Swedish Armed Forces Dog Service Unit Seeks Head of Support Department

The Air Combat School (LSS) is the Air Force's joint competence center for training and development. At LSS, there are the Air Force's schools, the Air Force's development unit, and the Swedish Armed Forces Dog Service Unit. LSS plays a crucial role in the development and growth of the future Air Force.

We are currently seeking a head for the Support Department based at the Swedish Armed Forces Dog Service Unit (FHTE) and its support department in Sigtuna/Märsta. This is a managerial position with opportunities for development.

About the Unit:

FHTE is part of LSS and breeds and trains service dogs for search and patrol duties. FHTE is tasked with developing dog service and providing the Armed Forces' combat units with dogs that meet the Armed Forces' high standards. Together with dog handlers, the service dogs are trained for missions in the war organization, both nationally and internationally.

About the Position:

As the head of the support department at FHTE, you will have personnel responsibility, lead and allocate tasks within the unit's support department, and be responsible for its staff services. This includes handling and developing central dog service matters and meetings, or matters related to the unit's training or breeding department.

Your work also includes the development of FHTE as a combat unit, participation in exercises, and war planning. You will have experienced developers, case handlers, logistics leaders, caretakers, breeding managers, veterinarians, and administrators to assist you.

We believe you have a very good ability to collaborate and cooperate with FM units, schools and staffs, other government agencies, and civilian companies. In this position, you will be responsible for the department's material, equipment, and allocated budget. You will be part of the FHTE management team, and development opportunities exist to continue growing within FHTE if desired.

Travel, both nationally and internationally, is required.

Qualifications

• Swedish officer or specialist officer degree
• Experience in leading personnel
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

We expect you to be a communicative and service-oriented person who easily collaborates with others. Furthermore, you have a good ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and a pronounced sense of order. As a manager, you apply a developmental leadership style and have the ability to create a good working environment together with your employees.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Knowledge and experience of working in the PRIO and VIDAR systems
• Experience in a managerial position with personnel responsibility
• Experience in personnel services/personal administration

Information about the Position:

Deputy C FHTE Henrik Lindström can be reached via switchboard at phone 018-19 60 00

For information about the recruitment process, contact: Olivia Liw, HR Generalist, 076-641 42 67

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund, phone 070-649 65 59
OFR/S Helena Lemnell via switchboard 018-19 60 00
SEKO Monika Danielsson via switchboard 018-19 60 00
SACO can be reached via switchboard 018-19 60 00

Other

• Military position, OF 2 or SO 7
• Employment form: Permanent employment, a probationary period of 6 months applies in case of re-employment
• Work location: Märsta
• Employment rate: Full-time
• Travel with overnight stays nationally and internationally is required
• Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement

Deadline for Application:

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-02-02. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain 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 Air Combat School is the Air Force's joint competence center for development and training. The Air Combat School has four Air Force joint schools and trains future pilots within the Armed Forces. The Air Combat School operates in seven locations spread across the country and has its headquarters in Uppsala.

The Air Combat School constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

In the Armed Forces, there is 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.

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

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.