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Trans Europe Halles (TEH) is looking for an inspiring, community-driven leader to guide our network’s coordination office in serving and supporting its member organizations. This role is about creating and sustaining an environment where TEH can thrive as both a network and a community. The Managing Director will be responsible for implementing the network’s strategy while overseeing financial, operational, and HR aspects in collaboration with TEH’s Executive Committee. They will have demonstrable leadership and management experience, preferably in the arts or nonprofit sectors, ideally at an international level. This role requires a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to lead the office team in facilitating the needs of member organizations. Fostering a strong sense of community and enabling participatory processes will be essential to ensuring that members actively shape the future of TEH.
The ideal candidate will be engaged with the shifting socio-cultural landscape in Europe, dedicated to fostering cross-sector and international collaborations, and committed to supporting independent cultural spaces. A strong commitment to empowering members and other cultural actors in creating vibrant, impactful initiatives will be valued.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Development of the Network
Implement and oversee the delivery of TEH’s strategy in collaboration with the team and the Executive Committee.
Lead fundraising efforts and cultivate partnerships in alignment with strategic goals, within Sweden, Scandinavia, as well as at EU-Level.
Ensure the successful planning and execution of TEH’s meetings.
Foster a shared commitment among the team and TEH’s members to the network’s long-term sustainability and adaptability, embracing necessary changes thoughtfully and at a sustainable pace.
Engage and motivate the team throughout all stages of development processes.
Navigate and respond proactively to external changes, guiding the organization through challenges.

Human Resources
Cultivate a dynamic working environment that encourages agility, openness, and creativity.
Strengthen and maintain a clear, yet flexible, organizational structure with well-defined roles and responsibilities.
Coordinate recruitment processes, ensuring team involvement and alignment with TEH’s values and strategic needs.
Align and execute HR policies according to Swedish employment & labour law and work environment.
Leads the international team of the coordination office.

Advocacy and Representation
Advocate for TEH and its members at various political levels, with a particular focus on Swedish and EU institutions.
Serve as the primary representative, promoting the network and its members at meetings, conferences, in partnerships, and through public communication.

Administration
Ensure that operations, staff management, and organizational processes function efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with legal requirements.
Oversee the financial management of TEH and its projects, providing the Executive Committee with timely and accurate financial reports for informed decision-making.
Support and advise the Executive Committee by ensuring the availability of key documents, risk assessments, and strategic insights.
Maintain and optimize the organization’s administrative, IT, and infrastructure systems.
Develop, update, and implement all organizational policies.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Experience
Experience in leading strategic planning and organizational development in a comparable setting.
A strong track record of managing teams to achieve objectives through diverse projects within tight financial constraints.
Experience in human resources, people management, and fostering a positive work environment.
Extensive knowledge of both public and private fundraising, with hands-on experience securing and managing diverse funding sources.
Demonstrated success in talent development, supporting staff growth, and fostering continuous learning.
Deep understanding of the arts, culture, and/or nonprofit sectors, particularly within member-driven organizations.
Knowledge of European cultural policies and experience managing EU-funded projects.
Strong financial literacy, business understanding, and significant experience overseeing budgets.
Proven expertise in financial reporting for EU and other donors.
Solid understanding of strategic communication and marketing.
Familiarity with labour law principles and a strong willingness to learn about Swedish labour laws.
Desirable: Experience in exploring or implementing innovative income streams.
Desirable: Knowledge of Sweden’s cultural policies, funding structures, and labour laws.

Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of the complexities involved in organizational change.
Excellent project management skills, with experience running multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines, budgets, and scope.
A confident, well-organized professional with the ability to delegate.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience working across a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds, with discrimination-critical approaches.
Exceptional networking skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and representing TEH at a high level.
Fluency in English; knowledge of Swedish is a plus.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Employer: Trans Europe Halles
Contract: Full-time
Location: Lund, Sweden
Salary range: 45.000 SEK per month
Employment starts: Mid July 2025, negotiable
Deadline for applications: 01 May 2025
Submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Managing Director.
Please include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you wish to apply for this position, describing how your experience relates to the position, and explaining and giving examples as to how you meet the required skills and abilities.
Diversity & Equity
TEH is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities, people with lived experience of discrimination or marginalization, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our network and enriches our collective work. Visa mindre

Trans Europe Halles (TEH) is looking for a senior international project manager to lead TEH's sustainability projects and initiatives. This is a maternity cover position.
About Trans Europe Halles
Trans Europe Halles is a pan-European network with more than 160 members in 40 European countries and beyond.
We have been at the forefront of repurposing abandoned buildings for arts, culture and community uses since 1983. TEH members are multidisciplinary spaces that combine artistic and social activities, as they believe that arts and culture have the power to transform people, spaces and societies.
TEH’s communication language is English.
Employment Details
Contract: This is a full-time (40 hours a week) employment position for 12 months as maternity cover.
Work Location: Based in Lund – Sweden, with flexibility of 50% remote work.
Contract Start date: Aug 7, 2023
Contract End date: Aug 31 , 2024
Gross Monthly Salary : 31,250 SEK
Reports to: Director of Strategic Development
Deadline to apply: 15 July 2023

About the position
Sustainable Buildings and environmental sustainability are among the top priorities of Trans Europe Halles. As a network of cultural centers, we strive to promote sustainability practices within the cultural sector in Europe.
Currently, TEH is leading a Creative Europe project that aims at building the capacity of our members to address the sustainable future of their buildings. In addition, TEH is heavily engaged in European initiatives for sustainability such as the New European Bauhaus (NEB), as well as in internal initiatives within our network such as TEH Sustainable Buildings Hub, which is a cluster of TEH members networking and collaborating in projects related to sustainability and sustainable buildings.
Our network has just announced a strategic partnership with EIT Culture and Creativity for the development of a Green Fund for cultural and heritage buildings to undertake green transition projects.
This position will play a crucial part in implementing sustainable strategies, managing projects, and driving positive change. It requires a person with passion for sustainability, renewable energies, culture, architecture and urbanism. The selected professional will lead our sustainability projects and initiate/support sustainability initiatives across our network. This position is a maternity cover.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Master's in a field relevant to cultural management, project management or international cooperation. Architecture, Urbanism or engineering majors with relevant EU funding experience may also be considered.
Interest in, or practical knowledge of the EU New Green Deal, the New European Bauhaus Initiative, sustainable architecture and environmental sustainability topics related to heritage buildings in particular.
Have demonstrated track record leading teams and managing medium to large scale international projects from programmes such as Creative Europe and Horizon Europe.
Have experience preparing and reallocating budgets, as well as tracking project costs to meet budgets.
Be a team player and highly skilled at facilitating group processes and managing complex partner and stakeholder relationships.
Be a self-starting and highly motivated individual with exceptional adaptability to unexpected situations.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to:
Have the capacity to focus on priorities, organise work, meet deadlines, take full responsibility for their work
Master project management and digital collaboration tools
Have full professional proficiency in English. Other languages, such as Spanish, French or Italian, will be an asset
Public speaking experience
Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the development/implementation of projects’ plans and the successful delivery of the assigned projects: within project’s scope, on time, on budget and according to the agreed quality standards.
Manage projects’ stakeholders and facilitate cooperation among projects’ partners.
Collaborate with TEH financial department, as well as with the financial managers of projects’ partners to keep track of the projects’ finances.
Develop and deliver technical and financial reports to projects’ funders.
Design and implement public events and workshops within the framework of the assigned projects, with internal or external stakeholders.

In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to:
Coordinate the activities and co-produce events/workshops with the members of TEH’s Sustainable Buildings Hub.
Write grant applications for sustainability related topics.
Represent Trans Europe Halles in public events.
Become familiar with various sustainability projects led by TEH members and support them.

Additional Requirements: The successful candidate should
Have the right to work in Sweden
Live in/be willing to relocate to Lund, Sweden
Be able to travel frequently for work-related activities
Be able to work in TEH office in Lund-Sweden at least 50% of their time, according to TEH’s remote work policy.



