Vacant job

We are looking for a responsible, entrepreneurial, and unpretentious team player who wants to help create a future-proof army. Within the framework of staff service and administration, you thrive on being the spider in the web and have the ability to manage both long-term and suddenly emerging tasks in a structured way.

One of the army staff's focus areas is to build the new army. An army that focuses on the army's capabilities in the field and in this builds new as well as restructure existing units. At the same time, the army staff leads units both nationally and internationally. The army staff develops and production manages the army's war units and subordinate organizational units consisting of units and schools.

The above, combined with the continued establishment of the army staff as a cohesive and unifying force, makes the tasks very varied, developing, and dynamic. We are all solution-focused and take our tasks and responsibilities with great commitment where EVERYTHING for the army is our driving force.

The Army – when and where it matters!

About the position

You will belong to the production planning department, which is part of the planning unit at the Army Staff. The production planning department consists of several functional areas (sections) with their own specialist areas, while all participate in the entire breadth of tasks for the army's production. The department and its work offer great opportunities for development and to gain deeper knowledge in managing a large and complex organization.

Recruiting unit

The production planning department leads and coordinates the production of the army's war units linked to capability-creating factors such as economy, personnel, infrastructure, as well as exercises and training. About twenty employees, both officers and civilian employees with expertise, work in the department including the sections.

Main tasks

As an administrator in the Army Staff's production planning department, you will have a central role in the daily operations. You are a support to the department and help create structure in everyday life. You are responsible for handling administrative tasks such as document management, bookings, record-keeping, and internal communication.

The work takes place both within the Army Staff as well as in contact with other units within the Armed Forces, other authorities, and organizations.

Qualification requirements

• Completed and approved secondary education
• Experience working as an administrator, executive assistant, or similar tasks
• Very good knowledge of the Office suite
• Very good skills in expressing yourself verbally and in writing, in both Swedish and English
• Driver's license for manual transmission

Desirable/meritorious

• Previous work experience within the Armed Forces or another authority
• Experience/knowledge of the Armed Forces' various support systems, e.g., PRIO and VIDAR
• Experience in managing meetings and conferences

Personal qualities

We are looking for a structured, service-oriented, and attentive person who is a good team player with experience collaborating with others but also has the ability to work independently and in a structured manner. You easily absorb new knowledge and have the ability to solve complex tasks. As an administrative representative of the Army Staff's Production Planning Department and in your contacts within and outside the department, a high level of integrity, a good attitude, and very good communication skills are required.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability for the position.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment form: Civil permanent employment, starting with a probationary period if you are not already employed within the Armed Forces.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Enköping
Start date: By agreement

Information about the position is provided by

Deputy Head of the Production Planning Department, Lieutenant Colonel John Hansson, reachable via switchboard 0171-15 70 00

Information about the recruitment process

HR Generalist Linda Olsson, reachable via switchboard 0171-15 70 00

Union representatives (all reachable via the Armed Forces switchboard 0171-15 70 00)

• OFR/O: Martin Persson
• OFR/S: Claus Dehlin
• SACO-S: Karin Gällmo
• SEKO: Ulrica Lundh

Conditions

The employment form requires an approved security check.

The Army Staff is a military unit, which means that you will be assigned to military service and are expected to be able to operate across the entire readiness scale (peace, crisis, war). You should also expect to be on standby during certain periods.

Your application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-24.

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter (max 1 page), explaining why you are suitable for the position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces is undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation and a new defense political direction focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, enhance the conditions for mission tactics.

In the Armed Forces, there is 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. A security check with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be assigned to military service. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a cover 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 sellers are not welcome.