Chief of Staff at the Swedish National Audit Office

Do you want to lead our new staff and develop the work that strengthens the authority? As Chief of Staff at the Swedish National Audit Office, you will influence decisions that make a difference. With us, you will play an important role in coordinating planning, follow-up, governance, and quality. You will be part of the agency's management and have the opportunity to drive development in an organization with an important mission. Apply for the position today!

Your development enables our future

In a knowledge-driven environment, the Swedish National Audit Office tackles a complex mission, drives change, and creates tangible benefits in society. Our independent position and the transparency we contribute are important for democracy. The goal is an audit that makes a difference. As Chief of Staff, you will drive development that strengthens our long-term governance and quality. By leading and coordinating important processes, you contribute to improving the organization.

With us, you also influence your own development. We invest significant resources in strengthening the competence of every manager and employee and encourage initiative and self-drive. Here, you will find training, international projects, and ample opportunities for organizational development that allow you to grow and make a difference.

What does the position entail?

As Chief of Staff, you will lead the operations on behalf of the Auditor General and the Director General of the National Audit Office to support the agency's management, of which you are also a part. The role involves both managerial responsibility for five employees and work at a strategic and long-term level, as well as operational tasks such as investigation, planning, and support to the organization.

Examples of tasks include

• coordination of the agency's internal governance and control, including long-term planning, operational planning, and follow-up,
• quality management and coordination of the agency's sustainability work,
• planning coordination and meeting administration,
• coordination of the work with the annual report,
• coordination of the agency's security and safety work,
• crisis management and crisis leadership,
• investigation and analysis support,
• driving development and future-proofing the agency's work in the area.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has

• a university degree,
• several years of experience working with similar tasks where you have dealt with the agency's internal governance and control,
• several years of managerial experience from working as a manager in an authority. It is advantageous if you have been part of an agency's management,
• good knowledge of public administration, including planning and budgeting processes,
• strong technical skills as you have the ability to use modern digital work tools and system support to drive development,
• very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish as well as good knowledge of English.

We also place great importance on your personal qualities and competencies, and in addition to your knowledge and experience, we are looking for someone who

• has good leadership skills and can lead both a staff and projects. You communicate clearly and work cross-functionally between different stakeholders,
• has strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex situations, solve problems, and contribute to operational success,
• has the ability to think strategically, identifies goals, and develops plans to achieve them. You have good judgment and make correct assessments and priorities,
• is flexible and adapts to changing circumstances. You can quickly adjust your approach and change direction,
• is self-driven, structured, and responsible. You are organized and detail-oriented and drive your own and others' work effectively forward,
• collaborates well internally and externally, clarifies goals and frameworks, and focuses on results and development.

Our offer

You will receive a permanent position with an employer that offers all the benefits of the state. The employment is full-time with a four-year appointment as a manager with the possibility of extension. We will agree together on when you start.

We have a modern activity-based office at Sankt Eriksgatan 117 in Stockholm that offers good opportunities for both quiet work and conversations and meetings with colleagues. It is obvious for us that our employees have the conditions for a balance between work and private life. Therefore, you have trust-based working hours and some freedom to adjust your working hours so that both your work and your leisure work for you. There is also the possibility to work remotely from home up to 40 percent of your working time.

Apply by December 14

Submit your application by answering the selection questions and attaching your CV via our recruitment tool by December 14. The recruitment process includes psychological tests and three in-depth interviews.

The employment is security classified, which requires an approved security clearance with a background check in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act.

Want to know more?

Visit riksrevisionen.se/jobba-hos-oss (https://riksrevisionen.se/jobba-hos-oss) or contact the responsible manager or our union representatives.

• Christina Gellerbrant Hagberg, Auditor General, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 08-5171 4300
• Lena Lakso, Saco-S/National Audit Office, 08-5171 41 55
• Tobias Hamfelt, ST/National Audit Office, 08-5171 40 83

About the Swedish National Audit Office

The Swedish National Audit Office provides facts about how the state’s operations function. We examine what the state’s money is spent on, how effectively the authorities work, and whether political decisions lead to what they were intended to. This is knowledge that can be used to improve the work of the government and authorities and save taxpayers' money. When there are shortcomings, we provide recommendations to the government and authorities to improve operations. Our independent position and the transparency we contribute are important for a well-functioning democratic country. Our goal is that our audits make a difference for people both now and in the future.

We also represent Sweden in audit contexts and have development cooperation with audit authorities in Africa, Southeast Europe, and Asia.

More information can be found at riksrevisionen.se (https://riksrevisionen.se).