Operations Manager/Site Developer – Visit Hökensås (40–50 %)

Do you want to be part of developing and managing Hökensås? A unique natural area where sustainable site development and nature tourism are in focus. Development happens through close collaboration between three municipalities, landowners, associations, local businesses, and authorities. Hökensås is a beautiful natural area between Tidaholm, Habo, and Mullsjö, known for its sport fishing, natural experiences, and rich outdoor recreation. Through Visit Hökensås, long-term collaboration is conducted where the municipalities, together with relevant stakeholders, work to strengthen the area's attractiveness, preserve its natural values, and create sustainable local benefits – both today and for future generations. About Visit Hökensås The position is organizationally placed in Tidaholm Municipality, Culture and Recreation Administration, but is performed on behalf of a joint steering group from Tidaholm, Habo, and Mullsjö. The work is cross-municipal and based on collaboration with businesses, associations, landowners, authorities, and regional actors. About the Position As operations manager, you are a unifying force in the development of Visit Hökensås. You lead processes for sustainable site development where tourism, natural values, local benefits, and long-term sustainability are balanced. The role is about creating structures, relationships, and working methods that enable actors to develop the area together. Travel and meetings take place in all three municipalities. The position is a permanent employment at 40–50 % with a start date by agreement. You will: Coordinate collaboration between municipalities, landowners, businesses, associations, and authorities. Lead processes for sustainable site development based on nature's and the site's carrying capacity. Prepare situation analyses and identify development opportunities. Initiate, coordinate, and follow up on joint development initiatives. Work with monitoring and indicators, such as visitor flows and local benefits. Create meeting places and processes that strengthen collaboration and long-term relationships. Prepare annual activity plans, budget proposals, and follow-ups. Convene the working group and prepare matters for the steering group. Qualifications You have: University or vocational higher education in a relevant field. Experience in sustainable site development, destination development, community development, or strategic project management. Strong ability to lead processes and create engagement in collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Ability to work both strategically and operationally. Driver's license (Category B). Meritorious Experience working in or close to the public sector. Knowledge of sustainable tourism, nature tourism, rural development, or nature conservation issues. Experience in collaboration between the public sector, business, civil society, and authorities. Experience in process management and change work. Experience in seeking and driving externally financed projects. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is: Relationship-building and communicative. Structured and self-driven. Responsive and unpretentious. Strategic with the ability to create consensus and momentum. Curious and inspired by developing people, collaborations, and places. We Offer As an employer, Tidaholm Municipality values a health-promoting work environment, good working conditions, and engaged leadership that supports your development. Those of us working here are driven by creating a positive difference for our residents and being proud ambassadors for our municipality. Welcome to become part of our community and contribute to a sustainable and forward-looking municipality. Application Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis, so apply today but no later than 2026-09-06. Contact information for union representatives can be found here: https://tidaholm.se/ledigajobb We only accept applications through our website https://tidaholm.se/ledigajobb If for any reason you cannot apply digitally (due to, for example, protected personal information), please contact the advertisement's contact person for an alternative path. In principle, all documents sent to the municipality become public records. Life in Skaraborg is a website that shows the opportunities available in Skaraborg. At https://www.livetiskaraborg.se you can read more about leisure activities, housing, and much more. Welcome with your application! We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. In connection with recruitment, you as a job seeker have the right to receive information about starting salary, starting salary interval, and relevant provisions for the position in question. Read more about the recruitment process and wage transparency on our website: https://www.tidaholm.se/jobbahososs/rekryteringsprocessen.5358.html

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