Forward-Thinking Library Unit Manager

Ale kommun · plný úvazek

Ale torg 7, Nödinge, Švédsko

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of shaping the Ale of tomorrow. With us, you deliver service and activities of the highest quality to the residents of Ale. Together, 2,500 employees create an Ale—a municipality focused on residents and their needs. Become one of us! The Resident Services Division of the Municipal Administration is responsible for Ale municipality's culture and leisure activities and the municipality's Contact Center. The division employs around 80 people. About the Workplace Ale's public libraries comprise four libraries located in Surte, Nödinge, Älvängen, and Skepplanda. Library operations are conducted at multiple worksites with different conditions and needs. The operations are staffed by just over twelve librarians who are responsible for both daily operations and a broad and varied program offering. The mission to promote reading holds a central role and is carried out in close collaboration with preschools, schools, the cultural school, and leisure activities. Culture is an important part of our lifeblood and an important reason why it's a great place to live, reside, and work in Ale. Culture touches all Ale residents in one way or another. Therefore, we work together within library operations to strengthen cultural life in the municipality. We create opportunities for residents and visitors to both participate in and create culture themselves. Duties As a unit manager, you have responsibility for operations, personnel, budget, and work environment. You lead and organize the daily work within library operations. In your role, you are expected to: Drive, develop, and innovate the operations Act to ensure high quality for Ale residents Lead the operations with a clear focus on achieving operational goals Follow up on goals and results Create participation within the operations Work for good financial management and resource utilization Further develop the library as a modern, accessible, and relevant meeting place Develop and strengthen employees with confidence in their capabilities Qualifications For this role with us, we see that you have an academic degree in library and information science, cultural studies, humanities, or other education that we deem relevant. You should have good knowledge of the Swedish library system, literature, and reading promotion initiatives. You have prior experience working as a manager with responsibility for operations, budget, and personnel. You communicate very well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, and have worked for a number of years in libraries and/or cultural activities previously. A degree from library school is a merit. As is completion of a leadership development program, previous employment as a library unit manager, and experience working in a politically governed organization. Knowledge of and experience in change management is also a merit. We also welcome experience with digitalization and the implementation of new digital technology. As a manager, you are socially confident and have the ability to build strong relationships both within and outside the organization. You have the ability to represent the operations and communicate visions and goals in a clear and inspiring manner. You have a development-oriented mindset and strive to improve operations based on users' needs. You are collaboration-oriented and value teamwork, which creates an inclusive and supportive work environment. In the role, you work with clarity and feedback regarding assignments and expectations, and you create conditions for participation, influence, and a sustainable work environment. You are a driven manager who takes initiative and works purposefully to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. You demonstrate trusting and communicative leadership through your curiosity and commitment. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Other Information Welcome with your application! We offer a permanent full-time position with start date by agreement. In your application, we ask you to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment. This is to ensure as fair and objective a recruitment process as possible. Work psychological tests may be part of this recruitment process. Our values are built on the principle that together we take responsibility and create trust. We care about our employees in Ale thriving and offer, where possible, flexible working hours, wellness allowances, and favorable collective agreements. Want to know more about working in Ale municipality? Read more here: https://ale.se/om-kommunen/jobba-i-ale-kommun.html Together we create opportunities, there is a place for everyone here, and we are close to each other. If you have protected personal information, you should NOT apply through the system but instead contact the recruitment manager for handling of your application. To facilitate the recruitment process, we ask that you attach relevant certificates and grades for the position you are applying for and that you have the ability to present a valid ID document at any interview. We only have the ability to receive applications through Varbi. We strive for an even gender distribution and view diversity as a strength. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. Want to know more about working in Ale municipality? Read more here: Jobba i Ale kommun | Ale kommun Regarding the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. We use e-recruitment to streamline and quality assure the recruitment process. All your information is saved in your CV account and you can easily log in and update your information whenever you want. Please fill in your information as carefully as possible to give an accurate picture of yourself. Your personal information is processed in Varbi during the recruitment process and to the extent necessary to comply with legislation. The application is deleted 24 months after the completion of recruitment. If you have a Varbi account, you can use the editing of your profile to delete, upload, and edit information. Otherwise, contact Ale municipality. 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