Do you want to be part of the efforts to address the greatest challenges of our time, and be able to influence and leave something for future generations to develop? Then Boden Municipality is an employer for you! Boden is located in Norrbotten's coastal region, only 3 miles from the sea between two river valleys. Around 28,000 people live here. Boden is a modern small town with proximity to most things, which creates a rewarding working and leisure life, what we call proximity life. Boden is located in the heart of an establishment-intensive region and is an important part of the green global social transition. A growing society is being created here, equipped to meet the green new industrialization, with smart and sustainable solutions for collaboration, housing, transport, everyday life and modern business. With strong support from competent colleagues and managers, you will have the courage to try. With us, you will be given great confidence in a fantastic environment, where there is the opportunity to develop yourself and others. Do you want to know more about what it is like to work in Boden municipality? Then you can read more here: www.boden.se/jobbaiboden We are looking for a committed and driven Head of Unit for Leisure and Youth who wants to lead and develop our work to create a meaningful leisure time for the municipality's residents. WORK TASKS As Head of Unit for Leisure and Youth, you have overall responsibility for developing, planning and following up activities that stimulate active participation in cultural, sports and leisure activities for the municipality's residents, with a particular focus on children and young people. You will lead a team of staff working in sports facilities, meeting places and the leisure bank. You will be part of the Culture, Leisure and Youth management team and report to the Head of Department. The role also involves collaboration with schools, civil society and the business community. Your duties will partly consist of: - Managing and developing leisure activities in accordance with the municipality's goals and values. - Responsible for budget, staff, work environment and quality monitoring. - Strengthen young people's influence and participation in the activities. - Initiate and run development projects and collaborations. - Contribute to a safe and pleasant working environment that promotes cooperation, inclusion and innovation. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for people who have: - A university degree in, for example, social work, pedagogy, culture, leisure or another relevant field that the employer considers equivalent. Alternatively, you have other education in combination with professional experience relevant to the position. - You have experience in managing staff and activities, preferably with a focus on youth and leisure activities. - Good administrative skills and used to working with follow-up and business development. - Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. It is an advantage if you have: - Experience in a politically governed organization. - Experience of working with youth influence, inclusion or cross-sectoral collaboration. - Experience in the voluntary/non-profit sector. - Experience in operations in the field of sports facilities. We are looking for you who are confident and clear in your leadership, with the ability to create commitment and participation. You are a relationship builder and have the ability to interact both internally and externally, including with civil society. Furthermore, you are strategic in your work and can see the big picture and think long-term. We are looking for you who are sensitive to the needs of young people and the perspectives of civil society, and you have a strong commitment to democracy, inclusion and social sustainability. Does this sound like you? You are warmly welcome to apply. OTHER We value age and gender balance and diversity in all professional areas. - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - When applying for a job with us, please use our e-recruitment system. - Questions about the position can be answered by the contact persons mentioned in the ad.