Vacant job

Markstridsskolan seeks Instructor (OF2) for the Tactics Department of the Education Unit

Markstridsskolan (MSS) role is to work together with other parts of the army to create the conditions for the school to solve its assigned tasks in the best possible way, both nationally and internationally. MSS also performs tasks for the entire Swedish Armed Forces, such as the development and procurement of soldier-carried equipment, small arms, and support weapons. Within this framework, Markstridsskolan educates the Armed Forces' future leaders using advanced training facilities and extensive knowledge.

About the Department

The Tactics Department is part of Markstridsskolan's education unit and conducts courses as internal or program-bound training for the army's officers, specialist officers, and reserve officers. The courses are aimed partly at officers who, in their progression, should be able to serve at a level ranging from company commander to staff officer in a brigade staff, and partly at specialist officers who should be able to serve as functional representatives, staff members, or education managers at the battalion level.

About the Position

Your main tasks will be to conduct training of officers and specialist officers at courses arranged by MSS, such as: Tactical Course Army (TaK A), Higher Specialist Officer Education (HSOU), and various professional and appointment courses (YKB) with the target group of officers and specialist officers in the army's maneuver units. You will prepare orders, exercise plans, and lesson materials for the training. You conduct training independently and with support from others. You participate in project groups within MSS aimed at contributing educational perspectives to development in various areas.

We see a service at MSS as a natural and obvious phase in every career officer's military career in the army. We are confident that a service at MSS will give you valuable knowledge about the latest and upcoming developments within the Army and the Armed Forces.

Qualifications:

• Officer OF2
• Specialization in Land Warfare
• Category B Driver's License

Meritorious

• Experience in the position of company commander in a maneuver company
• Experience in staff work and command methods at battalion and/or brigade level.

Personal Attributes

You have good leadership skills and a pronounced social ability that encourages creative discussions where mentoring is a natural part of developing and broadening the perspectives of the individual. You have an interest in developing your tactical understanding and the relationship between proven experience and new research. We place great emphasis on personal attributes.

Employment

• Form of Service: Permanent position
• Grade: Full-time
• Start: As soon as possible or by agreement
• Workplace: Skövde
• Travel: Occurs nationally and likely also internationally in the future.

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-10. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Information about the position can be provided by

Mj Björn Aaby-Ericsson, 0730-522 436

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Emma Eklund 070-329 35 57

Union representatives can be reached via switchboard 010-82 65 000

• OFR/O: Freddy Wozny
• OFR/S: Britt Dahlman
• SEKO: Crister Florin

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: Markstridsskolan is an army-common school for the development, education, and training of the army's combat units. Markstridsskolan 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, Markstridsskolan develops standard units, capabilities, methods, and materiel. Within the framework of the entire Armed Forces' growth, Markstridsskolan plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army. 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 programs, 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. An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening 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. Every 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.