Staff Assistant and Instructor for the Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our mission requires a wide range of activities. As an employee with us, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense. Imagine going to work and contributing to a safer future? We are growing and are now looking for a staff assistant and instructor to strengthen our team.

About the Unit

The Södermanland Group (SLG) is a military region group responsible for planning and conducting training and education for a home guard battalion (27.hvbat - Södermanland's Home Guard Battalion). The battalion consists of a battalion staff, command platoon, two operational companies, a security company, a boat platoon, and an air group.

SLG is part of the Central Military Region (MR M) and is located in Strängnäs.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of staff assistant and instructor, you will be involved in the leadership of the military region group's work with planning, execution, and follow-up of exercise and training activities as well as routine tasks. This is done in close collaboration with other personnel within the unit and MR M. Responsibilities include:

• Support the MR group leadership with planning, execution, and follow-up of the group's activities, material orders, and handling of these in both daily service and during exercises.
• Support the MR group leadership with administrative measures in the Swedish Armed Forces' commonly used IT support systems.
• Support the IT/SB officer in maintaining the MR group's command capability.
• Manage the MR group's expedition.
• Support the Training Section's activities through training of staff and communication personnel.
• Handle the leadership's vehicles.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Basic Military Training/Conscription or equivalent.
• Approved high school diploma.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish.
• Driving license B.
• Good computer skills.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is solution-oriented, responsible, and has a good ability to switch between details and a holistic perspective. You should be used to working independently as well as in a team. The role of staff assistant/instructor involves a lot of collaboration with different units and individuals, therefore we value that you are communicative.

You need to be structured, meticulous, and able to plan and prioritize your work effectively, even in situations with many tasks or when conditions change.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Previous employment as GSS.
• Work experience in an administrative position.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' commonly used command support systems.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite.
• Military driving licenses.
• Experience and knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' commonly used IT systems.

Other

Type of employment: GSS (OR4).

Employment form: According to GSS agreement. A six-month probationary period applies if you are not currently working in the Swedish Armed Forces.

Employment degree: Full-time.

Work location: Strängnäs (the position involves periods of absence from the work location).

Start date: By agreement.

Salary: Individual salary setting.

The position involves travel (mainly within Sweden), recurring on-call duty, and participation in exercises, irregular working hours.

Information about the Position

For inquiries about the position, please contact Björn Åhman Kullengren, MR group manager via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Union Representatives

SACO - Christer Lindberg

SEKO - Anna Löfgren

OFRO - Thomas Marcusson

OFRS - Örjan Jansson

All can be reached via the switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-31. Your application should include a CV, answers to specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Central Military Region (MR M) is a war unit and an organizational unit where the Chief and Staff are located in Kungsängen. The organization consists of a Chief with staff, six training groups for training and support of the home guard, and about 7000 home guard soldiers organized into eleven battalions and several independent units.

The Chief of the Central Military Region with regional staff leads subordinate units, collaborates with regional and local actors, leads security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical leaders who solve tasks within the region. The region also serves as a link between the Swedish Armed Forces and civil society, has active collaboration with the county administrative board and region. If necessary, MR M also leads operations, for example during national crisis situations and support to society. The military region solves tasks in peace, crisis, and war.

The organization and operational area of the Central Military Region encompass the geographical counties of Stockholm, Uppsala, Södermanland, Västmanland, Dalarna, and Gävleborg. Training groups and home guards are present in each county.

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. Therefore, we welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also entails an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, always certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.