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Interim Public Sector Managers
Leaders for Public Assignments
Hundreds of successful assignments in the public sector
Top-rated on Trustpilot
15 years as an interim management partner
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Interim Public Sector Managers
Leaders for Public Assignments
We match and place managers with an understanding of the public sector
The public sector is one of Brightmill’s specialist areas. We place interim consultants in municipalities, public authorities, regions, and municipal and state-owned companies – both via framework agreements/call-offs and through direct procurement. As a supplier under framework agreements to a large number of clients, we have broad experience with the needs that can arise in the public sector, and over the years, we have built a candidate network that reflects the breadth of the assignments – from municipal management and operations managers to urban development, social services, finance, HR, IT, as well as procurement and legal.
Anonymized profiles within 24 hours – Candidates within a few days – No charge unless we make a placement
Assignments within the Public Sector
We have interim managers and specialists with extensive experience in leading politically governed organizations. Below are examples of interim assignments we have placed.
Interim Municipal Management
- Municipal Director / Executive Director
- Head of Administration
- Head of Finance
- Director of Culture & Leisure
- Head of Education
- Head of Economic Development
Interim Operations Management
- Head of Operations
- Head of Department
- Area Manager
- Unit Manager
- Section Manager / Group Manager
- Team Leader
Interim Staff & Communication
- Head of Administrative Office
- Administrative Manager
- Head of Communications
- Security Strategy Lead
- Quality Manager
- Operations Development Manager
Interim Urban Development
- Head of Urban Development
- Head of Land Development
- Head of Building Permits
- Environmental Manager
- Head of Nature & Climate
- Unit Manager, Urban Development
Interim Real Estate & Premises
- Real Estate Manager
- Head of Real Estate Development
- Head of Property Management
- Real Estate Strategist
- Tenant Relations Manager
- Technical Property Manager
Interim Project & Construction
- Unit Manager, Project Department
- Head of Projects
- Production Manager
- Project Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Building Services Manager
Interim Engineering & Operations
- Technical Director / Technical Manager
- Head of Streets / Traffic Manager
- Head of Water and Sewerage
- Head of Parks / Cemetery Manager
- Unit Manager, Streets/Parks
- Operations Manager
Interim Social Services & Care
- Head of Social Services
- Operations Manager, Social Services
- Operations Manager, Home Care
- Head of Financial Support
- Unit Manager, Children’s Social Services
- Development Lead
Interim Finance
- Finance Director / Head of Finance
- Accounting Manager
- Unit Manager, Internal Audit
- Head of Controlling
- Project Controller / Contract Controller
- Controller
Interim HR & Payroll
- HR Director / HR Manager
- Payroll Manager
- Head of Negotiations
- HR Partner
- HR Specialist
Interim IT & digital transformation
- IT Director / IT Manager
- Head of IT Development
- Head of IT Operations
- Head of IT Strategy/Architecture
- Group Manager, IT
Interim Procurement & Legal
- Head of Procurement
- Head of Legal Department
- Unit Manager, Legal
- Legal Counsel
- Procurement Officer
We work with municipalities, public authorities, regions, and municipal and state-owned companies throughout Sweden.
Why clients choose Brightmill for public sector recruitment
We are an experienced partner to municipalities, authorities, and regions, with a process that is fully equipped for the requirements set in public procurement and framework agreements. Our network consists of leaders who not only have the right technical expertise but are also confident in leading within public administration. Our task is to create an accurate match where the right expertise is put in place and works in practice – even in situations where candidates are difficult to find.
Our strengths as a recruitment partner:
- Specialists in interim for leadership roles – 15 years as an interim provider and one of the most experienced firms in the Nordic region.
- Recognized supplier attracting strong profiles – breadth covering both management and specialist roles in the public sector.
- Documented quality – our high client satisfaction on Trustpilot confirms an accurate process. This gives you confidence in a partner that maintains high quality and acts as professional support during the placement of an interim manager.
- Nationwide reach – a network that matches both geography and breadth of expertise.
- Fast and accurate selection – with a high degree of digitization for pace without compromising on quality.
Rating 4,8 of 5 | 365 reviews
Proven results.
Strong partnerships.
Quick response, attentive and well presented candidates.
Kaarina Kranz, Sitowise
InvitedHave had an open dialogue with Brightmill (Søren Selnæs), who quickly came up with a list of qualified candidates. The selected candidate has been able to solve all the practical tasks with a very high quality, has brought a broad knowledge within HR and local Swedish legislation, was up and running immediately and has been able to provide both general HR guidance and strategic input for the various tasks.
