Business Development Officer for the Education Administration

Job Responsibilities In your role as a business development officer within the education administration, you will work broadly with analysis, development, and qualified support to the operations and its managers. The assignment involves both strategic and operational work in close collaboration with management and operations. Examples of job responsibilities: Respond to Referrals You prepare and respond to referrals from, for example, other municipal authorities and government agencies. The work involves analyzing proposals, gathering input from affected operations, and formulating well-founded statements. Conduct Investigations You plan and conduct qualified investigations within the school's area of operations. This includes collecting and analyzing data, monitoring the external environment, and developing conclusions and recommendations to support decision-making. Lead Change Projects You drive and lead development and change projects, from initiation through implementation and follow-up. This could involve improving work methods, implementing new governance documents, or developing the operations' quality and efficiency. Prepare Decision-Making Materials You prepare structured and clear decision-making materials for, for example, political committees. Provide Support and Advice You function as qualified support and advisor to administration management, managers, and operations in matters concerning governance, follow-up, development, and quality within the school sector. Qualifications • University degree, preferably in social science, political science, or law, or another field that the employer deems relevant. • Work experience in similar assignments corresponding to 5 years. Meritorious experience includes: • Investigation and analysis work within public operations. • Preparation of decision-making materials for management, committees, or equivalent decision-makers. • Quality, development, or management-related work within schools or the education sector. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is analytical, structured, and confident in your professional role. You have a strong ability to understand complex matters and formulate clear, well-founded decision-making materials—both in writing and verbally. You thrive in a role where you collaborate with many different functions and where you are an important expert in your field. Attach CV and cover letter with your application. Inspired by Living, Life, and Work in Örnsköldsvik At the education administration, we work to create good conditions for every child and student's learning, development, and creativity. We want to create a safe and inspiring learning environment where the desire to learn is in focus and where children, students, and staff meet each other with respect. As part of the interview process, we will conduct an identity check and verify citizenship. Acceptable documents are passport, international ID card, driver's license + personal certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency, or other ID documents that confirm citizenship. For certain positions, a copy of the police's suspicion and criminal record register may be required. We welcome language skills in Finnish and/or one of the Sami varieties, as Örnsköldsvik Municipality is part of both the Finnish and Sami administrative areas. In our municipality, a number of positions are classified in security class, so security clearance may be conducted. These positions may require Swedish citizenship. Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.

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