Unit Managers for Several of Our Operations in Malmö

Migrationsverket · Full-time

Agnesfridsvägen 111, Malmö, Sweden

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of our time's major societal issues – migration. In total, we are approximately 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job! Do you want to lead in a socially important operation that makes a difference – every day? We are now seeking engaged and present unit managers for our reception and return operations as well as for our case processing operations in Malmö. Your Workplace You will have a meaningful and socially important management assignment in an organization characterized by development, change, and great responsibility. You will lead a work group with high competence and strong commitment in a workplace where participation, collaboration, and development are central. Within case processing operations, you are primarily responsible for handling and making decisions in applications for residence permits based on international protection. The case processing operations also have the responsibility to make decisions according to the Aliens Act and other applicable legislation that falls within the agency's mandate. The reception and return operations are undergoing significant development. You work with issues that engage and concern people in a dynamic environment characterized by meeting people and influenced by what happens in our surrounding world. Return operations are a central assignment and a priority area for the agency. It is also an environment characterized by continuous learning and participation, where through co-location we have better conditions to work closely together across professions in the protection process. Your Assignment As a unit manager, you are part of the section's management group together with other unit managers and the section manager. You lead an engaged unit in constant development, where improvements and long-term perspectives are a natural part of daily work. This requires good and close collaboration with other unit managers and units to succeed. As a unit manager, you are responsible for leading the operations at your unit where goal achievement, a good work environment, and development through continuous improvements are prioritized highly. As a leader, you create conditions for a developmental and positive work climate that enables employees to develop in their roles and carry out their assignments in the best way. You take advantage of and strengthen the drive that exists among employees and through participation, commitment, and focus on our applicants. Who Are You? We place great emphasis on our managers having the personal qualities required to successfully lead an operation in change. You are present in your leadership and create participation and conditions for your employees to grow and take responsibility in a climate that inspires joy at work, initiative, and efficiency. You have strong analytical ability and the ability to see the whole picture, which enables you to make well-founded decisions even during times of change. You are confident in yourself and demonstrate good judgment, while also fostering commitment and building good collaborations. You are experienced in cooperating with other actors and meeting with media. Your leadership is characterized by clear direction, empathy in meetings with others, and courage in decision-making. As a manager, you translate the Swedish Migration Agency's core values – courage, empathy, and clarity – into your leadership. In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and strong security and confidentiality awareness. Requirements: Academic education or other education combined with work experience that the employer considers relevant for the position. Current management experience with responsibility for budget, operations, and work environment. Experience leading and developing operations in change. Good skills in expressing yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English. Meritorious: Management experience from public sector operations Knowledge of administrative law and experience with administrative law case handling Knowledge of the Swedish Migration Agency's mandate and operations Experience with process-oriented working methods As a first step in the recruitment process, digital interviews are planned to take place during week 42. Conditions Work Location: Malmö Employment Form: Several positions, permanent with probation period Working Hours: Office hours or trust-based working hours by agreement Start Date: January 2027 or by agreement Application Do you want to help drive our development forward? We warmly welcome your application by October 9, 2026! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the Recruitment Process You do not need to attach a personal letter with your application, but we ask that you answer the selection questions as clearly and thoroughly as possible so we can make a fair assessment of your experience and whether you are qualified to proceed in the recruitment or not. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills align with the position you are applying for. At a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security. If you want to contact union representatives, contact information for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the "Job Openings and Interest Registration" page on migrationsverket.se: Questions and Answers about Applying for a Job at the Swedish Migration Agency To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you must have the right to stay and work in Sweden on one of these grounds: Swedish citizenship (required for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit. If you have protected personal information, or other information that you yourself consider to be confidential, you should contact [email protected] before submitting your application so we can tell you more about our security procedures.