Vacant job

The Southern Military Region is recruiting a Recruitment Officer for the Life Grenadier Regiment in Östergötland (LVG) in a civilian position based in Linköping/Malmen. The Swedish Armed Forces exist to defend Sweden, our allies, and our freedom to live as we choose. Do you want to be part of the journey towards a safer future? Now is the opportunity to work in a growing organization and become part of something bigger.

About the Unit

The Southern Military Region (MR S) is one of four military regions, representing a permanent military-geographical division of Sweden's territory. The Military Region is responsible for territorial command and coordination of missions and operations, total defense planning, defense planning, intelligence and security services, as well as support to society. The responsibility also includes production and mission command of MR S's five Military Region Groups with their associated home guard battalions.

About the Life Grenadier Regiment (LVG)

LVG is a Military Region Group, a wartime unit, and part of MR S's command capability. The unit is located at Malmen, and its primary task is to train, develop, and lead the Home Guard in Östergötland. The Home Guard is tasked with operating across the entire spectrum of conflict - from supporting society during severe stress in peacetime to armed combat in war. The Home Guard is part of the Swedish Armed Forces' operational organization. Home guard units have the main tasks of protecting, guarding, surface surveillance, and supporting society during crises. LVG also has the task of supporting the activities of the voluntary defense organizations in the county.

Main Responsibilities

In the role of Recruitment Officer, you will support LVG's recruitment coordinator in their daily work. As a Recruitment Officer, you will work with recruitment for two home guard battalions, including a military band. This includes processing applications and following up on recruitment efforts in the support system "My Swedish Armed Forces". In addition to administrative support, the role involves other types of work such as participating in events, providing support at information and recruitment meetings, working with statistics, and reporting on both recruitment and separations. Contribute to solving other recurring tasks within the Life Grenadier Regiment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Approved upper secondary education
• Relevant experience in recruitment administration or other relevant experience deemed suitable by the employer
• Very good ability to communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Good computer skills and good knowledge of MS Office
• Category B driver's license

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is stimulated by challenges, has a high work capacity, and enjoys administrative work. You are communicative and outgoing, with the ability to work independently and take initiative. We value a positive and solution-oriented mindset, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and tasks. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Experience working with PRIO (SAP) and the recruitment tool "My Swedish Armed Forces"
• Degree from post-secondary education deemed relevant by the employer
• Good knowledge of the Home Guard and voluntary defense organizations
• Completed military service
• Experience working with training and/or interviews

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment Type: Civil permanent employment. A 6-month probationary period applies to those not currently employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time. Evening and weekend duty may occur. Travel within Sweden with overnight stays may occur.

Work Location: Linköping/Malmen.

Start Date: By agreement.

Salary: 29,000 – 32,000 SEK/month depending on education, competence, and experience. Individual salary setting applies.

Information about the position

Contact Göran Andersson.

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Annie Egede Uppström.

Union Representatives

OFR: Krister Forsberg.
OFR/S: Senadin Sela.
SEKO: Sven-Erik Borg.
SACO: Maria Iglesias.

All can be reached via the Swedish Armed Forces switchboard at 010-826 80 00.

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-08-03. Your application should include a CV, answers to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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 Southern Military Region (MR S) is a wartime unit and an organizational unit where the Commander and Staff are located in Revingehed. The organization consists of the Commander with staff, five military region groups for training and support of the home guard, and approx. 7,000 home guard soldiers organized in eleven battalions and a number of independent units. C MR S with regional staff leads subordinate units, cooperates with regional and local actors, leads security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical commanders who solve tasks within the region.

The Southern Military Region's organization and area of operation cover the counties of Östergötland, Jönköping, Kalmar, Kronoberg, Blekinge, and Skåne. Read more about the Southern Military Region https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/organisation/sodra-militarregionen (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/organisation/sodra-militarregionen).

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 with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check 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.

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