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Group 1, Sector Competitiveness Unit, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

The Sector Competitiveness Unit is responsible for issues concerning the competitiveness, development, and resilience of various sectors, including manufacturing industry, industry-related services, strategic technologies, life sciences, mining and mineral industry, basic industry, as well as hospitality and tourism. The unit is also responsible for geological surveys, mineral extraction, and exploration, as well as the management of the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU).

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

The unit is now seeking a staff member responsible for issues regarding industrial competitiveness and investments in Sweden, as well as budget coordination within the unit. You will also contribute to several initiatives to develop and implement the government's policy in the unit's area of responsibility. This will involve national, EU-related, and regionally linked issues. Duties will include, for example, preparing government cases, providing background material for political leadership, and contributing expertise in the field.

The role often requires quick decision-making and working at a high pace. 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 other units within the Government Offices, the ministry's management, and the agencies under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. If necessary, you will also participate in meetings within EU and international bodies. Business travel may be required.

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

Your background

We are looking for you who have an academic degree in a relevant field. Furthermore, you have experience with, and a good understanding of, the state budget and the public budget process. You also have experience in case processing/investigative work within an agency or another politically governed organization, such as a region or municipality, as well as good knowledge of Swedish public administration.

In addition, you have very good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

We consider it meritorious if you have experience working in the Government Offices, experience with framework conditions, business development, and a good understanding of entrepreneurship. Knowledge and understanding of business competitiveness and conditions are also considered meritorious.

Your attributes

The Government Offices' staff criteria are holistic view, development, and results.

Everyone working in 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.

In addition, we would like you to be accustomed to independently driving and planning your work. We also look for good presentation skills, both spoken and written.

Great importance will be attached to personal qualities, where we value teamwork and flexibility highly.

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 position is a permanent employment with a six-month probationary period.

Start date by agreement.

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 Per Stagnell, who is the Unit Head, at 08-405 90 48. You are also welcome to contact HR Officer Hanna Grotander at 08-405 12 36. Union contact persons are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Ivian Paulino Lorenzo for ST. You can reach 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 advertising and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than July 15, 2026. Note that interviews will take place in mid-August.

The Government Offices' mandate is to support the government in its work to steer Sweden and realize its politics. 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.