Welcome to a job that actively improves Sweden's labor market!

Our mission is to create social value by bringing together job seekers and employers.

At the same time, we strive to provide fair and equal service to our citizens. Together, we get Sweden to work! Do you want to be one of us?

Our workplace

We work together in an environment where collaboration and mutual support are fundamental to creating an inspiring work atmosphere. At our centrally located office in Borås, approximately 85 employees work. Together we work towards common goals and can always count on each other's support in our work. Our leadership means that we lead with a close and coaching approach that encourages participation, motivation, and accountability.

We strive to create a work environment where the balance between work and leisure is a high priority.

Job Description

As an Employment Officer, you will focus on job seekers and employers. A central part of the job is to inform and communicate about the Employment Agency's mission, services, and rights and obligations. The job requires curiosity with the ability to make the difficult simple.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working closely with people who, for various reasons, have difficulty entering the labor market. Your tasks will include identifying job seekers' competencies, barriers, and motivations to find, obtain, retain, or return to employment.

You will work on making assessments and making well-founded decisions based on applicable regulations. You will decide on labor market policy programs and measures for job seekers as well as decisions on wage subsidies for employers. The job also includes following up to ensure that job seekers, employers, and suppliers fulfill commitments and meet requirements.

You are expected to stay updated on the labor market and employers' recruitment needs.

To succeed as an Employment Officer, we see that you enjoy:

• Interpreting and applying laws and regulations
• Documenting information in a legally secure and structured manner
• Meeting and working with people in various situations
• Navigating and working in multiple systems simultaneously
• Working to achieve set goals
• Conducting investigative and complex conversations

The employment begins with an introduction where you will be well-equipped with the necessary skills to handle the work as a civil servant. If you are ready to make a difference in this important social mission, then the Employment Agency is the place for you!

Our offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period. The place of employment is Borås, with work areas in the municipalities of Bollebygd, Borås, Mark, Svenljunga, and Ulricehamn.

You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work partially remotely when the business allows. We also offer wellness during working hours and a favorable wellness allowance.

As an employee at the Employment Agency, you will also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society at large.

Basic requirements for the position

• University/higher education of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits according to the previous system)
• Alternatively, you have been/are employed as an Employment Officer at the Employment Agency and are assessed to have good qualifications to meet today's requirements for Employment Officers
• At least 2 years of work experience, collectively working at least 50 percent over a total of 2 years
• Good knowledge of Swedish, that is, good ability to communicate in speech and writing, as well as high reading comprehension
• Driving license B

Other merits for the position

• Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, such as authorities, municipalities, partners, employers
• Work experience in interpreting and applying regulations
• Work experience in guidance and coaching
• Experience and knowledge of various types of work barriers (e.g., disabilities, addiction, and social legal issues)

The state value base guides us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, as well as contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our authority.

Application

Does this sound like a job for you? Welcome with your application no later than 2025-03-26.

Attach your CV specifying years, months, and tasks for each employment, a personal letter, and certificates that support the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so that we can get a clear picture of your experience. If the requested information is not provided, you risk being excluded from the selection.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.

If you have protected personal information, please contact the recruitment partner for assistance in submitting your application. We actively work to be an authority free from discrimination. It is important to us that all skills are utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages.

Welcome to the job that gets Sweden to work! Here you work on the government's mission for a labor market that helps people move forward. We unlock opportunities so that job seekers find employment and employers find their next employee. To achieve the goal, we need to collaborate, both within the agency and with various external actors across the country. Together, we drive change, develop new working methods, and create solutions that enable Sweden to continue moving forward.