Unit Manager for the Preparedness Unit at the Command Staff

The Fortifications Agency is seeking a unit manager for the preparedness unit at the command staff. The Fortifications Agency is experiencing strong growth, and the command staff is now organizing a new preparedness unit to streamline and enhance the agency's capabilities in preparedness work both internally and externally. If you are looking for a role where building good relationships and strengthening Sweden's defense capability is important, apply today!

The Fortifications Agency owns, develops, and manages properties for total defense. We are experts in fortification, which means protection and construction technology. Our main mission is to contribute to increased defense capability – for a safe and free Sweden. The Fortifications Agency has a vital societal task, and in recent years, its operations have steadily grown. Our growth continues, and we are managing extensive acquisitions and new constructions while upgrading and enhancing our existing property portfolio.

Your Everyday Life – Contribute to Sweden's Defense Capability

The Fortifications Agency is in a strong expansion phase with large investment volumes to continue developing and building properties and facilities within the defense sector. The command staff consists of several units that work with creating conditions for the entire agency, both in the short and long term. The serious security situation places high demands on the Fortifications Agency to operate at all levels of conflict.

The Preparedness Unit is responsible for strategic leadership and coordination of the agency's tasks within total defense planning with the Armed Forces and other partners, as well as governance, coordination, and follow-up of crisis and preparedness issues. Coordination and administration of the agency's crisis management organization are also part of the unit's tasks.

As a unit manager, you will be responsible for developing, unifying, and coordinating the Fortifications Agency's preparedness work. The unit manager's work is carried out in close collaboration with other departments, and good collaboration skills with an unpretentious working style are prerequisites for success in the role. Travel is required in the position, as the Fortifications Agency operates throughout the country.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Academic education in a relevant field, or other experience deemed relevant by the employer.
• Several years of work experience at a strategic level from the civilian or military defense.
• Experience leading in complex organizations with responsibility for preparedness and crisis management.
• Good knowledge of the civilian preparedness system, the military defense, and total defense.

You have good knowledge of administrative IT support systems and communicate and express yourself well both orally and in writing in both Swedish and English. A Class B driver's license is required.

Meritorious:

• Experience collaborating in total defense contexts.
• Post-secondary education in crisis preparedness and total defense.
• Experience in planning and executing operational activities within preparedness.
• Experience in planning and executing activities in a NATO context.
• Experience driving development work, e.g., in continuity planning, risk and vulnerability analyses (RVA), or crisis management.
• Experience as a manager with personnel responsibility.

Your personal qualities are very important to us. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are a calm leader who maintains good structure and delivers results. We are looking for someone who works in a structured manner, plans and organizes their work clearly and effectively. At the same time, you are analytical, with the ability to see connections, find logical solutions, and handle complex information. We also see that you have a strong drive, take initiative, and are self-sufficient. You are someone who enjoys collaborating, building good relationships, and has good leadership skills. You are considerate and have an easy time listening, understanding, and showing care for others. We need you to have a high security awareness with integrity and good judgment, as well as a pronounced drive to be involved in protecting Sweden's security.

What Do We Offer You?

Together with about 1300 colleagues at the Fortifications Agency across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen total defense in Sweden. We are proud of the vital societal mission we have, where by owning, developing, and managing properties for total defense, we contribute to a safe and free Sweden. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging and require their competence. We work based on the state value foundation and strive for gender balance. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us. Here you will have good opportunities for professional development, and we work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

About the Employment

The position is a permanent employment and may begin with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a war position. The place of employment is Eskilstuna. Employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and entails placement in a security class. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Welcome to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by January 19, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and is thus a public record according to the principle of public access. If you have protected personal data: contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will be asked when you submit your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process.

Questions About the Position?

Welcome to contact Chief of Staff Magnus Önnestig, tel. 010- 44 44 451 or recruitment specialist Monica Landmark, tel 010-44 44 690. You may also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard, tel 010-44 44 000. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.