Interim Unit Manager for Libraries in a Municipality North of Gothenburg

Bemannia AB (publ.) · plný úvazek

Alevägen 7, Nödinge, Švédsko

Are you a confident and decisive leader who thrives in the center of action? Now there's an opportunity for a three (3) month interim assignment where you step in as unit manager for four libraries. Here you'll have the chance to lead an operation with a strong mission to promote reading in close collaboration with schools, culture, and leisure. We're looking for someone who builds strong relationships, creates structure, and leads the team with stability and professionalism. About the Assignment The consulting assignment is full-time with a start date of 2026-10-05 or by agreement and is expected to run until 2027-01-05 while a permanent unit manager is recruited. The operation includes four libraries in different locations with varying conditions and needs. The assignment is operational and requires high presence in the activities. Your Responsibilities As interim manager for the library unit, you have operational and strategic responsibility for leading and developing activities at four libraries. Your focus is on creating a stable and well-functioning structure where, through active leadership, you build strong relationships and promote a good collaborative climate within the team. You drive internal development work forward and ensure efficient resource utilization, while representing the municipality in external contexts and contributing to the department's overall goals. Main Responsibilities: Lead and plan activities: You are responsible for the daily operations of the four libraries, which includes scheduling and staffing planning as well as redistributing tasks based on the changing needs of the operation. Strengthen structures and working methods: You maintain and further develop clear routines, structures, and processes to ensure high quality in daily work. Promote work environment and collaboration: You actively work to strengthen relationships within the team, handle challenges constructively, and take necessary workplace measures to create a safe workplace. Collaborate and network: You are an active participant in the department's management team work where you handle associated administrative tasks. You also represent the municipality externally in various network meetings for library managers. Qualifications Prior experience with operational and personnel responsibility within libraries or other cultural activities is advantageous. Experience and expertise from a management role in a politically governed organization is also advantageous. Personal Qualities We're looking for someone who is decisive, clear, and present as a leader. You have personal maturity and are stable in challenging or changing situations. Since the role involves many contact points, you are communicative and skilled at building trusting relationships. You have the ability to gather colleagues around common goals, handle different perspectives and challenges constructively, and contribute professionalism and work enthusiasm to the group. What We Offer You As a consultant with Bemannia you get: ⭐ Close contact with your consultant manager ⭐ Opportunity for more exciting assignments ⭐ Experience at educational workplaces where your competence makes a difference ⭐ Secure employment terms 🔭 Read more about what it's like to work as a consultant with us here: Working as a Consultant via Bemannia About the Application Apply for the position by clicking apply below. Feel free to upload your CV in Word format and in Swedish. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline, 2026-09-24. We do not accept applications via email, but if you have specific questions about the position, these will be answered by the responsible recruiter, Helena Öberg, [email protected] For general questions about your application or our recruitment process, you can reach us during office hours at 070-893 47 00 Bemannia is a public Swedish staffing and recruitment company that provides competent and qualified personnel through temporary staffing, recruitment, and personnel services within Organization & Management, PR & Information, Marketing & Sales, Finance, Law, HR & Personnel, Property & Technology, IT & Data, and Office & Administration. Bemannia has framework agreements with most Swedish authorities and Swedish municipalities, their administrations and companies. Bemannia is a member of Kompetensföretagen and is an authorized staffing and recruitment company and has collective agreements with Unionen, Akademikerna, SEKO, and LO and the Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Union. Bemannia is certified according to SS-EN ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management System, SS-EN ISO 14001:2015, Environmental Management System – requirements and guidance, SS-ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and SS-ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System The company's management has been active in the industry for 40 years.