Chief of Staff at the Swedish Energy Agency

We are now hiring a Chief of Staff for the agency's staff department, where strategic and operational management support to the Director General is of great importance. Are you a leader with knowledge of preparation, governance, and working methods within the public administration? Do you have a development-oriented approach and the ability to build strong relationships? Apply today!

The Swedish Energy Agency leads society's transition to a sustainable energy system where ecological sustainability, competitiveness, and energy security go hand in hand. The goal is stable and cost-effective energy with low impact on health, environment, and climate.

Your tasks – strategic and operational management support

In the role of Chief of Staff, you will work at the request of the Director General in a central role and be part of the agency's management team, also serving as department head. You will lead the operations with the support of the department's heads for the communication secretariat, planning and budget secretariat, and legal secretariat. In this role, you will have a strong focus on leadership and results, as well as the ability to build, develop, and maintain good relationships both internally and externally.

You will play an important part in developing the agency's governance and will lead it. Initially, the focus will be on driving and developing the elements included in a planning process. This includes, for example, preparation for a new strategic five-year plan, as well as the annual operational plan and its implementation and follow-up.

The work as Chief of Staff also involves contacts with the Government Offices and our partners on issues of overarching character or special significance. Other important tasks include planning and coordinating the management team's meetings and ensuring that the right issues are brought to the management team's table in a timely manner.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an academic degree in a field we consider relevant to the position. You have recent experience working as a manager with personnel, results, and budget responsibility, as well as in a management team. From there, you have good experience in developing and leading both managers and employees in teams and a good ability to lead through others. You have experience working with management systems in a government agency. You also have experience and knowledge of leading assignments or projects where you have achieved good results.

You have good knowledge of spoken and written Swedish and English, as well as good knowledge of modern IT systems and programs. You also have Swedish citizenship due to the position being classified in a security class.

It is an advantage if you have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:

Working closely with our client with a good ability to translate external governance into internal
Operational governance
Energy, climate, and sustainability
Change management

We will place great importance on personal suitability. As Chief of Staff at the Swedish Energy Agency, you need to be a communicative and confident leader focused on developing leaders, employees, and teams. You contribute to good relationships where you are curious, open, and collaborate effectively with both colleagues and external partners. You have good strategic ability and can quickly grasp complex issues and find it easy to make decisions that contribute to the entire organization. Your leadership is clear, and you are structured with good prioritization skills focused on delivery and results. We are looking for a leader with high integrity and strong drive.

About us

The staff department coordinates processes and working methods for the agency's governance and management and consists of the communication secretariat, planning and budget secretariat, and legal secretariat. The staff is also responsible for ensuring that the agency has effective management, creates results, and demonstrates the effects of implemented measures. Central parts for the staff include the processes that describe the handling of operational planning, follow-up, and risk analysis, as well as how new line operations are managed. The staff also coordinates management meetings and gatherings for which the Director General is responsible. In addition, it serves both support and analysis functions directly to the Director General.

Our offer

Our open and creative climate gives you the space to develop your expertise for the benefit of society. Here, there are opportunities for learning and variation – while you can also maintain a balance in life.

The position is located in our beautiful premises in central Eskilstuna with good commuting opportunities to Stockholm, Västerås, and other nearby cities. Here, we work in an activity-based manner, have flexible working hours, and good opportunities for remote work. We offer a wellness allowance, two wellness hours every week, and a gym at the workplace. Additionally, you will receive favorable conditions for vacation, leave on bridge days, benefit bicycles, parental leave, occupational pension, and in case of illness. Please read more about what it is like to work with us Work at the Swedish Energy Agency (https://www.energimyndigheten.se/jobba-pa-oss/).

Good to know

The position is a permanent employment with an initial six-month probationary period. This position is classified in a security class, which means security screening and background checks according to the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Upon permanent employment, military placement at the agency may be relevant.

We want your application with a CV and cover letter by April 13, 2025.

If you send your application in a way other than through our application form on our website - please mark your application with the diary number 2025-003216. We work to promote diversity and counteract discrimination and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. If you have protected personal information, please contact us at HR. We want your application documents in Swedish, and the questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Your application is a public document according to the principle of public access.