Grethe Højlund, Ipsen AB
Are you conducting a direct procurement?
When you conduct a direct procurement, you want suppliers who truly understand the public sector – and who have the breadth to solve more than “standard roles”. Brightmill is an established choice in the public sector with long experience as an interim provider and a candidate network that reflects the scope of the assignments. We have placed a very wide range of interim roles over the years, from municipal management and operations managers to urban development, finance, HR, IT, as well as legal and procurement.
For you as a client, this means you can invite a supplier who has made similar placements before, can verify delivery with relevant references, and has the capacity to handle even difficult roles when a permanent recruitment would take a long time. If you want a supplier with documented delivery in the public sector, Brightmill is a natural supplier to invite to bid.
Are you considering a framework agreement?
Vacancies arise continuously even in the public sector. A framework agreement with a specialized interim provider is an effective way to reduce vulnerability when a key role suddenly becomes vacant. When the framework agreement is in place, the process and terms are already clear, allowing you to act faster when the need arises – in many cases, an interim manager can be in place within a few days.
In a framework agreement procurement, you can set the requirements that are important to ensure delivery. Another practical advantage is that you do not need to adhere to procurement thresholds in the same way as with direct procurement, which can provide greater scope in both assignment length and scope. The most important thing is still continuity: with an experienced interim manager, you can create stability and maintain organizational stability until a permanent solution is in place.
Interim placements step by step
Each step of the process is designed to reduce uncertainty, speed up decisions and ensure that the candidate is the right fit in practice — not just on paper.
Alignment & role profile
We clarify responsibilities and authorities, objectives and expected deliverables and develop a clear role profile.
Search & selection
We identify and contact relevant candidates and make a selection based on the role profile.
Candidate presentation
You will receive a candidate presentation with clear justification against the role profile and structured decision support that makes the candidates easy to compare – so you can make decisions faster.
Client interviews
You meet selected candidates. We prepare the interviews, structure the evaluation and help you make the right choice.
References & background checks
We conduct references and relevant checks based on the level and risk of the role.
Onboarding & follow-up
We help you get off to a strong start and follow up early and continuously to ensure the assignment delivers as expected.
Make an inquiry
Do you need to secure a critical role in the public sector? Briefly describe the current situation, and we will return with a proposal for the structure and next steps.
Call us on +46 10 10 10 150 or make an inquiry here and we will get back to you within 2 hours (during office hours).
All information you provide will be treated confidentially.
FAQ – Interim Public Sector Managers
In the event of sudden vacancies, during ongoing recruitment, or when specific expertise is needed for change projects.
Interim is a strategic resource for creating stability and keeping the organization stable until a permanent solution is in place, especially during critical vacancies or project-intensive periods in areas such as urban development or social services. It also provides an opportunity to bring in an external leader who can drive difficult decisions independently of internal processes.
No, you can call off via existing framework agreements or use direct procurement if the value is below the applicable thresholds.
Brightmill is a supplier under framework agreements to a large number of clients in the public sector, which means that the process and terms are already clear and call-offs can be made quickly. In a direct procurement, you can invite us as an experienced supplier who can verify delivery with relevant references and has the capacity to handle even difficult specialist roles.
Framework agreements provide greater room for maneuver regarding the scope and length of the assignment compared to direct procurement thresholds.
A significant practical advantage of framework agreements is that you are not constrained by direct procurement thresholds, providing greater flexibility in both assignment length and scope. Once the framework agreement is in place, the terms are also already clear, allowing you to act much faster when an urgent need arises.
Roles ranging from administration and operations managers to specialists in finance, HR, IT, legal, and procurement.
Our network reflects the full scope of assignments, including leadership roles in municipal management and urban development as well as senior specialist roles in social services and public finance. We have experience in placing a very wide range of roles that require extensive experience in leading in politically governed organizations.
Yes, we prioritize candidates with documented experience of operating within the public sector.
To deliver results quickly, a deep understanding of the specific regulations and decision-making processes that govern the public sector is required. We focus on candidates who have documented experience of operating in public sector organizations.
The fee is determined by the applicable framework agreement or market rates in direct procurement and is based on the role profile and the scope of the assignment.
We price our services to be competitive within the public sector, where you only pay for time worked without the employer costs associated with permanent hiring. This makes it a flexible and budget-predictable solution without long-term financial commitments.
Through a structured handover process where results, cases, and risks are clearly documented.
At the end of the assignment, the status of ongoing processes is documented to ensure that no issues are lost in the transition to permanent staff or successors. We also follow up on the assignment continuously to ensure that the consultant we place works effectively in your day-to-day operations.
