Unit Manager for Climate, Food, Toxic-Free Environment, and Energy & Climate Advisory Services

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Description The Environment and Climate Committee's mission is to be a driving force in the city's environmental work and in protecting human health and the environment. In practice, this means the Environmental Department drives and coordinates the city's work within the ecological dimension of sustainable development and supports and promotes the implementation of the city's environmental and climate program and the use of the city's environmental management system. Additionally, in our regulatory role, we are responsible for supervision, review, and control under environmental laws, as well as food, alcohol, and tobacco legislation, with the aim of protecting human health and the environment. For more information about the Environmental Department and the City of Gothenburg, visit www.goteborg.se. Job Responsibilities Do you want to work toward a sustainable city and a good living environment in Gothenburg? The Environmental Strategy Department drives and coordinates the ecological dimension of sustainable development in the City of Gothenburg. The goal is for Gothenburg to be an ecologically sustainable city by 2030. We drive, coordinate, and follow up on several of the City of Gothenburg's strategic programs and action plans. The department is also responsible for environmental monitoring in several areas and contributes to the City of Gothenburg's planning and building permit process. We develop decision-making materials for the city council based on the latest knowledge within environmental matters, from research, environmental monitoring, and our own analyses. We collaborate with other municipalities, authorities, academia, and the business sector, and drive and participate in various development projects. The department has fifty-five employees. To create the best possible conditions for a good work environment, with fewer employees per manager, and to strengthen the department's strategic capacity, we are transitioning from three to five units at the start of the year. We are now seeking three new unit managers in three separate job postings. This posting concerns the appointment of a unit manager for the unit responsible for strategic development work and support in climate transition, sustainable food systems, and toxic-free environment as well as energy and climate advisory services. As a unit manager for climate transition, sustainable food systems, toxic-free environment, and energy and climate advisory services, you will lead twelve dedicated and qualified employees with high expertise and extensive experience. Through knowledge support, coordination, and collaboration across sectors, the unit promotes innovation and creates conditions for an ecologically sustainable city. The Unit: Drives and coordinates strategic work within the unit's areas of responsibility. Supports departments and companies in their work to achieve environmental and climate goals. Drives and coordinates the strategy "We drive the development of a sustainable and resilient food system" in the city's environmental and climate program. Provides advice to different target groups on energy use, opportunities for energy efficiency, and how energy is used in different contexts (energy and climate advisory services). Responds to referrals and motions within the unit's areas of responsibility. Collaborates with other parts of the City of Gothenburg, authorities, academia, civil society, and the business sector. Participates in and drives projects and internal and external networks. As a unit manager, you are responsible for: Creating a sense of security in the unit and work groups and supporting the development of employees and operations. Contributing to good collaboration within the department's management team and with other departments. Budget, operational planning, and follow-up of the unit's activities. Ensuring progress and prioritizing the unit's strategic and operational work. Quality-assuring materials for decision-making. You are the direct supervisor for the unit's employees and are responsible for operations, personnel, finances, and work environment. You are part of the department's management team and develop the department's operations together with the department manager and your fellow unit managers. Within the department, many issues and areas are handled in close collaboration between several units and often with other operations as well. Therefore, you need to be able to see the bigger picture and balance the unit's needs with the department's needs. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a relevant university degree in environmental studies or another academic degree that the employer considers equivalent. You have experience working as a manager or in another leadership position, preferably in a politically governed organization. You have experience with development and/or change management with focus on business processes and organization, and you have strategic knowledge and experience in environmental matters. Work experience in climate transition is a merit. Your personal competencies are crucial for success in the unit manager role. We see that you can efficiently identify and analyze the core of a problem and propose possible solutions. In your daily work, you identify opportunities for change and create situations where new ideas and proposals can be developed. Listening skills are essential for success in this role. We see that you have the ability to listen to other people in order to understand their needs. You work for cohesion in the work group and view failures as learning opportunities, creating space for dialogue. You are motivated by clearly defined goals and have the ability to translate these into concrete action. With focus on the goal, you can reprioritize work when circumstances or needs change. You follow up and report results and goal achievement. You can use convincing arguments to bring enthusiasm and energy that encourages good performance, team spirit, and increased motivation. You stand by your decisions and can communicate difficult messages when needed. Other Selection will be ongoing, so we want your application as soon as possible, but no later than August 2. We will conduct the first round of interviews during week 33. If you are called for an interview, we want you to be able to provide a copy of your degree certificate and documentation verifying your previous employment before the interview. We apply the City of Gothenburg's leadership criteria in evaluating applicants. Final candidates will undergo a full-day assessment at the City of Gothenburg's Assessment Center. If you want to know more about us and what we do, visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miljoforvaltningen-goteborgs-stadDescription The Environment and Climate Committee's mission is to be a driving force in the city's environmental work and in protecting human health and the environment. In practice, this means the Environmental Department drives and coordinates the city's work within the ecological dimension of sustainable development and supports and promotes the implementation of the city's environmental and climate program and the use of the city's environmental management system. Additionally, in our regulatory role, we are responsible for supervision, review, and control under environmental laws, as…

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16. 6. 2026

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