IMPORTANT: APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FULFILL THE ABOVE CRITERIAS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Application process
If you fulfill the requirements and you are interested in this job, please send a brief cover letter and a CV to [email protected] by 15 July 2023.
Trans Europe Halles is an equal opportunity employer that values all knowledge and cultures. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from under-represented groups; candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, sexual orientations, faiths and age groups to apply for this job.
We welcome, value and examine all applications and we would like to thank you for your interest in TEH. However, due to a high number of applications, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider that your application has not been selected if you haven’t heard from us by July 31.
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Admin and Logistics Secretary


Salary: 14000 SEK
Hours: Part-time 0,5 FTE (20 hours per week)
Start date: April 2023
1 year contract renewable



Trans Europe Halles is a pan European network with more than 140 members in 40 European countries in every part of the continent initiated by citizens and artists.
We have been at the forefront of repurposing industrial and commercial buildings for arts, culture and community uses since 1983. TEH members are multidisciplinary spaces that combine artistic and social activities, as they believe that arts and culture have the power to transform people, spaces and societies.
The coordination team consists of 11 skilled and motivated people from different professional backgrounds and origins (Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa), and a long record of international experience. TEH’s communication language is English.
Trans Europe Halles is actively looking for a motivated junior Admnistrative and Logistic Secretary to join its international team in Lund, Sweden, starting April , 2023

This position is a great opportunity for an entry-level professional willing to work in an international NGO environment. You will get a chance to take part in the European Cultural sector. You will be given the possibility to realize your vision and ideas to improve the administrative and logistic support for the network in the best way possible.


Reports to:
The Director of Finance and Administration
Works with:
Colleagues within the Trans Europe Halles Office, the network members and prospective members, funding bodies, external suppliers, landlord.

Main purpose of the position:
To support the Directors and staff members of the organization.
To implement the administrative processes, policy and resources required to support the aims and objectives of the network.
To provide efficient support and ensure success of logistic and administrative activities, while providing efficient utilization of resources in accordance with applicable standards and agreed budget.



Key responsibilities and outcomes:
1- Logistic, administration assistance and general office management
Managing the schedule/calendar of the Managing Director, including setting appointments, making travel arrangements, registration and accommodations for meetings and conferences, and checking in daily/weekly to prioritize meetings and arrangements.
Making travel arrangements, registration and accommodation for conferences for the Directors and the TEH staff and external participants if requested.
Scheduling various events, programs and activities as well as technically coordinating staff meetings.
Documenting information, taking minutes at meetings, creating agendas, notices and memos, and distributing to the appropriate parties.
Organizing and supervising office maintenance and services.
Maintain office supplies inventory as well as kitchen supplies.
Receiving and screening emails and visitors.
Managing reimbursement requests of Directors, TEH staff and external participants.
Keep admin documents filed systematically in both electronic and hardcopy formats.
Review supplier contracts and contracts for terms and conditions.
Provide logistic support and IT onboarding for new TEH staff members.
Invoicing


Trans Europe Halles is an equal opportunity employer that values all knowledge and cultures, and we are committed to the advancement of women, visible minorities, and people with disabilities.
We strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our career opportunities.


YOU
Perfect fluency in Swedish mandatory (non Swedish speaking applicants will not be considered)
Hold a bachelor’s degree (or relevant work experience) in Business Administration, Database management, Information technology, Bookkeeping and/or accounting.
Have a first experience of executive level support, preferably in the NGO/non-profit sector. Additional experience in the public administration sector and/or familiarity with EU funding is an asset.
Have a first experience working in a Swedish organization and have a practical knowledge of Swedish labor environment standards and regulations.
Have some IT knowledge and experience and are digital savvy and curious about new trends, new tools, new modes of organization, new usages in administration.
Have expert proficiency of the Microsoft 365 environment
Have an empathetic and easy communication style, able to relate to a wide range of people.
Are VERY organized, detail oriented, reliable, accountable, punctual, precise and responsible.
Respond well to stress, can manage multiple responsibilities and meet sharp deadlines
Have an interest in arts and culture, architecture and urbanism and/or social justice.
Are a team player, understand the ethos of our organization.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Other European languages are welcome!


