Vacant job

135. Security Squadron operates within the military security service, with a primary focus on collecting security intelligence aimed at indicating and identifying suspected security threats to the Swedish Armed Forces' protected values.

We are currently looking for a civilian Unit Administrator for 135. Security Squadron.

Main Responsibilities

• Administer personnel
• Support the squadron staff with administrative tasks
• Prepare meetings and take minutes.

The role of Unit Administrator is new to us, offering you significant scope to participate in developing and refining the unit's administrative working methods.

Desirable Personal Attributes

We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for someone who is confident, has a strong sense of responsibility, and good initiative. Furthermore, you should have a high stress threshold and be accustomed to changing environments, as the operational tasks are highly dynamic.

We see you as someone who unites a group and contributes to the development of others in a non-hierarchical manner, where individual differences and competencies are strengthened to build a cohesive and effective whole.

As you will handle security-classified information and the work as a whole is subject to significant confidentiality, we are looking for someone with high personal maturity and strong integrity, who is not driven by a need for external validation.

In the role of Unit Administrator, we expect you to have a strong ability to provide good service, as well as being structured and flexible.

Requirements

• Category B driver's license
• Swedish citizenship
• No fur allergy, or mild allergy manageable with medication
• Good physical health
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to express yourself well in writing in Swedish and English

Qualifications that are an advantage

• Previous experience in administrative work within the Swedish Armed Forces
• Previous experience as a Unit Administrator or Executive Assistant
• Completed and approved basic military training

Other Information

• Employment type: Permanent
• Location: Kungsängen, The Life Guards
• During the recruitment process, you will be called for interviews, physical tests, and security clearance checks
• Employment start in autumn 2026; we apply the Swedish Armed Forces' rules regarding a 6-month probationary period
• Salary: We apply individual salary setting

For questions regarding the recruitment, please contact the unit at: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O Sven Lundberg

OFR/S Örjan Jansson

SACO Per Textorius

SEKO Lise-Lotte Larsson

All can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 40 00

Please submit your application by 2026-08-23.

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 Life Guards is one of the largest units in the Swedish Armed Forces, with origins dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international missions. We guard the royal palaces, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters are in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built 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 work-life balance.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. 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 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 cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.