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Unit for Circular Economy, Chemicals and Radiation, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

Do you have an interest in and experience with agency governance and budget issues, and do you want to contribute to the development and implementation of the government's policy on circular economy, environmental research, or radiation safety? We are now looking for a case officer for work on agency governance, right in the center of the action.

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

The Unit for Circular Economy, Chemicals and Radiation is responsible for issues regarding circular economy, chemicals and waste, as well as radiation safety and environmental research. The unit is divided into two groups and consists of approximately 25 employees. Agency governance is one of the Government Offices' most important tasks. The unit is responsible for, among other things, the governance of the Swedish Chemicals Agency, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, and FORMAS. We are looking for you who have a broad interest in the unit's substantive issues within circular economy, environmental research, and radiation safety. You will have the opportunity to develop within governance and budget issues, such as fees and appropriations. The work also includes tasks related to legislative work.

You will have many internal and external contacts within the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, within the Government Offices, and with various agencies. As a case officer, you will primarily work with agency governance, the state budget, and fees. Other issues within the unit's area of responsibility may also become relevant. The work involves preparing government cases and producing background material for the political leadership. It may also involve preparing instructions for Sweden's line of action, and as needed, participating in meetings and representing Sweden in national, EU, and international contexts. Travel may occur.

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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 professional experience from an agency or another politically directed organization.
• Good skills in oral and written presentation, both in Swedish and English.

Merits:

• Knowledge of budget work in the Government Offices.
• Current experience of budget work, for example fees.
• Work experience at the Government Offices.
• Current experience of work related to appropriations within the unit's areas of responsibility.
• Experience of legislative work.
• Knowledge of agency governance.
• Knowledge of economic steering instruments.
• Knowledge within the climate and environment sector, energy, or radiation safety.

Your personal attributes

The Government Offices' employee criteria are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view 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, you must also be self-reliant, flexible, and structured in your work approach. You have good collaboration skills, are loyal, quality-conscious, and possess linguistic analytical ability.

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal attributes.

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 advertisement concerns one or two positions. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible. The position is classified for security clearance, and a security investigation with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact group manager Maria Wallin or group manager Ida Edwertz. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Albin Törnblad for questions regarding the recruitment process. Union contacts 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.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than July 3, 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' mission 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 gender 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.