Operations Manager for the Naval Band

Försvarsmusiken is the Swedish Armed Forces' function for military music. Försvarsmusiken will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2026 and has played a significant role in the Armed Forces and Swedish music life over the centuries.

The Armed Forces have 28 bands consisting of the professional bands of Försvarsmusiken: the Army Band, the Life Guards' Dragon Band, and the Naval Band, the Defense Field Artists' wartime organization, and the Home Guard's 25 bands. Additionally, the contracted bands of the Air Force Band and the Gotland Band are engaged.

Every year, Försvarsmusiken conducts over 1,200 musical performances through participation in state ceremonies, unit performances, public concerts, and tours - nationally and internationally. This occurs within the state ceremonial area, at unit ceremonies and concerts, through public concerts and tours, in Sweden and internationally, primarily within the alliance.

The Naval Band is a ceremonial band for parades and ceremonies as well as a symphonic wind orchestra with a broad repertoire. The band consists of approximately 30 musicians with a leadership and administration team of about seven people. The Naval Band is based in Karlskrona.

We are looking for someone with good experience in planning, leading, and following up on operations under changing conditions.

You should be flexible in your leadership and have an open and creative mind. You should have experience from workplaces with various personnel categories, both civilian and military, specialists and generalists, and have a well-developed ability to delegate since the band solves its assignments individually. We also see that you have experience in leading by leading other managers. You will be part of Försvarsmusiken's management team. You hold an officer's degree (can be a professional officer - also for early retirement or reserve officer).

Main Responsibilities

• As the operations manager of the band, exercise personnel responsibility and financial responsibility for the band's approximately 40 employees.
• Ensure that the band's various divisions are given the conditions to carry out musical activities within Försvarsmusiken's mission, such as during state ceremonial activities, unit performances, music assignments in connection with unit-related ceremonies, as well as PR and recruitment-promoting appearances and public events.
• The work takes place in several locations with irregular working hours and in changing conditions and environments both indoors and outdoors, in Sweden and abroad.
• Responsible for the work environment at your own unit according to delegation.
• Prepared to participate in special work and project groups within Försvarsmusiken.

Qualifications

• OF 3 / SO 8. Applicants with other levels will be assessed regarding their qualifications.
• Experience in personnel responsibility.
• Experience in leading civilian personnel.
• Driver's license (B).

Desirable

• Experience with the Armed Forces' (Life Guards') ceremonial aspects.
• Experience in working with finance and budgeting.
• Experience in participating in management teams.
• Experience in music activities.
• Experience with administrative systems SAP/PRIO.

Personal Characteristics

When filling the position, great importance will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with good communication skills. You are attentive, reliable, and responsible, which is important in the role of employer representative. Furthermore, you have good adaptability and plan and organize your work in a proactive and realistic way. As the band leader, you have many contacts, and the role therefore requires very good social competence. You have a flexible and solution-oriented mindset to quickly shift focus in changing conditions. You should be stress-resistant and have the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. An important part of the role is to be a dignified representative of Sweden and the Armed Forces.

Other

The position is permanent with a possible six-month probationary period. Start date is as soon as possible or by agreement. Individual salary setting applies.

The position is based in Karlskrona.

Your application should be made via the Armed Forces' website, including a CV and cover letter by 2026-04-07.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Roger Lodin, Head of Försvarsmusiken, [email protected]

Michael Jarl, Chief of Staff Försvarsmusiken, [email protected]

Sofie Hallenius, HR Manager Försvarsmusiken, [email protected]

Other Information about the Position

Applicants must be Swedish citizens. Approved security clearance with background check is a requirement for employment. ONLY SWEDISH CITIZENS.

Union Representatives

SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson

SACO: Per Textorius

OFR/O: Orry Finnermark, Sven Lundberg

OFR/S: Örjan Jansson

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

Försvarsförbundet Local Association 50: Mikael Bengtsson, [email protected]

Försvarsmusiken

UNIFIES – STRENGTHENS - ENRICHES

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