R&D Manager at Hushållningssällskapet Skåne

Hushållningssällskapet Skåne · plný úvazek

Borgeby Slottsväg 11, Bjärred, Švédsko

Join us in a key role at an independent knowledge organization with strong ties to agriculture and a broad network within academia, business, and society. You'll drive knowledge development and innovative solutions within some of agriculture and the food system's most important future challenges. This recruitment is part of a planned generational transition. You'll work closely with our current R&D Manager to learn the operations, organization, and collaborations, while gradually taking on greater responsibility. In 2027, when our current R&D Manager retires, you'll take over leadership of the R&D operations. About the role You'll take a central role in Hushållningssällskapet Skåne's development. Our R&D operations are closely integrated with the organization's other activities and will contribute to developing both existing operations and new services, working methods, and business areas based on our goals, strategies, and the needs of agriculture and the green industries. The role combines strategic responsibility with operational work in our research, development, and innovation projects. You'll lead and develop the R&D department, work with our project managers, and personally initiate, drive, and participate in projects. Projects are often carried out in collaboration with colleagues and specialist expertise from other parts of the organization, as well as with external partners in academia, business, and society. This way, we connect research and innovation with the organization's knowledge, needs, and development opportunities. The R&D department currently consists of an R&D Manager and two employees (researchers/project managers) and forms the core of a broader R&D operation, where project managers and specialists from other parts of the organization both lead and participate in R&D projects. As our next R&D Manager, you'll play an important role in building on the operations and developing the department, with the ambition to grow to a core team of five people within a few years. Your role is based on some of our most prioritized areas: Sustainable agriculture Digital agriculture Climate & water Food security You will, among other things: Lead and develop R&D operations together with the current manager, in line with Hushållningssällskapet Skåne's goals and strategies. Set strategic direction and identify new opportunities within research, development, and innovation. Initiate and develop R&D initiatives that strengthen existing operations and create opportunities for new services and business areas. Further develop collaborations with academia, business, and societal actors. Personally lead and participate in projects from idea, partnership, and financing to implementation and utilization. Ensure that knowledge and results from R&D projects are translated into concrete benefits, in close collaboration with colleagues and specialists throughout the organization. Gradually take on increased responsibility for operations, employees, and results. We are looking for you who: Have a relevant academic degree and a doctorate. Have solid experience working in applied research, development, and innovation. Have documented ability to translate research, development, and innovation into concrete benefits and operational development. Have documented experience developing competitive project ideas and successfully obtaining external funding for research, development, and innovation. Have documented experience in leadership and managing employees and projects. Have knowledge of and experience in one or more of our priority areas. Have a good understanding of the interplay between research, society, and business. Have excellent ability to collaborate, build networks, and create trust. Have experience in agriculture, the food system, or the green industries. Speak and write Swedish fluently. As a person, you are: Strategic and analytical, with the ability to see the big picture and translate it into action. A confident and clear leader who creates engagement and gets people to work toward common goals. Proactive and development-oriented, with the drive to identify opportunities and move ideas forward. Prestigious and curious, with the ability to switch between strategic issues and operational work. We offer At Hushållningssällskapet Skåne, you'll meet a culture characterized by commitment, curiosity, and collaboration. We strive to create a safe and developmental work environment where you thrive and have the opportunity to grow. Here you have considerable room to influence and shape your role, within clear goals and boundaries. • A strategic and operationally close role in applied research and development. • A well-planned transition to the role of R&D Manager, with close collaboration with the current manager. • Significant influence over the organization's development and the opportunity to build on strong R&D operations. Benefits: • Occupational pension and terms according to collective agreement. • Wellness allowance and occupational health services. • Social activities and shared breakfast. Practical information The position is a permanent full-time employment with placement at one of our offices in Borgeby or Skepparslöv. Start date by agreement. About Hushållningssällskapet Skåne Hushållningssällskapet Skåne is an independent member organization and one of 15 Hushållningssällskap in Sweden, with over 200 years of experience developing the green industries and contributing to a sustainable and competitive countryside. We offer advice in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, conduct field trials and soil mapping. We also conduct applied research through development and innovation projects where we translate new knowledge into practical benefits for strong, resilient, and sustainable agriculture. Through our natural resources upper secondary schools, we educate the next generation of farmers and disseminate knowledge through courses, conferences, and networks. We also run conference operations at Bjärsjölagårds slott. Our vision is a vibrant countryside with a growing business sector where knowledge, innovation, and commitment make a real difference. Read more about our operations at Hushållningssällskapet Skåne - Hushållningssällskapet Selection is ongoing, so submit your application as soon as possible. The final application deadline is October 4. If you have questions about the position, please contact: R&D Manager Iréne Kamnert, 070-816 10 01, [email protected] We welcome your application!