Urban Development Strategist / Land and Development Engineer**

Job location, Skåne County - Sweden

Community Development Strategist – Bromölla Municipality**

Bromölla Municipality is seeking a **Community Development Strategist** to join our engaged and collaborative team within the Social and Community Development Unit. This is a strategic and operational role with great autonomy, offering the opportunity to shape the work and contribute directly to the municipality’s ongoing development and attractiveness.

**About the Unit:**

* The unit has 20+ employees, mainly based at the municipal office in Bromölla and partly at the recycling center.
* The team handles all aspects of community development: strategic and detailed planning, land and exploitation issues, streets/traffic, lighting, parks and green planning, mapping/GIS, waste management, recycling, and environmental strategic work.
* The work environment is welcoming and collaborative, with high job satisfaction and good psychosocial conditions.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Proactively, solution-focused, and independently contribute to Bromölla’s continued development and built environment.
* Initiate, drive, and coordinate projects in dialogue with stakeholders inside and outside the municipality.
* Ensure projects are implemented with high quality and in accordance with municipal goals.
* Act as a key representative of the municipality regarding land ownership and development projects.
* Lead exploitation projects where the municipality is the landowner, including contracts, negotiations, and property law matters.
* Handle matters such as easements, leases, land purchases, and land sales.
* Conduct research and investigations related to political motions or initiative matters.
* Collaborate closely with other departments and elected officials.

**Qualifications:**

* Engaged, responsible, development- and solution-oriented.
* Strong understanding of relevant legislation: Land Code, Property Formation Act, Planning and Building Act.
* Relevant higher education in community development, law, or engineering; or equivalent experience.
* Previous experience in municipal administration within the community development area.
* Excellent Swedish communication skills, both spoken and written.
* Good IT skills; training on internal systems provided.
* B-driving license required.
* Ability to work independently, plan tasks, and prioritize according to goals and organizational needs.
* Ability to build trustworthy relationships internally and externally.

**What We Offer:**

* A strategic and operational role with freedom to shape the position.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Opportunity to contribute to the municipality’s growth and attractiveness.
* A balance between a meaningful career and the small-town advantages of Bromölla, with proximity to nature, lakes, and the sea.

**Application:**

* We welcome applications directly from candidates; external recruitment or advertising agencies should not contact us regarding this position.

Bromölla Municipality has about 13,000 residents and combines the advantages of a small town—short distances and close community—with excellent communications, a thriving business climate, and vibrant cultural and recreational life.