Cleaning Section Manager

Become a section manager with us!
Within the department for construction, operations and maintenance, there is a vacancy for section manager cleaning. Construction, operations and maintenance operates and maintains Rogaland County Council's property, mainly administrative buildings and upper secondary schools. 
The section manager cleaning leads a separate section in the department, and has the overall professional and financial responsibility for the cleaning services provided on the county council's properties. The section also has the operational responsibility for the cleaning of the administrative buildings. As of today, the section consists of 11 employees who carry out the section's tasks.
As section manager, you will be an important contributor to the work of developing and adapting the cleaning services of the future in Rogaland County Council. This involves, among other things, continuous assessment of the current operating model, as well as work on streamlining and quality development of the services seen from both a professional and financial perspective. 
You will also lead a section that collaborates closely with the upper secondary schools, with a particular focus on consulting, skills development and development of good cleaning services.
The workplace is in temporary premises in the center of Stavanger, the county hall is currently undergoing rehabilitation and we will move into new premises in the summer of 2027.
Job responsibilities:
Overall management of the cleaning section, with responsibility for disciplines, personnel and finances
Ensure efficient operation and development of the cleaning services in line with the county municipality's goals, strategies and regulations.
Ensure good resource utilization, budget management and financial reporting.
Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and professionalization of the cleaning profession
Lead and further develop the section as a professional environment for cleaning, including coordination of cleaning in schools and administrative buildings
Assist employer responsibilities, including recruitment, follow-up, development and performance reviews
An advisory role within the cleaning profession with collaborating sections.
Contribute to good decision-making processes and comprehensive deliveries across departments and organizations
Develop and follow up routines, standards and quality in service delivery
With us, you can look forward to many good things and we offer:
 
A job with meaning 
Challenging and exciting tasks in a developing community 
Highly educated and pleasant colleagues in an interdisciplinary working environment 
A stable and secure employer 
Flexible working hours and the possibility of a home office according to current guidelines 
Good professional development opportunities 
Public occupational pension and insurance schemes 
Office centrally located in the center of Stavanger 
Possibility for support for competence development 
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For positions in chapters 5 and 3: Salary by agreement / For positions in chapter 4: Salary according to current collective agreement
 
We are looking for you who have the following qualifications:
Relevant vocational certificate, technical college or higher education
Leadership experience or experience with work management
Knowledge within the section's fields of expertise, i.e. knowledge of cleaning tasks and applicable regulations in the area.
Good knowledge and understanding of standard NS-INSTA 800
Good collaboration skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to think strategically
 
 
 
 
It is an advantage if you have:
Understanding of political processes and the interaction between politics and administration
Experience with personnel management and employee development.
Good expertise in various software and digital tools
Ability to lead and implement processes and projects
Ability to take initiative, see solutions and is responsible and result-oriented
Good understanding of roles. Ability to promote good cooperation with employees, elected officials, elected officials and external actors.
 We are looking for someone who:
Communicates verbally and in writing in a way that promotes security and trust
Actively contributes to a positive work environment and promotes collaboration
Ability to implement and prioritize. Facilitates effective task solving and a good work environment that produces results.
Is structured and has the ability to implement
Is development-oriented and always looking for new ways to improve work processes.
Has a positive attitude and the ability to lead even in demanding situations.
Independent, takes responsibility and initiative
Personal suitability will be emphasized.
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