Development Lead and Coach for Language Development Activities, Solna Municipality

Solna kommun · Full-time

Stadshusgången 2, Solna, Sweden

Do you want to make a difference in helping others develop and achieve independence? Do you believe it's important and possible for everyone to find their place and future in our society? We're expanding our team with an additional job coach—could you be our next team member? About Us At Solna Municipality, we work according to the Solna Model, where the needs of individuals and the business community are woven together to create pathways to employment and independence. This position is located at Jobbfabriken within the Employment and Business Development Department, which works to strengthen Solna residents' opportunities for work and studies, as well as develop the city's business climate. We're now seeking a Development Lead and Coach who wants to make a difference for newly arrived immigrants, young people, and adults. The role involves close collaboration with businesses, municipal activities, associations, and other stakeholders. You will work in multiple locations throughout the city, including Solna City Hall and the library in Solna centrum. Our Offer With us, you'll develop approaches that strengthen newly arrived immigrants' opportunities to develop Swedish language skills and move closer to employment or studies. You'll have a key role in important development work where you contribute to creating new pathways to learning, participation, and self-sufficiency. You'll be part of an operation characterized by collaboration, commitment, and innovative thinking. Here you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, build networks, and develop initiatives that make a concrete difference for people entering society and the job market. What Does the Work Involve? As a development lead, you're responsible for developing and coordinating activities linked to activity requirements, with the goal of strengthening participants' Swedish language skills and creating progression toward employment or studies. You'll drive the development work from idea to implementation and work closely with the operation, colleagues, and external partners. The assignment includes both activities run internally, such as study circles, language walks, and language practice, as well as identifying and developing collaborations with civil society and other actors. An important part of the role is creating conditions for collaboration and building sustainable networks that contribute to participants' development. You'll also coach and support participants in Jobbfabriken's various target groups, focusing on strengthening their opportunities to achieve employment or studies. Who Are We Looking For? We're looking for someone who is development-oriented, takes initiative, and has strong commitment to integration, learning, and employment market issues. You enjoy creating structure in development work, building relationships, and motivating people with different backgrounds and circumstances. To succeed in this role, you have: - Experience in development or project work - Good knowledge of the target group of newly arrived immigrants and their needs - Knowledge of integration, employment market initiatives, or adult learning - Experience planning and leading group activities - Ability to motivate and create progression among participants with different circumstances - Experience creating collaboration and building networks - Good communication skills - Ability to work independently, structurally, and results-oriented It's meriting if you have: - Experience working within civil society - Experience in job coaching We place great emphasis on personal suitability and are looking for someone who is relationship-building, engaged, and has a strong drive to contribute to people's development and establishment in society. More Information About the Application The position is a permanent employment and is full-time with immediate start. For questions, please contact Lotten Jonsson, [email protected]. Welcome to submit your application with CV by September 8, 2026. When you apply, you'll be asked to answer a number of questions that will form the basis for the selection. Selection takes place on an ongoing basis. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. The questions you'll answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We look forward to your application! Solna Municipality has made medieval for all recruitments, so we therefore ask you not to contact us regarding advertisement sales or recruitment services. Do you have protected personal data? Don't register your application on the website/Varbi; instead, contact the recruiting manager to find out how to submit your application. You should be careful about what information you share in your application. Therefore, only provide information that is relevant to the current position. For union contact person for the position, see www.solna.se/jobba-hos-oss/fackliga-kontaktpersoner