 9 cities. You will lead 11 section managers, and your location will be at one of our business taxation offices: Gothenburg, Ludvika, Mariestad, Malmö, Sundbyberg, Uppsala, Västervik, Västerås, or Örebro. Our operations are in constant development and change. We share a common view on how leadership contributes to this, how we achieve results, and how we promote a culture of change. As a manager and leader with us, you drive the development of both operations and leadership. About You To do a good job and thrive at the Swedish Tax Agency, you need to be responsive, think innovatively, and take responsibility. In your work, good judgment and an understanding of legal security and safety are important. You must also live up to our employee policy. In this role, you should: - have the ability to see the whole picture with a focus on customer value - have the ability to create the right conditions based on your understanding of operations and mission - have the ability to act consciously in daily work based on good self-insight - be able to handle and analyze information flows, see connections, set boundaries, and convey information - have the ability to communicate clearly and create an environment where we listen to each other You should also have: - a university degree of 180 credits (120 credits) in economics or law - at least five years of current management experience in tax administration work Good to Know The employment is permanent and may begin with a six-month probationary period. At the Swedish Tax Agency, we apply management appointments for up to five years, with the possibility of extension in periods of no more than three years, without any limit on the number of extensions. Employment with us may involve placement in a security classification. A security clearance with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before an employment decision is made. For some of our tasks in security classification, Swedish citizenship is required. On skatteverket.se/jobb you can read about, for example, our role serving society, our leadership approach, and how the application process works for our positions. When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process, so please do not include one in your application. To apply for this position, please click on or copy the link below to access the application form. Reference number 2026/590. https://skatteverket.varbi.com/en/apply/positionquick/943005/?where=4 We look forward to receiving your application! The Swedish Tax Agency has a mission serving society. Our work affects all private individuals and businesses, and through our mission, we contribute to a well-functioning society. Our development is customer-driven and we collaborate with others to create effective solutions. Together, we make society possible.

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