The Preschool and Elementary School Administration is responsible for the municipality’s preschools, preschool classes, elementary schools, special-education elementary schools, and after-school programs. The operations are organized into three geographic areas: Southwest, Northeast, and a joint area for grades 7–9, each led by a respective area manager.

The Preschool and Elementary School Office employs approximately 80 staff members in areas such as management, HR, legal affairs, finance, development, and operational support. We provide support to the operations and the committee, as well as services to the municipality’s residents within our areas of expertise.

The Preschool and Elementary School Office includes a Regulatory Affairs Department, which was established in January 2026 and currently consists of nine employees and a department head. Under the Regulatory Affairs Department are an Educational Placement Unit and a School Transportation Team, both led by a unit manager. The Regulatory Affairs Department works comprehensively with the exercise of regulatory authority within preschool and elementary school, focusing on equality and the right of children and students to an education. Its responsibilities include matters related to school placement, school transportation, and compulsory education, as well as appeals, investigations at the administrative and board levels, and the development of governing documents. We also investigate complaints under the Education Act, conduct oversight and ownership and management reviews of independent preschools, handle reports from supervisory authorities, and address data protection and privacy (GDPR). Furthermore, the Regulatory Affairs Department is responsible for managing digital systems at the school operator level.

The Educational Placement Unit and the School Placement Team are now looking for an investigator who wants to work with us! The position is organizationally located within the Educational Placement Unit and the School Transportation Team, which is a unit under the Regulatory Affairs Department.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include investigating, processing, and drafting decisions based on applicable legislation regarding school transportation and the placement of children and students. The work also includes handling appeals within the unit’s areas of responsibility and various investigative assignments within the scope of the unit’s responsibilities. Furthermore, the role involves handling requests for access to public records and coordinating and developing processes relevant to the unit’s area of responsibility, in consultation with the unit manager and legal counsel. Collaboration and dialogue take place as part of the work with other departments and units at the school authority level, such as area managers, principals, and strategists, as well as through contacts with external parties. Other tasks prioritized by the employer may also arise.

What can we offer you?

With us, you’ll have a meaningful and varied role where you contribute to the academic success of children and young people and have the opportunity to influence and develop operations and work methods.

About You

As an investigator in this role, you need to be self-motivated but also able to plan, lead, and carry out work in collaboration with various stakeholders—a role that requires your ability to build strong relationships in both internal and external contexts. You are meticulous in your assessments and able to remain objective in complex cases, based on applicable legislation and the rules and guidelines established by the board. The role requires that you be able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and drive processes forward in a way that ensures quality. You have excellent collaboration skills and communicate clearly and respectfully with various audiences. You have a proactive approach to work that positively impacts the organization’s development. As a person, you are solution-oriented and committed. You are flexible and can quickly adapt to different circumstances.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Requirements

• College or university degree in social sciences, law, political science, or education, or other education that the employer deems relevant to the job duties.
• Relevant and recent experience in handling administrative law cases within public administration.
• Documented and relevant professional experience in investigative work within the past three years.
• A good understanding of and knowledge regarding school legislation, public access to information, and confidentiality.
• The position requires that you be able to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish, as well as having strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, permanent position, with a planned start date in December 2026 or as agreed.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the City of Umeå

The City of Umeå is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.