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As Head of Communications, you lead the Communications Service at the Army Combat School (MSS) based on established plans and objectives – and support the unit command and garrison in internal and external communications. We need you to work together with dedicated colleagues to create the right conditions for the Army and the Swedish Armed Forces as a whole.

The Army Combat School (MSS) 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.

MSS 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 MSS both internally and externally, as well as support the Defense Staff and the Army Staff's communications departments. Based on the Swedish Armed Forces' military strategic communication goals, you will develop plans, messages, and objectives that direct how and through which channels MSS's various operations are communicated.

You will have close cooperation with colleagues in the garrison, the Army, and other branches of the armed forces.

You will be responsible for the communications before and during the Army's major exercises where MSS 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 media, the public, and other authorities. You will plan, coordinate, and conduct press activities and prepare spokespeople.

You have personnel responsibility and are part of the MSS leadership group.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications or work experience that the employer considers equivalent
• Experience in strategic and operational communication work
• Knowledge and experience of working with social media as a communication channel.
• Experience from work in state or municipal authorities
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and good ability in speech and writing in 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 communications 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 activities of the Communications Department involve great variation in the daily service, where your ability to adapt and openness to the task is necessary. You need to have a good ability to develop and maintain good contacts and constructive cooperation regarding media relations. As a person, 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.

Merits

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

Other

Employment type: Permanent, 6 months, probationary employment may be applied.

Employment level: Full-time

Position: Civilian

Work location: Skövde

Business travel: Occurs nationally and internationally.

Date of commencement: 2027-01-01 or by agreement

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

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-06-22. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you explain 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 Combat School is an Army-common school for the development, education, and training of the Army's combat units. The Army Combat School trains officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities. In close cooperation with the Army Staff and other units, the Army Combat School develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and equipment. Within the framework of the entire Swedish Armed Forces' growth, the Army Combat School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the Army.

In the Swedish 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 conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, 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. An employment with us implies placement in a security class.

Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register control 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. Each 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.