Group 1, Department for Business, Innovation and Markets, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

Do you have a good knowledge of innovation issues and the Swedish innovation system? Do you want to work broadly with issues related to innovation and research funding? We are now looking for an experienced officer for the Department for Business, Innovation and Markets and offer an exciting role at the center of events.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Markets is seeking an officer for innovation and research funding issues. The department works with issues and initiatives aimed at strengthening companies' conditions for innovation and renewal, enhancing the conditions for entrepreneurship, improving the framework conditions for businesses, and promoting markets with effective competition. The department is responsible for, among others, Vinnova, the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, the research institute RISE, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, and the Swedish Competition Authority. The department coordinates the work with EU regulations on state aid to the business sector and is Sweden's contact point with the EU Commission on state aid issues.

The department is looking for a senior officer who will work with issues and cases related to innovation and research funding. The work includes, among other things:

• actively driving innovation and research-related issues within the Government Offices
• handling innovation and research funding issues
• participating in the Government Offices' preparatory work
• preparing materials for the political leadership

The work involves extensive contacts and collaboration both internally within the Government Offices and externally with authorities, businesses, research and innovation environments, interest organizations, regions, and the EU.

Read more about our activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your background

A relevant academic degree is required for the position. You have extensive experience from working in or with innovation environments, innovation actors, or technology-intensive companies. Furthermore, you have a good knowledge of innovation issues and the Swedish innovation system. Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is required for the position.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Good knowledge of policy development in the field of innovation
• Very good knowledge of emerging technology areas
• Good knowledge of new and growing innovative companies as well as the business sector's R&D
• Experience working with defense innovation issues
• Relevant experience of international collaborations in research, innovation, or technology-intensive entrepreneurship
• Experience from working within or with the Government Offices

Your qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic view, development, results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic perspective and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise and be open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

As a person, you are analytical, driven, results- and development-oriented. You work independently and take initiative. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills, work carefully and structured with good judgment. Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities.

Read more at Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Other

We are now looking for an experienced officer for a temporary position of approximately 1 year. Start date as soon as possible. A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Christian Berger, the group manager, at 070-5657405. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Albin Törnblad for questions regarding the recruitment process. Union contacts are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Ivian Paulino Lorenzo for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than December 9, 2025.

The Government Offices' mission is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Climate and Enterprise is responsible for issues related to climate, environment, energy, business, and innovation.