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Do you want to help build Sweden's industrial preparedness? Then apply for this position!

At Tillväxtverket (The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth), we work for competitive companies and sustainable development throughout Sweden. We provide knowledge, networks, and investment opportunities. This creates direct benefits for businesses and establishes the conditions for companies, municipalities, and regions to meet future challenges. Tillväxtverket is a national authority with a regional presence in nine locations.

The Unit for Industrial Development and Preparedness is responsible for building knowledge, developing, and participating in policy development for industrial policy at both the national and EU levels, as well as implementing measures to achieve the industrial policy goals in this area. The unit is also responsible for tasks within the mandate of being the preparedness authority for industry.

About the position

This position aims to strengthen Tillväxtverket's tasks within total defense and preparedness, with a particular focus on industry. You will help build, establish, and implement the unit's tasks as the preparedness authority for industry. You will work both independently and in teams with colleagues from various parts of the authority, as well as in networks and in close collaboration with other authorities, the business sector, and relevant organizations.

The mandate to strengthen the industry's ability to handle crises and war involves monitoring, analyzing, and contributing to enhancing the industry's operational capacity during such events. You will contribute to regular reporting and external communication, develop forms of collaboration regarding vital societal functions and supply preparedness, and design and establish processes, routines, exercises, etc.

The role includes outward-facing work, such as representing the authority in various contexts, organizing events, and actively spreading knowledge that strengthens the development, competitiveness, and preparedness of industry in Sweden.

Since the mandate is still in a setup phase, there are significant opportunities to influence how the work is carried out.

The position is security-classified and requires Swedish citizenship. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

Your place of work is: Gothenburg, Luleå, Stockholm, Malmö, Örebro, or Östersund.

Travel is included in the position.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university or college education equivalent to at least three years of study
• Several years of work experience from business, industry, or business development in industry organizations or similar
• Experience working independently and with a development-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in analyzing and drawing conclusions in work contexts and adapting them to the implementation of tasks
• Ability to familiarize yourself with different regulations to carry out assignments
• Competence in handling digital tools and working in digital environments
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English

The following are meritorious:

• Work experience within total defense and preparedness tasks, such as risk and vulnerability analyses, continuity planning, etc.
• Work requiring an understanding of industrial issues and industry actors
• Knowledge of business-promoting organizations
• Work experience from politically governed organizations
• Experience with project management and/or project development
• Experience in planning, implementing, reporting, and following up on assignments and measures
• Experience in communication work and leading workshops

As a person, we are looking for you who are analytical and communicative. You understand that the best results are achieved through close collaboration with others. You are service-oriented and understand the value of involvement in both internal and external contexts. You have a desire to contribute and share experiences and knowledge, and can explain and present analyses and proposals in a simple manner. You are results-oriented and can independently structure and plan your work.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

We expect you to live up to our employee and manager policy (https://tillvaxtverket.se/tillvaxtverket/omtillvaxtverket/jobbahososs/fordelarmedattjobbahososs/medarbetarochchefspolicy.600.html), which expresses the expectations we have for all employees.

We assume that you share our value system, the Swedish public sector values (https://www.statskontoret.se/fokusomraden/god-forvaltningskultur-och-antikorruption/den-statliga-vardegrunden/). This unites all public sector employees, regardless of activity and profession. The values aim to create an administration that is efficient, legally secure, and free from corruption and abuse of power.

Employment type and application deadline

The employment is permanent. We apply a 6-month probation period.

The last day for applications is June 15, 2026

More information and contact

For more information about the duties, please contact Ulf Savbäck, tel 08-681 65 38. Questions about the recruitment process are answered by HR Partner Sara Påhlsson, [email protected], tel 08-681 64 92.

Union representatives

ST: Contact person Robert Berggren, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Saco: Contact person Susanna Lindbom, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Both can be reached by phone via the switchboard number 08-681 91 00.

We work based on competence, and the recruitment process will include selection questions, possible tests, interviews, and reference checks.

If you have protected personal data, please contact the HR partner in this recruitment.

We are centrally located in modern premises where you choose your workplace daily based on your tasks. Tillväxtverket strives for a working method where digital and technical solutions facilitate daily work. Read more about the benefits of working with us (https://tillvaxtverket.se/tillvaxtverket/omtillvaxtverket/jobbahososs/fordelarmedattjobbahososs.960.html).

Tillväxtverket wants to capitalize on the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the operations. We strive for a work environment where every employee is given the opportunity to combine professional and private life for balance in life.

Welcome with your application to create your and Sweden's future!

In this recruitment, Tillväxtverket has already taken a stance on desirable recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly but firmly decline calls from advertising agencies or salespeople.