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The Swedish Armed Forces play a central role in the development and strengthening of Sweden's cyber defense. The development of the Armed Forces' cyber defense is part of the overarching work to strengthen the total defense and the Armed Forces' operational capability. The Armed Forces' systems are subjected to stress from foreign actors on a daily basis.

Do you want to safeguard Sweden and our right to live as we choose in a digitalized world? Do you want to be part of the Armed Forces' Cyber Defense Command (CFL) and contribute to our development in safeguarding our right to live as we choose? In connection with CFL's growth, we are now looking for a Senior Recruiter.

Main Responsibilities

As a recruiter, you will support the operations and hiring managers with all parts of the recruitment process. This involves creating job profiles, writing job ads, publishing them, and supporting the selection process and interviews. There is great variation in the recruitment assignments, and you will support both military and civilian recruitment.

In the role of recruiter, you will also, together with your colleagues, work on developing systems, routines, and processes within recruitment. The position also involves some administrative tasks.

In addition to recruitment, you will work with a team to develop the Cyber Defense's employer branding to reach our future employees. This involves creating and implementing a strategy where activities, events, fairs, and communication support attracting future employees to us.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience working independently throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Experience with employer branding.
• Academic education in HR/recruitment or other education/experience that the employer deems relevant.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish and English.

Merits

• Experience recruiting for security-classified positions.
• Experience recruiting within the public sector.
• Experience recruiting within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience in IT recruitment.

Personal Qualities

You are confident in recruitment contexts, as well as communicative and empathetic, as you will meet people with different experiences and perspectives in your work. Furthermore, you are self-reliant, development-oriented, and service-minded. We are looking for someone who gains energy from leading development in recruitment and employer branding, handling multiple contacts and processes simultaneously, and enjoys immersing themselves in new contexts, situations, and industries.

You have an easy time building relationships and trust. The work requires that you have high integrity and the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

• Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probation period for those not already employed by the agency.
• Work hours: Full-time
• Work location: Stockholm (Civil position)
• Travel within and outside Sweden will occur in the position.
• Start date: As agreed

Information about the position

Any questions should be sent to [email protected]

Information about the recruitment process

Any questions should be sent to [email protected]

Application

We welcome your application by July 31st. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Email your application to [email protected], reference 8521 in the subject line.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit

The Chief of Defence (ÖB) and the Director General (GD) are located at the Headquarters (HKV), which currently has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. The Headquarters consists of the command staff, production management, operational management, and military intelligence and security service. The command staff includes, among others, the Director of Finance, the Director of Personnel, the Director of Communications, and the Chief Legal Counsel.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer with an open organization where we support each other. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with register check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized in wartime. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal 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.

Interviews from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.