Development Manager, Sports and Recreation Facilities at Nacka Municipality

Do you want to develop the sports and recreation facilities of the future in one of Sweden's most innovative municipalities? Are you passionate about facility development, real estate issues, and sustainable solutions? Do you want to help create attractive, functional, and well-utilized meeting places for sports, movement, and leisure? Then the role of Development Manager - Sports and Recreation Facilities at Nacka Municipality might be for you. With us, you'll take on a key role in developing the municipality's sports and recreation facilities with special responsibility for our six ice rinks. Your Assignment You'll become part of a dedicated team within the culture and leisure sector working to create attractive environments for Nacka residents of all ages. Together with controllers, real estate strategists, development managers, property managers, construction project managers, and sports operations staff, you'll drive the municipality's long-term facility development. As development manager, you're responsible for ensuring our facilities develop in a sustainable, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner. The role combines strategic development work with project management, coordination, and follow-up. The role includes: - Responsibility for long-term development of the municipality's sports and recreation facilities - Developing and monitoring maintenance and investment plans - Driving development, renovation, and reinvestment projects - Conducting financial analyses and preparing decision-making materials - Coordinating issues related to facilities provision, sustainability, and energy efficiency - Collaborating with operations, associations, and external stakeholders - Preparing matters and presenting materials to the Leisure Committee Is This You? We're looking for someone who is driven to develop operations, properties, and facilities with a focus on quality, sustainability, and long-term value. You are analytical, structured, and able to translate ideas and needs into concrete actions. At the same time, you're a skilled collaborative partner who builds trust and creates good relationships with many different stakeholders. We believe you: - Are independent and take initiative - Are analytical with good financial understanding - Are development-oriented and solutions-focused - Are communicative and pedagogical - Are structured and experienced in managing multiple processes in parallel Your Experience - Several years of experience working with sports facilities, real estate, or other public facilities - Knowledge of ice rink operations and development needs - Experience with maintenance and investment planning - Experience with project management and development work - Strong ability to conduct operations and financial analyses - Excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing Merits - Experience working in a politically governed organization - Experience with municipal property management - Knowledge of energy, environmental, and sustainability issues - Experience with procurements and contract matters We Offer At the Culture and Leisure Unit, you'll receive a meaningful assignment. You'll contribute to quality, transparency, and development. We invest in healthy employees and offer a well-equipped gym in the building, a personal health coach, access to exercise facilities at Nacka City Hall, a health coach, wellness time, wellness compensation, and the option to exchange vacation pay for additional vacation days. You'll also have the freedom to work from home. Read more about our benefits here. In Nacka, you'll have the opportunity to work in a municipality that wants to be the best in Sweden at being a municipality, with openness and diversity as its vision and a fundamental belief in trusting people's knowledge, will, and ability. Interested? If you want to become part of Nacka Municipality, don't hesitate to submit your application! If you want to know more about the position, feel free to contact Ulrika Haij, Unit Manager of the Culture and Leisure Unit at: [email protected] or 070-4317558. Union representative can be reached through the municipality's switchboard, 087188000 (switchboard). Deadline for applications is 2026-08-30. In the recruitment process, we use tests that measure problem-solving ability and personality to work in an inclusive and competency-based manner. Background checks will be conducted before employment. We look forward to receiving your application! #LI-POST Nacka is one of Sweden's most attractive and well-renowned municipalities. With a focus on goals, results, sustainable employee engagement, and continuous development, Nacka is striving to be the best at being a municipality. Nacka Municipality is the employer for you who, with great freedom, innovates and makes a difference.

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