Please send your application (CV + cover letter) to [email protected] before March 31 2023
Please note that while we value all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us in a delay of 2 weeks after the application deadline, please consider that your application was not selected. We thank you for your understanding Visa mindre

Trans Europe Halles (TEH) is looking for a senior project manager to lead TEH's Network Project (TNP).
About Trans Europe Halles
Trans Europe Halles is a pan-European network with more than 160 members in 40 European countries and beyond. We have been at the forefront of repurposing abandoned buildings for arts, culture and community uses since 1983. TEH members are multidisciplinary spaces that combine artistic and social activities, as they believe that arts and culture have the power to transform people, spaces and societies. TEH’s communication language is English.
Employment details
Contract: This is a full-time (40 hours a week) employment position
Work Location: Based in Lund – Sweden, with flexibility of 50% remote work
Contract Start date: ASAP
Contract End date: Feb 28, 2025
Gross Monthly Salary (before taxes): 31,250 SEK
Reports to: TEH Managing Director
Deadline to apply: 15 July 202

About The Position
This position is about designing and producing our network activities. It plays a key role in developing the future of Trans Europe Halles, as it contributes to the implementing of the 2021-2024 network strategy, leading ‘The Network Project’ which is funded through the Creative Europe programme of the European Union – European Networks of Cultural and Creative Organisations grant. The senior project manager is in charge of supervising the timely delivery of its work packages and reports, overseeing capacity building activities in coordination with the membership manager, and leading on network activities (in particular: the production of TEH’s annual meetings) and advocacy activities (city visits, proximity office, etc).
This position entails working closely with the members of our network, funding bodies, local and regional governments across Europe, sustainable urban development parties (public and private), and with like-minded organisations and initiatives.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Master's degree in a field relevant to cultural management, project management or similar
Proven production experience of large-scale meetings/events
Relevant experience leading teams and managing medium to large scale projects from programmes such as Creative Europe
Experience?of working in the European cultural sector, with a specific interest in the independent cultural scene.
Grant-writing skills
Experience of working in an international environment.



In addition, the successful candidate is expected to:
Master project management and digital collaboration tools (Microsoft 365)
Have exceptional stakeholders'?management skills
Have eagle-eyed attention to details
Have excellent communication, negotiation, organisation and prioritisation skills
Have strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Have full professional proficiency in English. Other European languages an asset
Be a self-starting and highly motivated individual with exceptional adaptability to unexpected situations
Multi-task and work under pressure
Be flexible, patient, and have empathy.



Roles and Responsibilities
Manage the efficient and timely implementation of TEH’s network grant project plan (2023-2024)
Manage the implementation of the project plan of The Network Project until the end of the project
Manage the project stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Network grant until the end of the project
Implement TEH’s Hub Strategy, in collaboration with hubs members, aligning the work of TEH hubs with TEH strategic priorities
Support the hubs in the design and production of activities (meetings, workshops,?etc)
Co-produce the annual meetings with TEH members hosting them
Coordinate city visits and engage relevant local public and private stakeholders to evaluate complementary actions, risks, opportunities and synergies that can be established with our members
Coordinate the development of 2 proximity office pilots for our network in other European countries
Identify new public sources of funding for the network and advise the Managing Director on opportunities
Increase awareness about the Network at a local level
Manage the data collection in collaboration with evaluators.



Additional Requirements: The successful candidate should
Have the right to work in Sweden
Live in/be willing to relocate to Lund, Sweden
Be able to work in TEH office in Lund-Sweden at least 50% of their time, according to TEH’s remote work policy
Be able to travel frequently for work-related activities.



