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The Left Party Västmanland is looking for a Political Secretary for an exciting position focused on parliamentary support, communication, and development work. We are looking for you who are interested in regional politics and want to play a key role in the party's organization. You will work on developing and spreading our politics together with regional councilors, other elected officials, and in close collaboration with the district board.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare political proposals, produce background materials, and follow up on decisions.
• Plan and participate in political meetings and study visits.
• Communicate our political proposals internally and externally.
• Support elected officials in the regional group in their tasks.
• Act as meeting secretary and write various types of texts.
• Work on the regional plan and budget.
• Be responsible for environmental scanning (monitoring the external environment).
• Book venues, plan, and conduct training sessions and meetings.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and creative.
• Is good at organizing and administering.
• Enjoys interacting with many people.
• Thrives in a group setting but can also work independently.
• Can quickly familiarize themselves with and assess various issues.
• Shares the Left Party's values and is/will become a member.
• Has good communication skills in both speech and writing.
• Can collaborate with civil servants and politicians from different parties.

Qualities and skills for success in the role:

The job places high demands on teamwork, planning, prioritization, and structure, as well as the ability to work result- and goal-oriented. Personal suitability is highly valued. A driver's license is desirable.

Merits:

• Experience working within the Left Party.
• Experience working in politically governed organizations.
• Relevant education in political science, economics, or journalism.
• Proficiency in the Office package, social media, and Teams.

About the position

The position is an appointment as a political secretary according to the Local Government Act, which gives you the right to leave your current job to take this position. Your formal employer is Region Västmanland, but the Left Party leads your work.

Scope: 75%

Start date: October 15, 2026, or as agreed.

Duration: Fixed-term employment until October 2030.

Working hours: Goal-oriented working hours. Evening and weekend work occurs.

Workplace: Regionhuset in Västerås.

Salary: According to Region Västmanland's regulations for political secretaries, with a salary cap of 60 percent of the regional councilor's remuneration at full-time work.

Application

For questions about the job, contact Regional Councilor Heidi-Maria Wallinder at 070-653 79 40 or [email protected].

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 2026-07-31.

Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so do not wait with your application!