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

Our mission is to create social value by connecting 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 offices in Halmstad and Varberg, about 120 employees work together 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 top priority.

Job Description

As a Labor Market 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 and the ability to make the difficult simple.

Through conversations, you will map competencies, support needs, and suggest concrete measures. This may include guidance, training initiatives, or the development of job search strategies. You are expected to stay updated on the labor market and employers' recruitment needs.

To succeed as a labor market officer, we see that you are comfortable with:

• 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

Your employment begins with an introduction where you will be well-equipped with the necessary skills to handle your upcoming tasks 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 start with a six-month probationary period. The placement location is Halmstad or Varberg.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value the balance between work and personal life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely for part of your working hours when the business allows. We also include wellness during working hours and a favorable wellness allowance.

As an employee of the Employment Agency, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the authority. 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. Read more here (https://arbetsformedlingen.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss)

Basic requirements for the position

• University/college education of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits according to the previous system)
• Alternatively, you have been employed as a labor market officer at the Employment Agency and are assessed to have good prospects of meeting today's requirements for labor market officers

And

• At least 2 years of work experience, collectively working at least 50 percent for a total of 2 years
• Good knowledge of Swedish, that is, good ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as high reading comprehension

Other merits for the position

• Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, such as authorities, municipalities, partners, employers
• Experience in providing support and service via phone and digital channels
• Work experience in interpreting and applying regulations
• Work experience in guidance and coaching
• B driver's license

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, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our authority. Read more here (https://www.jobbastatligt.se/var-vardegrund)

In addition to these qualifications, you have the personal ability and inclination to work in accordance with the Employment Agency's employee policy:

• Employees at the Employment Agency take responsibility for their work performance and their contribution to the whole
• Employees adapt to change and unforeseen events
• Employees take the initiative for development and contribute to improvement

Application

Does this sound like a job for you? Welcome with your application by April 1, 2025.

Attach your CV where you specify the year, month, and tasks for each employment, as well as 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 get a clear picture of your experience. If the requested information is not apparent, you risk being excluded from the selection. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process. Read more here (https://arbetsformedlingen.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/var-rekryteringsprocess)

If you have protected personal information, please contact the recruitment partner named in the ad for assistance in submitting your application.

We actively work to be an authority free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competence is 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 behalf of the government for a labor market that helps people move forward. We unlock opportunities for job seekers to find employment and for employers to find their next employee. To achieve the goal, we need to collaborate, both within the authority 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.

Read more here (https://arbetsformedlingen.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss)