Vacant job

At the Älvsborg Amphibian Regiment, located in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets the sea, serving as a vital link between the Army and the Naval Forces.

As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibilities, we are growing and have a need for more competent officers to continue developing the unit in its important mission: to defend Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and to protect our waterways leading to Scandinavia's largest port, thereby safeguarding Sweden's strategic imports.

Are you interested in personnel services and want to work actively with workforce planning? Do you also want to help build growth at Amf 4? We are now looking for a Recruitment Officer!

The G1 section's main tasks are to be responsible for, drive, and support the regiment forward through strategic and operational HR issues regarding organization, leadership and employee engagement, as well as personnel and competence supply. This involves attracting, developing, and engaging our employees.

Main Responsibilities

You will work broadly with personnel services, but your main area will be attraction to the Swedish Armed Forces (SAF). You will primarily be responsible for Amf 4's workforce planning through advanced education. The main areas you are responsible for may change over time and be adapted based on your competence profile.

You will, among other things:

• Coordinate schools and advanced education
• Participate in or lead processes for selection and recruitment for basic officer education as well as advanced education
• Be the contact person for, administer, and follow up on the regiment's students at SAF schools
• Participate in the regiment's workforce planning
• Participate in the planning process for upcoming operational orders from a personnel perspective
• Provide consultative support to commanders
• Participate in work related to instructor reinforcements and staffing assignments

Qualifications

• Professional officer, minimum rank OR 6/7 or OF 1/2
• Category B driver's license
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing

Meritorious Qualifications

• Education in and/or experience with personnel services
• Good ability to work in the PRIO system
• Experience with mobilization planning in the Swedish Armed Forces
• SAF training in "legal services" or equivalent knowledge

Personal Attributes

In your role as a Recruitment Officer, you will be part of our work with our most important resource: personnel. You are the regiment's primary representative and contact person for cadets and other students at SAF schools. This places high demands on social competence, integrity, and precision in your work. You are meticulous and unpretentious, which also means you are a good team player. You have the ability to express your opinions and are clear and communicative. You are flexible and can handle temporary peaks in workload without becoming stressed. Personal attributes will be given great weight during the selection process.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing code of conduct.

The Swedish Armed Forces' code of conduct safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more about our code of conduct on our website).

Other Information

Employment Type: Full-time (100%) according to the Officers Ordinance, with a probationary period of 6 months.

Work Location: Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg.

Travel and evening/weekend duty may occur.

Start Date: According to agreement.

Information about the recruitment process

Recruitment Coordinator G1, Claudia Kremer

Email: [email protected]

We warmly welcome your application, including CV and cover letter, explaining why you are the right fit for the Recruitment Officer position with us at G1, Amf 4. Application deadline: 2026-08-31.

Applications for this position are only accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

At the Älvsborg Amphibian Regiment, in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets the sea, serving as a vital link between the Army and the Naval Forces. As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibilities, we are growing and have a need for more competent officers, soldiers, and civilian employees to continue developing the unit in its important mission: to defend Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and to protect our waterways leading to Scandinavia's largest port, thereby safeguarding Sweden's strategic imports.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong code of conduct based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good work-life balance.

An employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized for war service. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.