Secretariat for EU and International Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

We are now looking for an experienced negotiator with an interest in environmental and climate policy and good knowledge of EU processes, institutions, and working methods. We offer an exciting position at the center of events.

As an environmental advisor, you will represent Sweden's interests in the environmental and climate policy area within the EU. It may also be relevant to work on other issues within the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise's area. The work involves negotiating, promoting, and safeguarding Swedish interests in the work of the EU Council of Ministers. Furthermore, you will work on influencing the EU Commission and the European Parliament. Strategic networking is part of everyday life. You will collaborate closely with the other advisors from the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, covering for each other as needed. The work involves close cooperation with the ministry, other posted staff, and the representation's management.

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Your Background

We are looking for someone with an academic degree or other education that we assess as equivalent, with a focus that we consider relevant for the position. You have several years of relevant experience from work in the Government Offices or another authority. You should have experience in EU work and/or international negotiations. Experience in working with environmental and climate issues, EU negotiations, and from work in EU institutions is an advantage. If you also have experience in independently leading operations or processes, that is also an advantage. Furthermore, you should have good knowledge of the EU's working methods and decision-making processes as well as a good understanding of climate and environmental issues. You should also have knowledge of the Government Offices and its working methods and an understanding of what it is like to work in a politically governed organization. We welcome knowledge of EU environmental and climate policy as well as knowledge in other subject areas that fall under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. You are fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Good knowledge of French or other EU languages is an advantage.

Your Qualities

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

As a person, you need to have good collaboration skills and be relationship-building. You should be able to work flexibly, strategically, and under a sometimes high tempo. You should be able to independently drive several processes in parallel, be solution-oriented, pragmatic, and have good judgment.

Other Information

The position of environmental advisor is a fixed-term appointment for three years with the possibility of extension. Stationing in Brussels. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

The position is a posting from Sweden to Brussels with terms according to the Agreement on Foreign Service (UVA). A person stationed abroad by a Swedish authority is considered resident in Sweden and is covered by Swedish social insurance. An employee stationed abroad must therefore be social insured and registered in Sweden.

The position is classified in a security class, and a security review 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.

If you would like to know more about the job and what we offer, please contact group manager Carolina Bjuggren Glanville at 08-405 23 27. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Charlotte Wahlström regarding the recruitment process at 08-405 97 58. Union contacts are Ivian Paulino Lorenzo (ST) and Johan Strokirk (SACO). You can reach them via the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by March 19, 2026.

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 we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination.

The Ministry of Climate and Enterprise is responsible for issues related to climate, environment, energy, business, and innovation.