Vacant job

About the role

Do you want to work in an organization characterized by teamwork, growth, and a contribution to strengthening Sweden's defense capability? This position is an opportunity for you.

Bergslagens Artillery Regiment consists of four units: the regimental staff, the logistics unit (LogE), the garrison unit (GarnE), and the Bergslags Battalion. We are now looking for an engaged case handler for the Bergslags Battalion staff. The battalion staff consists of approximately 10 career officers tasked with creating prerequisites for the two training companies located at the battalion. The staff is divided into the following sections: personnel, execution, logistics, planning/exercise, and communications.

Main responsibilities

The position is new, and the need is significant. Your role as a case handler at the battalion staff is focused on follow-up, personnel services, and administration. You will be supervised by the battalion chief of staff and support the various sections.

Your duties include, among other things:

• Leading administrative follow-up regarding economy, personnel, and working environment.
• Responsible for preparing background materials, minutes, compilations, and reports.
• Acting as the battalion's representative in support systems (Vidar and PRIO).
• Serving as commandant during exercise activities, which involves planning and booking accommodation, meals, transport, etc.
• Participating in physical training, either independently or in groups.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Completed upper secondary education.
• Experience in providing administrative support or other employment considered equivalent by the employer.
• Very good computer skills, advanced level in Office.
• Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Category B driver's license.
• Swedish citizenship.

Merits

• Completed conscription or other service in the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' support systems PRIO and Vidar.
• Experience in administrative work within a government agency.

Personal qualities

To thrive in this role, we see that you:

• Put the team before yourself.
• Have the ability to plan, execute, and complete your work independently.
• Use a careful and structured approach to work.
• Can handle multiple tasks simultaneously thanks to your ability to organize and prioritize.
• Are positive, flexible, and unpretentious, allowing you to thrive in environments with new tasks.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Other information

• The position is civilian.
• The employment is a permanent full-time position, starting with a six-month probationary period for applicants not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Start date according to agreement.
• Individual salary setting applies.
• The workplace is in Kristinehamn.
• The work involves domestic business travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Working conditions are usually a 40-hour work week, but may occur at irregular times, e.g., during exercises.
• You will be war-placed in your position.

Application

The application must be written in Swedish and include:

• CV.
• Cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Incomplete applications will not be processed. We encourage you to include relevant certificates and transcripts.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Mj Richard Eriksson, Chief of Staff, Bergslags Battalion, tel 070-387 45 20

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Oscar Olsson, HR Specialist A 9, tel 072-575 03 96

Union representatives

• OFR/O: Niclas Sköld
• OFR/S: Britt Dahlman
• SEKO: Crister Florin
• SACO: Karin Gällmo

All can be reached via the switchboard at tel 010-825 10 00.

The application period runs through the summer. Selection and interviews will begin after the vacation period.

Last day for applications

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-16.

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 Government and the Riksdag have tasked the Swedish Armed Forces with strengthening Sweden's defense capability in a time of uncertain global developments. Bergslagens Artillery Regiment (A 9) is therefore being re-established in Kristinehamn. The regiment will contribute to increased geographical presence, training of conscripts, and the development of artillery capability in southern Sweden. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect people's lives, big and small, both at home and around the world.

In 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 balance between work and private life.

An employment involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to the Security Protection Act. Employment entails the obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad, the nature of which varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of certificates and transcripts must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.