Vacant job

Do you want a central role at the heart of our operations? We are looking for a versatile and driven Planning Administrator who wants to work with a variety of tasks ranging from decision support and economics to system administration and case management within the unit's leadership.

About the role

As a Planning Administrator with us, you will serve as a qualified operational support. You are a key person who ensures that administrative processes run efficiently, that decisions are well-founded, and that our systems and registers are up to date. The role requires you to handle many different areas of responsibility with high integrity and precision.

Main responsibilities

• Operational support: Provide proactive administrative support to the unit management and employees to facilitate daily operations.
• Meeting and decision support: Be responsible for planning, preparations, and minutes taking at meetings, as well as producing and quality-assuring materials for decisions.
• Case management and Diarium: Manage the unit's information flow, including the registration, distribution, and archiving of public documents in accordance with the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.
• Personnel and economic administration: Prepare and quality-assure materials, reports, personnel and economic statements, or similar.
• System administration: Be responsible for local administration and updating data in the Swedish Armed Forces' support systems, logistics reporting support at the unit level.

We are looking for someone who has:

Qualifications:

• Upper secondary education with a focus on economics, administration, or social studies
• Documented experience working with accounting materials and administrative flows
• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Good spoken and written skills in both Swedish and English
• Category B driver's license (manual transmission)

Merits

• Relevant post-secondary education in public administration, economics, or political science
• Experience working with diaries and case management systems
• Very good Excel skills for compiling and analyzing data
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces and understanding of military structure.
• Experience in planning and coordination work within public operations.

Personal qualities:

We are looking for an analytical administrator driven by delivering correct materials on time. You have a logistical mindset and are accustomed to handling large amounts of information without compromising on details. The role requires you to be self-reliant, proactive, and have a high level of security awareness in your handling of personal and economic data. You are structured, can prioritize, and enjoy ensuring that things get done. You are easy to collaborate with and enjoy supporting others' work.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Other:

• Employment category: Civilian
• Form of service: Permanent employment
• Service degree: Full time
• Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
• Work location: Skövde
• Travel: Occurs nationally and internationally.

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-09. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Contact for questions regarding the position:

Mj Björn Lahger, Acting Chief Training Unit. Email: [email protected] tel: 0730-66 75 41

Information about the recruitment process

HR Emma Eklund Email: [email protected] tel: 0703-29 35 57

Union representatives

• OFR/O Freddy Wozny 0500-465 000
• Swedish Defence Union Britt Dahlman 0500-465 000
• SEKO Crister Florin 0500-465 000

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 Army Combat School is an army-common school for the development, education, and training of the army's combat units. The Army Combat School educates officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises, and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities. In close cooperation with the Army Staff and other units, the Army Combat School develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and materiel. Within the framework of the Swedish Armed Forces' growth, the Army Combat School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army. 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, and a good balance between work and private life. The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening 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. Each permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, provided you are not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. 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. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.