Labor Market Unit, Ministry of Employment

Do you want to contribute to the shaping of labor market policy? Do you want interesting and varied tasks while assisting the Minister of Employment in one of the government's most prioritized issues? We are looking for someone with an academic background and several years of experience in qualified administrative or investigative tasks.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow

As an employee with us, you will help prepare materials for government decisions on various labor market policy issues, primarily concerning unemployment insurance, activity support, and establishment compensation. You will participate in the development of labor market policy, conduct analysis and follow-up, and prepare cases. Your tasks will also include staying updated on your area of responsibility. The tasks also encompass related issues at the EU and international level. The unit is characterized by a sometimes high pace, high demands for quality, and a dynamic environment with good team spirit. Read more about the ministry and the unit's activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your Background

We are looking for someone with relevant academic education and several years of current experience in relevant and qualified investigative or administrative work in the Government Offices, another government agency, municipality, or relevant organization. You need to have relevant and current knowledge of the regulations of unemployment insurance. If you have experience in applying unemployment insurance regulations and knowledge of these regulations in an EU and international context, that is an advantage. Experience working on EU or international issues is also a plus. It is beneficial if you have experience and knowledge of other labor market policy issues. You should also have knowledge of activity support or establishment compensation, as well as experience in investigative or administrative work in the Government Offices. You have excellent skills in Swedish and good skills in English, both spoken and written.

Your Qualities

The criteria for employees in the Government Offices are holistic view, development, and 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 while being open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

In addition, we appreciate that you are structured and can work under high time pressure. It is also important that you have a well-developed analytical ability. You are also good at communicating orally.

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

Other

The position is a permanent employment, with a six-month probationary period. 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, please contact Mårten Henning, group manager, at 08-405 40 19. You are also welcome to contact HR officer Hanna Grotander at 08-405 12 36. Union contact persons are Lina Konradsen for Saco and Åsa Bergqvist for ST. You can reach them through the switchboard of the Government Offices, 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 by January 28, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Employment is responsible for issues and matters related to the labor market, labor law, and working environment. The ministry is also responsible for integration issues, efforts against exclusion, and work for increased gender equality between women and men. Additionally, the ministry is responsible for the work on human rights at the national level, strengthening the rights of LGBTQI individuals, and efforts against racism and discrimination.