Application process
If you fulfill the requirements and you are interested in this job, please send a brief cover letter and a CV to [email protected] by 15 July 2023.
Trans Europe Halles is an equal opportunity employer that values all knowledge and cultures. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from under-represented groups; candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, sexual orientations, faiths and age groups to apply for this job.
We welcome, value and examine all applications and we would like to thank you for your interest in TEH. However, due to the high number of applications, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please consider that your application has not been selected if you haven’t heard from us by July 31.


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Start date: 1 Feb, 2023
Contract: This is a two-year contract (renewable), full-time position
Location: Based in Sweden with flexibility of 50% remote work.
Salary: 31,250 SEK (Gross salary)
Reports to: Director of Strategic Development


Trans Europe Halles is looking for a senior project manager / researcher to lead the Creative Europe 'Cultural Transformation Movement' project (Jan 2023-Jan 2027).
About Trans Europe Halles
Trans Europe Halles is a pan-European network with more than 140 members in 40 European countries and beyond.
We have been at the forefront of repurposing abandoned buildings for arts, culture and community uses since 1983. TEH members are multidisciplinary spaces that combine artistic and social activities, as they believe that arts and culture have the power to transform people, spaces and societies.


About The Cultural Transformation Movement and Project
Co-financed by the European Commission and led by the network Trans Europe Halles (TEH), The Cultural Transformation Movement Project (CTMP) is a four-year process that aims to diversify artistic production and its destination– starting from within the organisation itself. This will be achieved through generating and implementing strategies and methodologies of cultural management and creation processes developed with/by under-represented communities (URCs). The project is led by TEH with its four members who are multidisciplinary art centres from Ukraine, Italy, Belgium and Austria. This project researches and examines two dimensions, one within and the other around the partner centres/organisations. and questions the relationship between just art-making, policymaking, the context and the resulting art forms.
The Cultural Transformation Movement project (CTMP) is the first project of the Cultural Transformation Movement (CTM). The movement is a larger working group of TEH members who are investing in the topics of social and spatial justice, and who have the ambition to reduce inequalities and inspire the European cultural sector on how to transform the organisations from within, in equal partnership with the under-represented communities around them.
CTMP is a key strategic project for TEH and its success will determine a crucial area of work for the network: social and spatial sustainability.


Required Qualifications and skills
? Strong commitment to human rights and social justice.
? PhD in Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Management of organisations, economic and social geography or any relevant discipline, showing a strong research focus on culture and diversity.
? Advanced project management experience, especially in scope management, time and quality management, communication and stakeholders' management.
? Advanced experience in designing and conducting research collaboratively, especially with grassroots organizations and under-represented communities.
? Advanced experience of medium to large scale EU projects such as Creative Europe and/or Horizon, preferably with a focus on diversity.
? Good knowledge of the European cultural sector.
? Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
? Professional level of English language.
? Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills.


In addition, the candidate should:
? Live in, or willing to relocate to, Sweden and have the right to work there.
? Be able to travel frequently for work-related activities.


Responsibilities
As the project manager of the Cultural Transformation Movement Project (CTMP), you will:
? Be responsible for the successful delivery of the CTMP
? Develop and manage a detailed project plan in cooperation with the consortium members.
? Coordinate the CTMP consortium.
? Be responsible for the quality control of all project deliverables submitted by the consortium members and other project stakeholders.
? Collaborate with TEH financial team to develop and submit the required technical and financial reports to the project funders.
? Manage the project expenses and report to the financial manager, as well as coordinate with the project manager and financial managers of partner organisations.
In addition the you will be expected to:
? Coordinate the CTM activities and co-produce public events and workshops with the CTM Members.
? Develop TEH's relationship with the academic sector, be updated on the relevant academic literature on topics of social justice, spatial justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and relevant issues.
? Understand the issues relevant to underrepresented communities and show a strong commitment to developing their active participation in our network.
Trans Europe Halles is an equal opportunity employer that values all knowledge and cultures. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from under-represented groups; candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, sexual orientations, faiths and age groups to apply for this job.


If you fulfil the requirements and is interested in this job, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by 31 December 2022. Visa mindre