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We are seeking a cultural strategist with a particular focus on civil society and crisis management and preparedness issues, who in collaboration with our current cultural strategist in the Culture and Civil Society Sector operations, will help shape the future of cultural life in Västmanland. Together with us, you will influence cultural life in Västmanland and work to create the best conditions for a rich and varied cultural offering for the region's residents. Job Responsibilities As a cultural strategist with us, you will work with strategic issues within the Culture and Civil Society Sector's various operational areas. You are our strategic resource in matters concerning civil society participation, culture's role in crisis preparedness, and the development of guiding documents such as regional cultural plans and sports plans. An important part of the assignment is to: - Strengthen collaboration with civil society actors and investigate the conditions for a regional agreement with civil society organizations. - Work with association grants, scholarships, and project support. - Develop and coordinate work on crisis and preparedness issues within the culture and sports sectors. - Implement and follow up on the regional cultural plan in close collaboration with municipalities, cultural institutions, and civil society actors. You work in close dialogue with the units within the operations and support them in collaboration processes with municipalities, cultural creators, and organizations with regional mandates. You also have an important role in monitoring the external environment, preparing matters, producing decision-making documents for politicians, and participating in national and regional networks. This is a position where you take substantial independent responsibility, work together with others, lead processes, and take your own initiatives within your area of work. Travel occasionally occurs in the work, such as when needed, duty on evenings or weekends. Monitoring the external environment is part of the work. About the Workplace The Culture and Civil Society Sector operations within Region Västmanland have the mandate to, through collaboration and anchoring with municipalities and other actors, contribute to the development of culturally prioritized areas based on the regional cultural plan. The work is based on regional and state guidance and strategy documents and is part of the broader regional development mandate. We are centrally located in the cultural center at Karlsgatan 2 in Västerås. Here you will meet engaged colleagues with high expertise, great civic interest, and a desire to make a difference. We work for a sustainable working life with trust, participation, and balance as guiding principles. We offer you: Meaningful work where you influence cultural life in Västmanland The opportunity to contribute to matters of social significance An independent assignment with substantial room to influence and develop A workplace with good cohesion, teamwork, and knowledge sharing A role where you work strategically, analytically, and collaboratively A work environment that values health, engagement, and personal development For more information about your benefits, visit: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: Higher education or university degree, preferably in cultural studies, political science, public administration, or other relevant social science fields, Experience with qualified strategic work in the public sector – preferably with a focus on culture, civil society, or crisis preparedness. Good experience with collaboration with municipalities, non-profit organizations, and public actors. Ability to analyze, structure, and lead processes as well as formulate guiding documents and decision-making materials. Experience working with grant administration, consultations, or coordination of cross-sectoral assignments. It is meritorious if you have experience working with cultural plans or similar guiding documents, as well as knowledge of crisis and preparedness issues within the cultural sector. You are a person who takes initiative, sees connections, builds relationships, and wants to make a difference. You express yourself well in speech and writing, thrive in collaborative environments, and have the ability to see both the whole picture and details. Employment Terms Permanent employment with start date by agreement. We apply individual and differentiated salary setting. Application Welcome to submit your application no later than August 23. When you apply, you should only attach your CV and preferably relevant grades/certificates. You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process. Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to prepare a good CV here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/ Work samples may also be used in the selection of final candidates in this recruitment. Protected Personal Information If you have protected personal information, you should not apply through our recruitment system or via email. Instead, contact the recruiting manager or Recruitment Support mailto:[email protected] who can inform you how to submit your application in a secure manner. (Do not attach personal information) About the Region If you want to learn more about what it's like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/ In Region Västmanland, we are responsible for health care, medical care, and dental care for everyone living in the region. We also work with everything from public transportation and culture to business matters, education, and research. Together we are 7,000 employees with 300 different professions at ten locations. We are at the center of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together we are driven by creating a better society for everyone who lives and works here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people – where they are. That is how we can live up to our stakeholders' and residents' high expectations. Together we make a difference. For real. We decline applications from those selling all kinds of recruitment services.We are seeking a cultural strategist with a particular focus on civil society and crisis management and preparedness issues, who in collaboration with our current cultural strategist in the Culture and Civil Society Sector operations, will help shape the future of cultural life in Västmanland. Together with us, you will influence cultural life in Västmanland and work to create the best conditions for a rich and varied cultural offering for the region's residents. Job Responsibilities As a cultural strategist with us, you will work with strategic issues within the Culture and Civil Society…
Overview
- Type
- job
- Status
- active
- Visibility
- public
- City
- Västerås
- GPS
- 59.6185805, 16.4566227
- Published
- 4. 8. 2026
- Edited
- 5. 8. 2026