Officer with Responsibility for Interinstitutional Affairs Including Relations with the European Parliament – EU Representation, Brussels

EU Coordination, The Prime Minister's Office

Do you thrive in the center of events? We are looking for a driven officer with responsibility for interinstitutional affairs including relations with the European Parliament at the EU Representation in Brussels. We offer you an exciting and central role in an international environment right in the heart of events.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow.

As a seconded advisor, you will be responsible for monitoring interinstitutional affairs including relations with the European Parliament. You will advise management and officers at the representation, represent Sweden in working groups and contexts where EU representations are represented by corresponding functions, and actively participate in the General Affairs Working Group (GAG).

You will work strategically to deepen contacts, create networks, and develop working methods that strengthen the impact of Swedish positions. You will ensure that Swedish interests are communicated clearly and at an early stage to relevant actors. Your work will involve swiftly and continuously reporting on development trends in a often very dynamic and complex environment regarding both institutional aspects and significant negotiations on substance and political priorities. The work is conducted independently under the leadership of the representation's management and in close collaboration with colleagues at both the representation and EU coordination in the Prime Minister's Office and other departments.

Your Background

We are looking for someone with an academic degree in a field that the employer deems relevant for the position. You have experience and a good understanding of EU negotiations as well as good knowledge of the EU's organization, working methods, and regulations in various policy areas. The role also requires good knowledge of the Government Offices' organization and working methods, as well as an understanding of what is required in a politically governed organization.

It is advantageous if you have experience working in the Government Offices, including work with EU issues. Experience from working at the representation in Brussels or within any of the EU institutions is also valuable. Furthermore, experience working with the European Parliament and trilogue work is seen as an asset, as well as knowledge of other EU languages.

Your Qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are wholeness, development, results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others' perspectives. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

For this role, we are looking for a person with good communication skills, both orally and in writing, in Swedish and English. You need to be able to build and maintain relevant networks and contribute to effective collaboration. The role also requires good judgment and the ability to work persistently in complex and sometimes long-term processes.

Other Information

Fixed-term employment from August 15, 2026, to August 14, 2029. Placement at the EU Representation in Brussels. The position is classified in a security class, and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background.

Are You Interested?

If you would like to know more about the position and what we offer, please contact Erik Rudal, subject advisor at the Prime Minister's Office. You are also welcome to contact HR officer Carl Garellick. Union contacts are Susanne Grund for Saco and Carina Åbom-Engberg for ST. You can reach all of them through the Government Offices' switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the position, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by February 17, 2026.

Sweden's Permanent Representation to the European Union, the EU Representation, is the Swedish government's extended arm in Brussels. The task of the EU Representation is to ensure that Swedish interests have as much impact as possible in the EU. The representation functions as a mini government office, with about 120 people working here and all departments represented. Thus, the representation is Sweden's largest foreign authority. Read more about the EU Representation at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

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 which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Prime Minister's Office is responsible for leading and coordinating work in the Government Offices.