Unit Manager for the Policy Unit

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Description The Forest Department's units work with investigations, development, and monitoring of core processes, external expert participation, support to districts, and direct case handling. The Policy Unit is responsible for the core processes of policy development and sector collaboration. This includes monitoring and developing processes to ensure they function efficiently, with quality assurance, and in line with the Swedish Forest Agency's operational strategy. The Policy Unit has a central role in analyzing, developing, and implementing national and international forest policy to support the Swedish Forest Agency's mission. The unit works in close collaboration with the Government Offices, other authorities, research actors, and forest sector organizations. The unit works with: National and international policy development regarding forest use in the forest sector and society at large, including issues of climate and bioeconomy. Preparation of government assignments and national consultations. Coordination of reporting on the environmental quality objective Living Forests and participation in monitoring other relevant environmental goals. Implementation of the agency's international development cooperation work. Coordination of implementation of regional development and rural policy. Preparing materials and assisting in the agency's planning work. The unit currently has approximately 25 employees working from Hässleholm in the south to Luleå in the north. Working as a Manager at the Swedish Forest Agency As a manager at the Swedish Forest Agency, you have three roles. You are an employer representative, a leader, and operationally responsible within your area of responsibility. In your function as unit manager, you lead the unit's work with responsibility for its operations, finances, and personnel. You are part of the Forest Department's management group and are expected to contribute to the agency's leadership and development from both an internal and external holistic perspective. Your duties also include serving as process manager. This means responsibility for working on process design and providing input to the line's steering of implementation. You will work to contribute to the development of the agency's strategic work within policy, sector collaboration, and operational development. Your Leadership You have a genuine interest in working as a leader. This is characterized by a desire to create participation and to inspire and motivate your employees. You see opportunities in leading and developing a geographically dispersed unit. You have the ability to work goal-oriented and results-focused both long-term and short-term. In your role, you lead development work with clear direction, prioritization, and monitoring to ensure long-term results. You thrive in complex contexts where different perspectives and interests need to be weighed together. You have the ability to build trust, create relationships, and represent the business in strategic contexts. You have the ability to see how policy development and external collaboration, together with other processes, collectively contribute to policy implementation. Qualifications We are looking for someone with an academic degree in areas relevant to the operations and experience in management with personnel, operational, and budget responsibility. It is an advantage if you have experience in operational development and knowledge within the forestry field. Knowledge of administrative law and experience within public administration and the public sector are advantageous. You have strong ability to prioritize, create structure, and translate strategic goals into operations. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and leadership qualities. Our Offer to You The Swedish Forest Agency applies time-limited management positions (up to 5 years with possibility of extension). The basis is a permanent employment as a case officer at the Swedish Forest Agency. Placement at one of the Swedish Forest Agency's offices. Placement location is determined during the recruitment process. Start date is by mutual agreement. We aim to first hold digital interviews via Teams between September 7–11. Welcome to submit your application by August 23! About the Swedish Forest Agency The Swedish Forest Agency is an authority for matters concerning forests. Our vision is Forests for benefit of all. We work to ensure that the country's forests are managed and used so that forests provide sustainable good returns while biological diversity and other environmental values are preserved. We also work to increase awareness of the forest's importance to society. We are present throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. The head office is in Jönköping. Our geographic dispersion means that our work methods are largely digital, although travel also occurs for some of our positions. Together we work to ensure that our agency is a friendly workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. Your introduction is supplemented with training that strengthens you in your role at the Swedish Forest Agency and as a civil servant. Our employee and leadership idea has shared core values: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. These are complemented in our daily work by the state's values framework. We offer a couple of valuable employee benefits that can make a big difference for you. We hope you will enjoy working with us! If you are curious or have a question, do not hesitate to reach out if you do not find answers on our website: About Us - Swedish Forest Agency and Work With Us - Swedish Forest Agency Welcome to the Swedish Forest Agency!Description The Forest Department's units work with investigations, development, and monitoring of core processes, external expert participation, support to districts, and direct case handling. The Policy Unit is responsible for the core processes of policy development and sector collaboration. This includes monitoring and developing processes to ensure they function efficiently, with quality assurance, and in line with the Swedish Forest Agency's operational strategy. The Policy Unit has a central role in analyzing, developing, and implementing national and international forest policy to…

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16. 7. 2026

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26. 7. 2026

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