Chief Coordinator for I 21's Regimental Staff

Do you want to be part of the Swedish Armed Forces' continued growth? Now is your chance to become part of I 21's Regimental Staff, a department tasked with preparing material for the regiment's leadership and supporting the Commander of I 21 in decision-making. I 21 is one of Sweden's infantry regiments. The regiment trains and recruits officers and soldiers for units for national and international tasks.

Main Responsibilities

As Chief Coordinator, you will have a number of different areas of responsibility and tasks, including:

• Providing support to the regimental leadership, which includes coordinating, preparing, and processing matters with different time perspectives, coordinating calendar and meeting planning, and taking minutes at meetings.
• Acting as a coordinator between the Commander of I 21 and other parts of the regiment as well as external actors.
• Coordinating and managing the daily flow of matters for the Commander of I 21, as well as booking and following up on calendars, meetings, and travel.
• Processing in the Armed Forces' document and case management system.
• Coordinating events/arrangements.
• Coordinating representation at the regimental level.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Completed upper secondary education.
• Several years of experience in administrative work, preferably as a secretary/coordinator.
• Very good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form.
• Very good skills in MS Office.
• Driving license B.

Meritorious:

• Current experience as a secretary/coordinator.
• Experience in administrative work in the Armed Forces or another authority.
• Experience with Sharepoint.
• Experience with the Armed Forces' administrative systems such as PRIO and Vidar.
• Good knowledge of English in both spoken and written form.
• Completed military basic training.

Personal Qualities

To thrive and succeed in the role of Chief Coordinator, we see that you have a high social ability, are used to working independently, and can carry out your work in a careful and structured manner while having the ability to plan both in the short and long term. You are flexible and unpretentious and understand the importance of integrity and high service in your work. You are solution-oriented, adaptable, and open to rapid changes and reprioritizations.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

We Offer You:

We offer a workplace with socially beneficial, interesting, and developing tasks and an operation with great variation and high complexity. The Armed Forces' personnel must have sufficient physical performance capacity to solve the assigned tasks required by the position, but are also seen to contribute to better health, well-being, and quality of life. As a civilian employee in the Armed Forces, you are offered the opportunity for three hours of training during work hours per week. Our employees also have several other benefits, including:

• Competence development based on the needs of the operation and your goals.
• Good balance between work and leisure with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent, starting with a six-month probationary period.

Employment rate: Full-time.

Work location: Sollefteå, travel may occur.

Start date: By agreement.

Salary: Individual salary setting according to the unit's salary target.

For questions about the recruitment process: Recruitment Coordinator Magnus Pålsson.

For questions about the position: Chief of Staff Camilla Sjölén.

Both can be reached via the Armed Forces' switchboard: 08-788 75 00.

Union Contacts

SACO, 08-613 48 00

SEKO, 0770-457 900

OFR/S, 08-402 40 00

OFR/O, 08-440 83 30

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-23.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

In 2022, the Västernorrland Regiment was re-established with the Jämtland Field Ranger Corps, I 21. A new regiment with centuries-old traditions in Västernorrland and Jämtland. With us, you have the opportunity to be part of something unique, the re-establishment of a regiment in Lower Norrland.

I 21 currently has operations in Sollefteå, Östersund, and Härnösand and is responsible for the Lower Norrland Garrison. In Sollefteå, there is the Regimental Staff (with personnel in both Sollefteå and Östersund) and the Ångermanland Infantry Battalion. In Östersund, there is the Jämtland Field Ranger Corps. In addition, there are Garrison Support Units, Defense Health, and Logistics Units operating in Sollefteå, Östersund, and Härnösand.

At the Ångermanland Infantry Battalion and the Jämtland Field Ranger Corps, we train conscripted soldiers for service in the new modern infantry under our proud motto “From mountains to sea, for the defense of Lower Norrland.”

The Armed Forces have 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 advancement, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review 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 placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

Along with your application for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you progress in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.