Director Material Design at RISE - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you a confident leader with a strong belief that sustainable results are created through committed employees? Do you want to contribute to the building and construction industry's transition to more climate-neutral material use? Do you have the external focus to enable our knowledge to reach out and be applied together with your employees? Then you maybe you are our new Director!

About Us
Every year, approximately 16 million tons of concrete are used for homes, buildings, tunnels, bridges and roads in Sweden. But the need for more sustainable production requires new solutions to secure the long-term supply of concrete. This is exactly what we at RISE are contributing to. With leading expertise and as a strong research and innovation partner to Sweden's cement and concrete industries, we now join forces to take on an even greater responsibility and strengthen Sweden's ability to meet the challenges the industry is facing. Do you want to help us?

In the Material Design unit, we focus on research, development and assessments, primarily in the cement and concrete area. Scientists, engineers and project managers work together to create benefits for our customers as well as to contribute to a sustainable society. We are now looking for a Director with a confident and inclusive leadership who wants to join us in making the difference. 

About the role
As Director you will lead a unit consisting of about 15 employees.  You are responsible for planning, leading and developing the unit based on the business's vision and goals.  You work together with your employees closely with both customers and partners where you develop and build long-term relationships and contribute to the further development of RISE's various offerings. An important part is also to promote a climate of cooperation based on openness, respect and participation. As Director, you report to the Vice President and are part of the department's management team. The location for the position is Borås, Sweden.

Who are you?
To succeed in the role, we believe that you are an experienced and confident leader with a genuine interest in people and leadership. You have a strong belief that sustainable results are created through engaged employees. You are a good communicator and ensures that expectations and messages are clarified within the team. We believe in responsive, courageous and involving leadership where you motivate, engage and coach employees to develop themselves and the business. This demands high demands on cooperation and trust.  Furthermore, it is required that you have an academic education in construction, chemistry or geology.  We see that you have deep knowledge in cement, concrete and alternative binders.

Are we right for each other?
At RISE, we like different things and we are convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment where we together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and skills for the future. Join us in gearing up the sustainable transition of business and society. In return, we can offer great variety and opportunities depending on the challenges you want to work with!

Welcome to us and all of Sweden's research institutes and innovation partners!

Welcome with your application!
The last application date is 12th of March, 2023.

Do you think this sounds exciting and would like to know more? You are welcome to contact Vice President Tobias Lundvall 010-5166928.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, SACO, +46 10 516 62 21 and Bertil Svensson, Unionen, +46 10-516 55 44.