Vacant job

The Naval Staff is seeking a communicator to support and develop internal and external communication for both the Navy and the Naval Staff.

About the position

In the role of communicator, you provide support in communication matters as part of the military staff and contribute to the communication of both the Naval Staff and the Navy. Currently, the Navy has eight units and schools functionally led by the Naval Staff. You will be part of the Naval Staff's communications section, which consists of a communications chief, two communicators, and a reserve officer. Organizationally, the section belongs to the M9 cooperation department. You report to the Navy's Communications Chief. As a communicator at the Naval Staff, you work close to the core operations, which means you also become part of the staff.

Main responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, implementation, and follow-up of communication efforts as part of the Naval Staff's daily work
• Independently collect, process, and produce information in text and image; for internal and external use (e.g., talking points, web texts, social media posts)
• Support Navy managers and employees within the communication field
• Support the Swedish Armed Forces' central communication

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• University education in communication or documented knowledge and experience that the employer deems equivalent
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish
• Good knowledge of English – both in speech and writing

Personal qualities

To fit in with us, you need to understand the Swedish Armed Forces' mission and the foundation of our operations – in peace, security political crisis, and war. You must also be prepared to take significant personal responsibility. You are goal-oriented and reliable. You have an unpretentious attitude towards your colleagues and your tasks. Furthermore, you can think critically and quickly arrive at effective solutions, often under time pressure. You are willing to work in the environments where we operate; for example, during exercises, national and international missions, etc. As a staff member, you are also willing to solve tasks outside your professional area. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within the Swedish Armed Forces
• Experience working within a government agency
• Skills in photography, both still and moving images
• Valid B driver's license (manual transmission)

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Swedish Armed Forces' democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Work location: Muskö.

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

Salary: Individual salary setting according to collective agreement.

Start date: By agreement.

Position level: Civil.

Tests may occur during the recruitment process.

Travel and exercises are part of the job.

Information about the position

Contact Melina Westerberg

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Jenny Winberg

Trade union representatives

OFRO Fredrik Lamberg

OFRS Björn Engren

SEKO Lenny Johansson

SACO Åsa Zackrisson

All persons above can be reached at phone 08-788 7500

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-07-13. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be received 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 political direction 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 decentralization of mandates and responsibilities. Within the framework of this work, the Swedish Armed Forces have organized a Naval Staff for the command of the Naval units. The Naval Staff is established in Muskö in Haninge Municipality. The Swedish Armed Forces have 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, and a good balance between work and private life. An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted before 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 personal 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. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.