At Skövdebostäder, we strive to be the best for our employees—our most important asset. It is the company’s employees who build the business and form the heart and soul of Skövdebostäder. Without our employees, we could neither run our business nor achieve our goals. We want you, as an employee, to be happy, feel good, and feel engaged at work—and we warmly welcome new colleagues to our community. Together, we can create homes and safe neighborhoods where every resident of Skövde can live and thrive to their fullest potential. As an employer, we are guided by our core values and are customer-focused, forward-thinking, caring, and ambitious.
As an employer, we are:
Customer-focused with a wide range of services
We are Skövde’s leading landlord and work closely with our customers to provide safe, comfortable homes and top-notch service. Our tenants are also among the most satisfied in Sweden. Many of us interact with our customers as part of our daily work—but we also have a large support organization with a variety of professional roles. The range of skills required means there are exciting career opportunities with us. You’ll also have many knowledgeable colleagues with specialized expertise to work alongside.
Long-term – for a sustainable working life and a sustainable city
A balance between work and personal life allows us to stay healthy and enjoy a long working life. As an employee with us, you should be able to live a good life, whether you’re a parent, approaching retirement age, or just starting your career. We want to make it easier for you to do things that make you feel good—such as wellness activities. As an employee, you have flexible hours, and we offer the option to work remotely when your job duties allow. We are also covered by collective bargaining agreements in the real estate industry.
Skövdebostäder is a stable employer that has stood firm in a changing world since the 1940s. You should always feel safe at work with us—and that applies to everything from maintaining an open dialogue to preventing risks. We are constantly working to improve our work environment—organizationally, physically, and psychosocially.
As a public housing company, we take responsibility and lead the way—and we are constantly working to become an even more sustainable landlord and employer. This encompasses everything from ambitious environmental initiatives to efforts to promote a safe city.
Caring and with a strong team spirit
At Skövdebostäder, we have a welcoming environment. We work together, support one another, and create an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution matters and everyone can feel at home. We foster an environment that encourages everyone’s engagement and well-being through sound leadership. We’re considerate, and we have a strong team spirit. At Skövdebostäder, we’re helpful—we’re always there for each other, and you can ask anyone for help.
Ambitious – fostering development and participation
Skövdebostäder is an employer that is constantly looking ahead and striving to grow. We are open to change, curious, and encourage new initiatives and ideas. As an employee, you have the opportunity to influence the development of an entire city—Skövde. Regardless of your role, we want you to grow in your job, and we also give you a great deal of freedom to take responsibility for and develop your areas of work. We have confidence in your expertise as an employee and in your ability to work with your colleagues to create the best possible workday and operations. We are happy to collaborate with other stakeholders to develop our company and our city.
The Value for You as an Employee – Our EVP
EVP stands for Employer Value Proposition—and it describes what we at Skövdebostäder do to attract new employees and retain our current staff. We have summarized the value we create for our employees, and our EVP is based on how our employees view us; all employees have had the opportunity to share their opinions.