Vacant job

One of the Army Staff's focus areas is building the new army. An army that focuses on the army's capabilities in the field and, in this regard, builds new as well as restructures existing units. Concurrently, the Army Staff commands units both nationally and internationally. The Army Staff develops and production-manages combat units comprising the army, as well as subordinate organizational units consisting of units and schools.

Combined with the continued establishment of the Army Staff as a cohesive and unifying force, this means the tasks are highly varied, developmental, and dynamic. We are all solution-focused and take our duties and responsibilities with great commitment, where everything for the army is our driving force.

The Army – when and where it matters!

Do you want to be the manager of a team of high-performing case handlers in various roles? Do you want to work with equipment maintenance in the "heart of" the Swedish Armed Forces' largest branch, the Army? Are you a problem-solver, task-focused, and communicative person who thrives on taking personal responsibility? We welcome your application!

About the Unit

The Army Staff is an independent organizational unit within the Swedish Armed Forces, including the Technical and Maintenance Office Land (TVK Mark). TVK Mark is responsible for equipment maintenance, equipment utilization, and equipment maintenance economics within the army, as well as ensuring that equipment is maintained in accordance with system objectives.

From January 2026, TVK Mark will consist of several system sections with responsibilities for Air Defense, Man-Portable Weapons, Field Work Equipment, Indirect Fire, CBRN, Wheeled Vehicles, and Combat Vehicles, as well as a Coordination Section. The Coordination Section provides command and functional support for TVK Mark.

The Position

The position of Section Chief involves planning, coordinating, supporting, and leading our case handlers within technical services. The role may involve close collaboration with Army units, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Personnel responsibility for employees within the section. (Employee interviews, work environment, follow-up, recruitment, development, etc.)
• Lead the section's work in supporting the system sections in matters concerning technical services, coordination, planning, and follow-up.
• Work takes place close to your section, providing good conditions for an present and developmental leadership style.

The position involves both complex and routine tasks, offering you the opportunity to grow into the role together with us. We value mutual trust, and you will have significant autonomy and personal responsibility to drive cases toward established goals.

Qualifications

• University education or other experience deemed relevant by the employer.
• Documented experience as a manager or in a leading position with personnel and operational responsibility.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Good knowledge of the Office package.
• Class B driver's license.

Merits

• Experience from working in the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience from working with the PRIO system.
• Leadership or management training.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who communicates and collaborates easily with others, as the work involves multiple contact areas. You are responsible, work with a coaching leadership style, and are confident in your leadership. You have good skills in administrative work, structuring and organizing, as well as strong analytical abilities combined with good security awareness.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal attributes.

Other Information

Category: Civilian

Employment Type: Permanent employment, starting with a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Employment Level: Full-time

Work Location: Skövde

Start Date: By agreement

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Major Markus Bjärnetoft, Head of TVK MARK SAMO, reachable via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard at 0171-15 70 00

Union Representatives:

SACO – mailto:[email protected]

SEKO – Lola Ahlgren

OFR/O – Tobias Brandt

OFR/S – Claus Dehlin

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard: 0171-15 70 00

Last Day for Applications

Please submit your application by 2026-08-16. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the backdrop of a deteriorating international situation and a new defense policy orientation focusing on national defense. Leading a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control relationships, and increase the conditions for mission tactics through the decentralization of mandates and responsibilities.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value system 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 balance between work and private life.

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security check with register control will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. 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 hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Call from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.