Vacant job

As Head of Communications, you lead the Communications Service at the Army Land Warfare Centre (ALWC) based on established plans and objectives – and support the unit command and garrison in internal and external communication. We need you to create the right conditions for the Army and the Swedish Armed Forces as a whole, together with engaged colleagues.

ALWC trains professional officers, trains the Army's combat units, and develops equipment, methods, tactics, and publications – thereby creating the conditions for the Army to solve its tasks in the best possible way, both nationally and internationally. ALWC also performs tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces, such as the development and procurement of soldier-carried equipment, small arms, and support weapons.

Main Responsibilities

As Head of Communications, you will plan, lead, develop, and follow up on the Communications Service at ALWC, both internally and externally, and support the Communications Sections of the Defence Staff and the Army Staff.

Based on the Swedish Armed Forces' military strategic communication goals, you will develop plans, messages, and objectives that guide how and in which channels ALWC's various activities are communicated.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the garrison, the Army, and other branches of the armed forces.

You will be responsible for the communication before and during the Army's major exercises where ALWC has the main responsibility for planning and implementation – regardless of whether the exercises are conducted in Sweden or abroad.

In your role as Head of Communications, you are the unit's contact person and will handle inquiries from the media, the public, and other authorities. You will plan, coordinate, and carry out press activities and prepare spokespeople.

You have personnel responsibility and are part of the ALWC management group.

Qualifications

• University degree in communication
• Experience in strategic and operational communication work
• Knowledge and experience of working with social media as a communication channel.
• Experience from working in government or municipal authorities
• Very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and good ability in oral and written English
• Category B driver's license (manual)

Personal Qualities

Since the work involves a broad range of tasks, you need to enjoy variety within the communication field. We would like you to be stress-resistant and solution-oriented, with the ability to change pace to handle periods of high workload efficiently.

The operations of the Communications Department entail great variation in the daily service, where your ability to adapt and openness to the tasks is necessary. You need to have a good ability to develop and maintain good contacts and constructive cooperation regarding media relations. You should be structured with good planning and analytical skills.

We also see that you can solve tasks in a structured and independent manner with a holistic focus in all time perspectives. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

BENEFICIAL

• Knowledge and experience from working with moving media.
• Experience from working in the Swedish Armed Forces, which the employer considers beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience in graphic design.

Other

Employment: Permanent, 6 months probationary period may apply.

Employment level: Full-time

Position: Civil

Workplace: Skövde

Start date: 2027-01-01 or by agreement

Business travel: Occurs nationally and internationally.

Information about the position

Chief of Staff Jan-Åke Andersson 070-673 50 11

Information about the recruitment process

HR Generalist Victoria Jungert 070-265 54 69

Trade Union Representatives

Reachable via switchboard 010-82 65 00

Officersförbundet Freddy Wozny

Försvarsförbundet Britt Dahlman

Seko Försvar Crister Florin

Application

Send your application by 2026-06-22. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Army Land Warfare Centre (ALWC) is an Army-wide school for the development, education, and training of the Army's combat units. ALWC trains officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities.

In close collaboration with the Army Staff and other units, ALWC develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and equipment. Within the framework of the Swedish Armed Forces' growth, ALWC plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the Army.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us involves placement in a security class.

Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.

The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Every permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, provided you are not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.