We are a force that brings together, unites, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something larger.
About the Operations
We are now seeking a unit manager for our Case Management and Political Support Unit. The unit provides support to the regional director, the region's administrations, and operations in legal matters as well as operational management support. We have overall responsibility for the region's case management including case distribution, deviation management, and Platinum administration. The unit also has responsibility for political support where committee secretaries play a central role. In addition, the unit has strategic responsibility for the archive area and is home to the administrator for R7e-archive. New is that strategic and region-wide responsibility for information security is being transferred to the unit.
As a manager in Region Västernorrland, you represent the employer and exercise leadership grounded in strong self-awareness and characterized by honesty, openness, sense of responsibility, and personal courage. The unit manager's role is central to the region's continued development of case management.
This is a permanent full-time position with start date as soon as possible according to agreement.
Work Tasks
As unit manager, you report directly to the function director for planning and political support and are part of their management group. You are responsible for leading and coordinating the unit's work in accordance with the operations' overall mission and goals, and you lead a team working with case preparation, meeting administration, and document management. The region's lawyers are also located in the unit.
The role involves assisting the function director within your area of responsibility and this entails collaboration with regional leadership, requiring high integrity, strong legal competence, and the ability to navigate a complex political organization.
Your work tasks include, among other things:
Lead the unit's operations and staff
Ensure that the region has legally sound and efficient case management
Contribute to the development of procedures, working methods, and digital tools
Provide support to the function director and regional leadership in administrative and strategic matters in accordance with the unit's mission
Qualifications
We are seeking you who
Holds an academic degree in political science, law, or similar education that the employer deems equivalent
Has very good knowledge in law, especially in municipal law
Has work experience as a manager or leader in public sector operations
Has several years of experience in qualified administrative work, preferably in a leadership role
Has excellent knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing
It is meritorious if you
Have advanced education in leadership, project management, or similar
Have documented work experience of close collaboration with political or regional leadership
Have work experience leading in complex matters
Have work experience as a lawyer or political scientist
Have work experience with budget and personnel responsibility
Have good knowledge of English in speech and writing
To succeed in this role, we believe you have these personal qualities
Self-driven
Goal and results oriented
Collaboration skills
Structured
Leadership
Region Västernorrland
With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland.
The region has for many years worked to create conditions for promoting healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 kronor per year in wellness allowance. We apply individual salary setting according to applicable collective agreement. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it's like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Att jobba i Region Västernorrland (rvn.se).
Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are placed in security class and security vetting may therefore take place. We have done our best to recruit and therefore decline contact with ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.
Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!