The Good Talents seeks General Secretary

Description:

The Good Talents is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through programs in leadership and social entrepreneurship. Through our work, we want to contribute to a society where more young people have the opportunity to make their mark, develop, and influence their future, while the job market better utilizes the diversity of talent that exists in Sweden. The role involves overall responsibility for operations, strategy, HR, and finance, as well as driving the organization's continued development, growth, and scaling together with the team and board. An important part is shaping the organization's long-term direction through work on a new five-year strategy. The office currently consists of six employees, 18 part-time youth leaders, and four interns per term. Many structures and processes are already in place, but the organization is in a development and scaling phase that requires both management and continued building. You will get to shape this development together with an engaged team, a strong network, and a growing community of young people, alumni, and partners. The role suits you if you want to combine strategic leadership with social impact and entrepreneurial drive. Key Responsibilities As General Secretary, you will have overall responsibility for leading, developing, and further advancing the organization's operations in close collaboration with the board and team. You are responsible for translating strategy into implementation and ensuring that operations achieve set goals, results, and impact. Your tasks will be to: Develop the organization's goals and strategy together with the board and team, and ensure implementation, goal management, and follow-up. Overall operational responsibility for the organization in line with TGT's values, including monitoring of results and impact. Responsible for quarterly reporting to the board, including finance, operations, and strategic development. Contribute to strengthening TGT's position, visibility, and long-term development through strategic partnerships, communication, and relationship building. Drive and develop a new five-year strategy with a focus on long-term development, clear direction, and sustainable change together with the team and board. Serve as the organization's spokesperson and public face, representing TGT in external contexts, networks, and media together with alumni. Have personnel responsibility for the team, including recruitment, employee discussions, skills development, and workplace environment responsibility. Ensure compliance with labor law and develop relevant HR policies. Have financial responsibility, including budget, forecasts, follow-up, and audit. Overall responsibility for financing and partnerships, including fundraising strategy, development of financing model, partner relations, and offerings. Ensure quality in operations and support the team in achieving program impact goals. Requirements To be a suitable candidate for the role, you must have: Relevant academic education or equivalent experience Documented experience in a management role with personnel responsibility Experience with fundraising, partner dialogues, and business development Experience with operational, budget, and financial responsibility Experience with change management and operational development Ability to represent the organization externally Understanding of social issues, inclusion, and young people's living conditions Structured work approach and decision-making ability in change Strong ability to lead, engage, and create results Personal Qualities To fit the role, you are: Strategic and holistic, set direction and see long-term opportunities Relationship-building, build trust and strong collaborations Communicative and structured, create clarity even in complex environments Action-oriented and flexible, drive development and get things done Confident and empathetic leader who is attentive and creates trust and involvement Flexible and stress-resilient, handle high pace and change Structured and clear, create order in complex environments Creative and solution-oriented, see opportunities and develop approaches Values-driven, have strong commitment to young people and social change Meritorious It is an extra plus if you have: Experience leading teams in smaller organizations Experience working in the nonprofit sector Experience in opinion formation Coaching and developmental leadership Experience working with young people and social sustainability What We Offer We are a positive and engaged team. Our operations are strongly values-driven, where both individual well-being and social change are important. With us you get plenty of room to grow in your role, influence operations, and turn ideas into practice. We work in a small organization in growth, where every person's contribution has direct significance for the whole and our continued development. We believe in trust, flexibility, and responsibility, and strive to create a work environment where you can develop both professionally and personally. Here you have the opportunity to explore your potential and be part of shaping an organization in change. At The Good Talents we offer benefits that support balance, recovery, and sustainable performance: Reduced working hours, 37.5 hours/week Goal-oriented working hours Collective agreement, occupational pension, and insurance Wellness allowance (5,000 kr/year) and wellness hour (1 hour/week) Reimbursement for doctor visits and medication within high-cost protection One extra paid vacation week Opportunity for remote work up to three days per week when operations allow Opportunity for remote work (December and January) Practical Information The position is a permanent full-time employment with a six-month probationary period. You will work from our office in Fittja, with the opportunity for remote work a few days a week. Some work is scheduled on weekends and evenings. The Good Talents welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. Trade Union Representation We are covered by a collective agreement and trade union representatives are available for questions during the recruitment process. For trade union matters, contact: Amne Ali, workplace representative, [email protected] Naeb Isak, workplace environment representative, [email protected] Interested? Apply for the position by sending your CV and cover letter to [email protected] Submit your application by June 21, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis. Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Norsborg

Address

Krögarvägen 4

GPS

59.247609047891, 17.859347584675copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

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4

Published

28. 5. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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