Group Manager for Near-Mine Exploration

Do you want to take the next step in your career and lead an engaged team within near-mine exploration? With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions, develop your leadership, and work in a dynamic and international environment.

The sustainable transition starts with us

We are facing our greatest challenge so far – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what is required to transition. So that we can live the lives we want, now and tomorrow. In the same way that we want to improve the future, we want to develop everyone who is with us on the journey, personally and professionally. Do you want to be part of laying the foundation for the life we live and that builds the world around us?

Your role

We are now looking for a confident and proactive Group Manager for our near-mine exploration department in Kiruna. You will lead a team of geologists, technicians, and engineers working with geological investigations and developing knowledge of our ore bodies. The role involves close collaboration both within the own operations and with other areas and sections within LKAB.

As a Group Manager, you are responsible for creating the conditions for the group's success by leading, developing, and supporting employees in their daily work. You work to ensure goal achievement within modeling, mapping, and budget, while also being responsible for both short-term and long-term planning, with safety as the focus and highest priority. The assignment also includes creating structure, prioritizing resources, and following up on operations to reach set goals.

Together with colleagues within near-mine exploration, you contribute to an innovative and permissive culture where we create value through collaboration, curiosity, and a constant focus on development and improvement.

What you bring

We are looking for you who thrive with a coaching leadership style and close collaboration. You dare to think differently, take initiative, and contribute ideas that develop the business. You communicate clearly and create good collaborations both within the team and with other parts of the organization.

In addition, we expect you to have:

An academic education in geology, a civil engineering degree, or other relevant higher education. A genuine interest in leading and developing others, preferably with previous experience in managerial roles or other leadership positions. The ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing, as we are an international workplace. A driving license with category B and a passing high school grade.

It is meritorious if you also have:

Experience from exploration and/or the mining industry

We offer an opportunity to become part of an innovative and dynamic work environment where we value meticulous work, the courage to take risks, and a culture that allows both success and learning from mistakes.

A warm welcome with your application!​

We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not ask for cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your answers help us understand your competence and experience, so take your time to answer as clearly and extensively as possible.

Applications are processed continuously, so do not wait with your application.

Start: According to agreement.

Location: Kiruna

Extent: Full-time, daytime

Contact: For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Marie-Louise Sandin, marie-louise.sandin@lkab.com

Union contacts Kiruna/ Svappavaara:

Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08 Ledarna Norra, ledarna.norra@lkab.com Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79

LKAB is an international mining and mineral group with northern Sweden as its base and the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way towards carbon-free production and we do it together – in an open, warm, and safe work environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas, and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.