Do you have an interest in leadership and real estate and premises issues? Then we can offer you an exciting job with great opportunities! Umeå is a city in development - with new neighborhoods, exciting projects and a clear goal to grow sustainably. The technical and property administration plays a central role in the municipality's work. Within the administration, over 1,000 employees work in five different operations: Property, Streets and Parks, Digital Transition and IT, Meal Service and Cleaning and Operations Service. Fastighet represents Umeå Municipality as a property owner and is tasked with acquiring, managing and decommissioning premises for municipal operations. We manage more than one million square meters of schools, health and care facilities, cultural and leisure facilities and more. Within real estate there are four management areas: Construction and real estate technology, Property management, Administration and strategic support and property operations. We are now looking for an operations area manager for property operations. The unit is responsible for the operation, maintenance and supervision as well as energy measures in the municipality's properties, is divided into three areas and consists of about 75 employees. Your tasks As an operations area manager, you are responsible, together with your managerial colleagues and employees, for the coordination and operation of parts of the municipality's property portfolio; supervision, care and remedial maintenance. This is so that our operations can provide well-functioning premises and reliable supply systems for electricity, ventilation, water and sewage, as well as offering a good environment for those who will be staying in the premises. You are responsible for planning, management, coordination, contracts, procurement and development of both workmanship and staff, as well as for building services preparedness. You work with continuous improvements where you focus on dialog and relationships with operators and partners, both internally and externally. You will be responsible for the budget, staff and working environment of your unit, which consists of around 25 staff, and you will be a member of the operations manager's management team. What we offer you We offer you a meaningful assignment where you have a great opportunity to influence and contribute to an attractive and sustainable city. You will be part of a committed and goal-oriented team that works for the good of Umeå, and you will have a varied and challenging job with great opportunities for development. In addition, you have access to the benefits that Umeå municipality offers its employees - read more about these here: Benefits - Umeå municipality. About you We are looking for you who have a genuine interest in property management and previous experience of operational issues, preferably in property management or from another relevant area. You have a high school education, preferably with a technical or economic focus, or equivalent knowledge from long professional experience in the relevant field. We also believe that you have previous experience as a manager with budget, personnel and work environment responsibility. As a person, you are a stable leader who works for a good working climate and utilizes the employees' participation, knowledge and willingness to work. You are confident both in your role as a leader and in contact with your customers. You enjoy an everyday life with many varied tasks where you can be both strategic and operational. The position involves many social contacts and therefore good communication and collaboration skills are required. Initiative, drive and flexibility are also important requirements for the position. Great importance will be attached to your personal qualities. We welcome your application! You can either attach your CV and personal letter or fill in your details in the application form. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has about 440 managers and the business is divided into eight administrations. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us? 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