Are you passionate about development and collaboration? We’re looking for a recreation consultant who wants to help develop Umeå’s recreational activities—together, we’ll create great opportunities for an active leisure life! 

The Leisure Services Department of Umeå Municipality aims to contribute to a high quality of life by creating great opportunities for an active leisure life through sports, exercise, recreation, and public health. The department’s area of responsibility includes the management and operation of sports and recreational facilities, recreational, excursion, and leisure areas, facilities for recreational boats, as well as initiatives related to recreational fishing and active outdoor life. 

The Association Office/Staff has overall responsibility for administering the municipality’s grants to associations and for providing support to the Leisure Administration’s leadership and managers. The staff office, where this position is based, brings together various areas of specialized expertise that collectively contribute to developing the department’s operations and putting the Leisure Committee’s goals and mission into practice.

To meet the department’s development needs and strengthen operational support, we are now seeking a new team member. The role involves a combination of development work, process management, investigative assignments, and operational support. This position plays a key role in ensuring high quality, increased continuity, and the long-term sustainable development of the organization.

Your Responsibilities

The position is located within the Leisure Administration’s staff, which organizationally belongs to the Association Office/Staff department. The staff has a cross-departmental mandate and works to coordinate, develop, and support operations to create the best possible conditions for achieving the Leisure Committee’s goals.

As a member of the staff, you will be part of a dedicated team with diverse areas of expertise. You will work closely with managers and operations throughout the administration and contribute support, coordination, and development within your area of responsibility. The role also involves collaboration with other municipal operations, the nonprofit sector, and external partners.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading projects, processes, and operational development initiatives.
• Leading and coordinating development and change initiatives.
• Conducting investigations on behalf of management and the committee.
• Coordinating and drafting, for example, responses to public consultations and statements.
• Participating in strategic development issues within the recreation administration.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant college education of at least 3 years.
• Experience in process and/or project management.
• Experience with investigative work.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft 365.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Class B driver’s license.

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience working in a politically governed organization.
• Experience working with statistics, monitoring, or evaluation.
• Experience writing decision-making documents, official memos, or responses to consultations.

As a person, you are:

• Analytical and a problem-solver: You process information, identify connections, and propose solutions.
• Independent and organized: You plan, prioritize, and drive projects forward with precision and a commitment to quality and results.
• Collaborative: Builds trust and works constructively with various stakeholders. Demonstrates a professional, respectful, and service-oriented approach.
• Communicative: Expresses ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and adapts messages to the target audience.
• Development-oriented with a holistic perspective: Sees the organization’s needs within a broader context and translates goals into concrete improvements.

We warmly welcome your application!

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Before submitting your application

To ensure a well-founded selection process, we use screening questions based on the job requirements and qualifications. Please answer the questions and do not refer solely to your resume. It is also important that the skills you describe are supported by the information in your resume. If the above requirements are not met, we may not have sufficient information to evaluate your application.

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrative 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.