Vacant job

Do you want to lead and develop the Registry Office's diarization at the Government Offices and contribute to the secure handling of public documents? Here you will combine operational leadership with strategic development of working methods, digital support, and governance – in an environment with high demands for quality, security, and service.

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

The role of Section Manager for the UD Registrar involves planning, following up, coordinating, and representing the operations. You are responsible for the daily operations of the unit, leading and driving development within the section's area of activity. The role as Section Manager includes personnel responsibility (approx. 12 employees), which includes holding planning, follow-up, and salary interviews, as well as creating development plans for the employees. The role also entails budget responsibility and continuously monitoring the economic outcome against the section's budget.

The section is located within the RK Information Management unit and is responsible for the Registrar operations for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. This includes, among other things, ensuring correct diarization and archiving according to current regulations and providing the ministry with support, advice, and training in matters concerning document management and information management. The section also actively works to develop and improve working methods to meet the Government Offices' need for efficient and secure information management. As Section Manager, you play a key role in driving this work forward in close collaboration with others in the unit and the agency.

Read more about our operations at http://www.regeringen.se/ (http://www.regeringen.se/)

Your background

We are looking for you who have a university degree in archival science and experience as a manager with direct personnel responsibility for archive and registrar operations in the public sector. You have experience working with protected information and possess very good knowledge of the legislation governing public documents, openness, and confidentiality. The role also requires experience in change management, as well as good knowledge and practical experience in handling protected information in complex organizations.

It is meritorious if you have experience working within the Government Offices and good knowledge of the Government Offices' organization, working methods, and decision-making processes.

Your attributes

As a manager at the Government Offices, you have a holistic view, communicate overarching goals, involve others early, and promote collaboration for unified leadership. You drive the development of operations and working environment, lead change with courage, and encourage learning and initiatives for development, while simultaneously developing your own competence and leadership. You focus on results by prioritizing and making decisions, show trust in employees' competence by supporting and coaching, and handle problems in a timely manner. In this role, we particularly value that you are receptive and that your collaboration skills are strong. You build trusting relationships, collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries, and handle differences and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Read more at: https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/)

Other

Permanent employment (with a six-month initial probationary period) and a time-limited appointment as manager. Start date by agreement. The position is classified for security, and a security check with register control will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Unit Manager Jenny Savonen. You are also welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Siri Hågefalk. Union representatives are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Jan Wahlström for ST. You can reach all of them via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We are happy to receive calls from you who are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than August 10, 2026.

The application form includes selection questions related to mandatory requirements and merits. You provide short, verifiable information (e.g., degree, employer, and time period). It takes approximately 5–10 minutes and facilitates an efficient and secure selection process according to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

About the Government Offices

The Government Offices' mission is to support the Government in its work to steer Sweden and realize its politics. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Administration Division is responsible for agency-wide issues such as change and renewal work, economy, employer issues, competence supply, communication, security, IT, library, archives and registrar, as well as for the common service in the Government Offices.