About the Coordination Section in the Air Staff

The primary and largest task of the Air Staff is to support the Air Force Chief's leadership of the Air Force, including all wings and schools at all levels of the conflict scale. The Air Staff develops, plans, executes, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Air Force Chief.

The Coordination Detail is part of the Coordination Section. The section is responsible for several functional areas such as mobilization preparations, case management, quality, publication services, and legal support for both the Air Force and the Air Staff's operations.

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility.

About the Position

The Armed Forces is in a phase of expansion and on a significant growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and cohesive team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development. As a staff assistant in the Coordination Detail, you will primarily work with administrative support to the section's leaders and assist the Air Staff during visits, events, and ceremonies.

Training and exercises may involve limited periods of irregular and uncomfortable working hours, including occasional weekend duties. Occasional travel to other locations within Sweden may occur.

Main Responsibilities

• Administrative support to the head of the Coordination Section
• Support for the section's long-term planning, coordination, and implementation of activities
• Assist with visits and events at the Air Staff
• Support ceremonial activities at the Air Staff

The Armed Forces is growing, and the tasks may change over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed Swedish military service, GMU, or equivalent military training with satisfactory results.
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Good computer skills, particularly with the Office suite, but also the ability to learn new systems.
• Driver's license B

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is responsible, structured, and meticulous. As a staff assistant, you need to be results-oriented and have the ability to adapt to changing conditions. You should be quick to learn new working methods and techniques, as well as have a good ability to express yourself in speech and writing. We are looking for someone who can work both in a team and independently. It is important that you are a good representative of the Armed Forces and support its values. Personal suitability will be given great importance.

Meritorious

• Military service (or equivalent) as a staff assistant.
• Experience working in an administrative function/position.
• Experience with similar tasks within the Armed Forces or another Swedish authority.
• Experience working with the VIDAR and SWECCIS systems.

We Offer You

We offer you a dynamic workplace with competent and helpful colleagues and managers. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the organization's needs and your career goals.
• Three hours of training per week during working hours and reimbursement for training clothes.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

Inquiries about the position can be made by

C Coordination Section Christer Andersson can be reached via the FM switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term up to eight years (GSS/K). The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.

Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement.

Work location: Uppsala.

Scope: 100%

Union Representatives

Officers' Union OFR/O, Lars-Olof Wretling

Defense Union OFR/S, Caroline Nilsson

SACO FM, Johan Nyström

SEKO, Åsa Karlsson

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

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-27.

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The primary and largest task of the Air Staff is to support the Air Force Chief's leadership of all wings and schools in the Air Force at all levels of the conflict scale. The Air Staff develops, plans, executes, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Air Force Chief. The Air Staff consists of approximately 350 employees. The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units and is tasked with monitoring and protecting Sweden's airspace. This is a mission that continues around the clock, year-round, to ensure Sweden's integrity. Approximately 5,100 employees, both civilian and military, work within the Air Force.

The 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.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in a war situation and to serve abroad. 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, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.