Do you want to influence and shape the school of the future? Become our new Area Manager for Primary School F-6 South West! We are looking for an experienced and committed area manager for one of our three geographical areas with primary schools - area Southwest. In this role, you will be a key person in leading and developing school operations, with a focus on quality, finance and personnel management. The Pre- and Compulsory School Administration is responsible for preschool, preschool class, compulsory school, adapted compulsory school and after-school care in Umeå municipality. We are looking for you who want to lead the work towards a successful school! Your work tasks As an area manager, you are responsible for operations, staff and finances for one of a total of two school areas with a focus on F-6; area SydVäst. You manage the operations through principals at each school. The tasks may involve: Operational development: You are responsible for running and developing primary school operations through systematic quality work and continuous improvement. Leadership: You will lead and support headteachers in their work, ensuring they have the best conditions to create successful primary schools. Financial responsibility: You will be responsible for financial follow-up and will work towards a balanced budget in your area. Collaboration: You will contribute to a strong management organization and work closely with other area managers and management teams to create a coherent educational chain for children and pupils' learning. You will report to the Deputy Director of Education, Compulsory Education, and be part of the Pre- and Compulsory School Management Team. About you We are looking for you who have a university degree in education and solid experience of leadership and management in primary schools, preferably in F-6. You have also completed the state principal program. If you have also held a leadership position for managers, it is good. You also have experience in leading change and delivering good results in a large complex knowledge organization. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities and abilities. We want you to: be a clear, confident and stable leader who creates engagement and participation have good strategic vision with structure and planning skills have good interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships is results-oriented with a strong financial understanding is skilled at communicating in Swedish, both orally and in writing What do we offer you? An opportunity to influence and shape the future of compulsory education. Work in an organization with a focus on learning and development. A leading role in a growing municipality that puts the best interests of children and pupils at the center. Read more about the pre- and compulsory school administration: Pre- and compulsory school - Umeå municipality Are you ready to take on the challenge? Send in your application today! You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please make sure to fill in the selection questions in the application form. You are welcome to attach a CV. As a result of the law on suitability control, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented upon employment. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.