Vacant job

About the Position

The Livgardesgruppen (LGG) is part of the Central Military Region and is co-located with the Livgardet in Kungsängen. LGG is a military regional group responsible for planning and conducting operations with four home guard battalions (23.Hvbat – 26.Hvbat). The battalions consist of a battalion staff, command platoon, two operational companies, and a security company. In addition to these units, LGG is responsible for training a home guard intelligence company, a traffic platoon, an air group, and a regional command platoon (independent units). At LGG, there is an opportunity to identify in good time when the main activities will be conducted (exercises and courses), which allows our personnel to plan family life, their own professional development, and physical training. During periods between exercises, there are good opportunities to utilize flexible working hours. At LGG, there is an opportunity to practice planning both smaller and larger exercises (from group to battalion) with low to high degrees of complexity, which we believe benefits personal development. As a battalion mentor, there are good opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in staff duties and your understanding of the Armed Forces' processes.

Main Responsibilities

Plan and conduct courses for home guard personnel, primarily regarding weapon service (support and special weapons). Support the head of the training section in planning and executing operations, developing exercise and training methods, and associated materials. Participate in the training group's meetings and, if necessary, also in external meetings.

During larger exercises:
Plan and conduct exercises at the platoon level. Act in the role of Moment Exercise Leader, firing leader SUSA group, platoon exercise leader/FBI, etc., with follow-up responsibility for the unit and lead the work with several subordinate/parallel instructors.

Other Activities:

Participate in ongoing planning work to support the Head of the Training Section.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Officer (OR 6/OR7)
• Good proficiency with weapons included in home guard units/ rifle platoon
• Good ability to plan, prepare, lead, and coordinate operations
• Troop experience, skilled in troop training and troop leadership

Personal Attributes

• You have good leadership qualities
• You have a high work capacity
• Good ability to work in a team
• Outgoing and easy to collaborate with others
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing
• You are a good representative of the Armed Forces and a role model both as a person and leader
• You base your leadership on the Armed Forces' core values

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Familiar with the Home Guard and other voluntary defense organizations
• Experience as a platoon exercise leader
• SUSA/FUSA competence (platoon)
• Experience as a platoon commander.

Other

Level/Position: OR6/OR7
Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement. The position is a permanent employment.
Work Location: Upplands-Bro (Kungsängen)
The position provides good opportunities for planning and foresight regarding service periods.
Good opportunities for personal development through courses and training.
The position involves periodic evening and weekend duties.
A background check will be conducted before employment.
Salary: Individual salary setting applies.
Unit: Livgardesgruppen/ Military Region Mitt.

Inquiries about the position can be made by

Lt Col Mattias Bergqvist von Post, Head of Livgardesgruppen,
mattias.bergqvist@mil.se 070-26 11 676

Union Representatives

Seko: Anna Löfgren
OFR/S: Örjan Jansson
OFR/O: Per-Erik Pallin
Saco-S: Christer Lindberg
All can be reached via the switchboard: 08-584 540 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-06-13. Your application should include a CV, answers to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we want you to motivate why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Central Military Region (MR M) is a wartime unit and an organizational unit where the Chief and Staff are located in Kungsängen. The organization consists of the Chief with staff, six training groups for training and support of the home guard, and approximately 7000 home guard soldiers organized into eleven battalions and several independent units.

The Chief of the Central Military Region with the regional staff leads subordinate units, collaborates with regional and local actors, leads security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical commanders who solve tasks within the region. The region also serves as a link between the Armed Forces and civil society, actively cooperating with the county administrative board and region. If necessary, MR M also leads operations, for example, during national crisis situations and support to society. The military region solves tasks in peace, crisis, and war.

The organization and operational area of the Central Military Region cover the geographical counties of Stockholm, Uppsala, Södermanland, Västmanland, Dalarna, and Gävleborg. Training groups and home guards are present in each county.

The Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

Applications for employment must include a CV and a personal letter. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.