Interim Department Head Digital Image

About the Employer Stiftelsen Föremålsvård is a state foundation with a mandate to care for, conserve, and digitize cultural heritage materials to contribute to the preservation of Sweden's material cultural heritage. Parts of Stiftelsen Föremålsvård's operations are conducted within the framework of Kulturarvs-IT. We work on assignment from central cultural heritage institutions and in close cooperation with museums, archives, and other cultural heritage actors. The Digital Image Department works with digitization, image processing, and quality assurance of photographs and other image collections. We are now seeking an interim department head. About the Position As department head, you are responsible for leading, developing, and monitoring the department's operations. As department head of Digital Image, you share responsibility for the department's activities. You are part of the foundation's management group and contribute to the strategic development of operations. You report to the Director. In this role, you are responsible for: Operative work with digitization, image management, and deliveries Client contacts, planning, monitoring, and delivery of assignments Quality work and development of work processes Leadership and mentoring of employees Personnel, finance, and work environment responsibility Planning, prioritization, and monitoring of the department's assignments and projects Cooperation with customers and partners Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Has several years of experience in digitization of photographs, archival materials, museum collections, or equivalent work Has documented experience in a management or other leadership position Has experience with assignment or production work with a focus on quality Has good knowledge of digital image production, such as image formats, color management, and quality assurance Has experience with change management, development, and systematic quality work Has a strong ability to organize, prioritize, and monitor operations Has excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing Meritorious Experience developing quality processes and workflows Experience preserving, digitizing, or conserving cultural heritage materials Academic education in cultural heritage or another relevant field Experience from the cultural heritage sector Experience from state or publicly funded operations Personal Qualities You are a confident and clear leader who creates structure, engagement, and participation. You have good collaboration skills, are communicative, and relationship-building. You lead in an inclusive and coaching manner with an understanding of different individuals' needs and conditions. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Other Information This position is a full-time interim appointment for one year due to the regular head's leave of absence, but at most until 2027-12-31. The employment may subsequently be extended, provided that necessary decisions are made. We apply individual salary setting. Application Welcome to submit your application by 2026-09-30. Your application should include a CV and cover letter and be sent to [email protected]. Additional information about the position is provided by Carolina Gustafsson, Department Head Digital Image: 072 – 720 05 48 Petra Sternlund, Department Head Digital Image: 072 – 720 05 21 Christina Karinen Sturk, Director: 072- 720 00 67 Trade Union Contact Persons ST: Bo J-son Närvä Engström, phone 072-720 05 43 Email: [email protected]