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Unit for Industrial Competitiveness, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

Do you want to work on issues concerning the conditions and competitiveness of the basic industry, and do you have experience working with EU affairs? Then we can offer you a varied role together with knowledgeable colleagues, right in the center of the action.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The Unit for Industrial Competitiveness is responsible for issues concerning the competitiveness, development, and resilience of industries, including but not limited to the mining and mineral industry, the basic industry, the manufacturing industry, the industry-related service sector, life sciences, as well as hospitality and tourism. The Unit is also responsible for issues regarding geological surveys, mineral extraction, and prospecting, as well as the oversight of the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU). The Unit handles legal assessments of permit applications under the Continental Shelf Act and the Mineral Act.

The Unit is now seeking you who want to work on issues concerning the conditions and competitiveness of the basic industry. The position focuses particularly on the regulatory frameworks and prerequisites at the Swedish and European levels that set the conditions for the basic industry's competitiveness, climate transition, and resilience. EU negotiations will be a central part of the role.

Your main area of responsibility will be to prepare background materials and instructions for meetings in the EU and other international forums, as well as to work on the Swedish implementation of negotiated EU legislation. The role includes contributing to preparations in other ministries' policy areas, having dialogue with public actors, business, and academia. The position may involve travel, primarily to Brussels, as well as international contacts and negotiations.

Quick decision-making and high-tempo work are often required. You should therefore be prepared to work in conditions where you must be ready for the unexpected. The work is characterized by close dialogue and collaboration with colleagues in the unit and in other units within the Government Offices, the ministry's management, and the agencies under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise.

Read more about our operations at http://www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Your background

To be considered for this role, you must meet all mandatory requirements and preferably also the merit-based criteria.

Requirements:

• Relevant academic degree.
• Relevant and current experience working with policy development in industrial, climate, or environmental issues.
• Relevant and current experience working with EU affairs within the unit's area of responsibility.
• Relevant experience working at the Government Offices or a relevant agency.
• Knowledge of EU processes gained through work experience.
• Knowledge of the business sector's prerequisites gained through work experience.
• Good skills in oral and written presentation, in both Swedish and English.

Merits:

• Academic degree in law.
• Experience with the implementation of EU legislation.
• Knowledge of the basic industry's prerequisites and conditions.
• Knowledge of the state budget process.

Your personal qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic view, development, and results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic perspective and collaborate for the benefit of the operations. You are expected to contribute your perspective and competence and be 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.

For this position, flexibility and good teamwork skills are required. You are also accustomed to independently driving and planning your work.

Great importance will be attached to your personal qualities.

Read more at https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/)

Other information

The employment begins with a six-month probationary period. Earliest possible start date.

A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Group Manager Sofia Nyman at 072–4548648. You are also welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Albin Törnblad for questions regarding the recruitment process. Union contact persons are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Ivian Paulino Lorenzo for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We are happy to receive calls from you who are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

You are welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than July 1, 2026.

In connection with your application, you will be asked to answer a number of selection questions. We ask you to take your time to answer these carefully, as they form the basis for our continued selection.

The Government Offices' mandate is to support the Government in its work to steer Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we work actively to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Climate and Enterprise is responsible for issues concerning climate, environment, energy, business, and innovation.