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The Swedish Arts Council is a government agency. We work to distribute grants to arts and culture within literature, music, performing arts, and visual and applied arts, with the goal of ensuring that everyone can access high-quality art and culture. We also work to promote development within the cultural sector. Our grants can be applied for by organizations and groups, regional and municipal organizations, as well as organizations within amateur culture and civil society. We contribute to ensuring that various forms of art and culture reach the entire country and stimulate international cooperation.

The Swedish Arts Council's office, where approximately 100 employees work, is located in the Film House on Gärdet in Stockholm. Our premises are accessible, and we work in an activity-based office with the possibility of working partially remotely. As a workplace, the Swedish Arts Council is characterized by the strive for freedom from discrimination and equal opportunities for all. More information can be found on our website: http://www.kulturradet.se/ (http://www.kulturradet.se/)

The Swedish Arts Council

is looking for

Case Officer

to the Unit for Grants to Municipalities and Regions

The Unit is responsible for the agency's work with municipal grants. On the unit, we process and follow up on regional operational and development assignments.

The Unit is also responsible for regional cooperation, which includes the grants within the Cultural Cooperation Model. Within the framework of this work, the Unit represents the state in dialogue with the regions.

We often work in different teams within the unit, focusing on regional issues, culture for children and young people, as well as assignments directed towards the library sector. Currently, we are 11 employees.

We are now looking for a temporary case officer who wants to contribute to creating good conditions for the continued development of the cultural area, in cooperation with regions and municipalities.

Job Description

As a case officer, you will participate in the preparation and follow-up work of regional operational and development grants. In addition, you will participate in the ongoing work with the Cultural Cooperation Model and the follow-up of promotion and development measures linked to the assignment. Other tasks and development assignments may be added.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have

• knowledge of and experience with the Cultural Cooperation Model and the grants that the state distributes within the framework of regional work,
• experience in preparing and presenting different types of decision materials,
• good knowledge of the Office package and experience using various digital tools, and
• good knowledge of Swedish and English.

You have a relevant academic degree or equivalent knowledge that the Swedish Arts Council assesses as relevant for the position.

Merits

It is meritorious if you have

• good knowledge of one or more of the cultural areas of the Cultural Cooperation Model, especially literature, reading promotion, and the library sector,
• experience working with rights perspectives and/or accessibility issues,
• good knowledge of cultural policy and the cultural policy field.

Personal Qualities

We place great importance on your personal qualities and are looking for you who

• have good ability to participate in and contribute to the work with complex grant processes, as well as the ability to handle and compile large amounts of information.
• are careful and structured, result-oriented and goal-focused,
• have very good communicative skills both orally and in writing,
• have good ability to plan your work and meet deadlines,
• are strategic and have good judgment,
• are receptive and team-oriented, and
• are accustomed to working both independently and contributing in a team.

We assume that you are interested in the Swedish Arts Council's mission and to contribute to the agency meeting its goals.

About the Employment

The employment is a temporary position with a start date from September 1st or as agreed. The temporary position lasts until August 30, 2027.

Further Information

Information about the position is provided by Unit Manager Veronica Lamppa Lönnbro, by email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or phone 08-519 264 81.

Union Representatives

Ann Traber for Saco can be reached by email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and Annette Brelik Fuller for ST can be reached by email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

We welcome your application no later than July 27, 2026. Attach a CV and cover letter describing how your competence matches the requirement profile and what you can contribute. You apply via the Swedish Arts Council's website.