Communications Chief Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8

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How do you communicate clearly, credibly, and in a trust-building manner in an operation that contributes to Sweden's security? Boden Artillery Regiment is now seeking a Communications Chief to lead this work and make a difference in one of society's most central missions. Here you will have the opportunity to be a key person in management and shape Boden Artillery Regiment's future in both a national and NATO context. Communications Department, G9 The Communications Department consists of you and one communications officer. The Communications Chief reports directly to the head of the implementation department, but also reports directly to the regiment commander. Main Responsibilities As Communications Chief, you are responsible for leading the communications service at Boden Artillery Regiment. This encompasses both internal and external communications. You work with communications from a broad perspective and provide qualified communication support to the commanders of the regiment. The role is supervisory with responsibility for coordinating, directing, and following up on communications work, but involves no personnel management responsibility. You make strategic assessments, analyze and propose communication needs, formulate messages, and plan, implement, and follow up on communication initiatives. Work tasks are carried out in all environments, both indoors and outdoors and under all weather conditions. Your responsibilities include: Providing strategic support in the communications area to commanders and employees Having overall responsibility for crisis, media, and marketing communications Participating in analysis, environmental monitoring, and evaluation work When needed, coordinating communications with other organizations and authorities Providing support in media matters, formulating messages, inviting media to press conferences Together with the communications officer, producing content for the regiment's internal and external channels Responsibility for the regiment's internal communications channels Responsibility for the regiment's official social media channels REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Academic degree in communications or equivalent competence/training as we assess it Experience in communications work, preferably in a larger organization Very good ability to handle texts and express yourself in writing in both Swedish and English Good knowledge of photography and image editing Class B driver's license Personal Qualities As Communications Chief at Boden Artillery Regiment, you are comfortable juggling multiple tasks. You thrive with switching between independent work and collaboration with others toward common goals. As a person, you are positive, have integrity, and work in a solution-oriented manner. Work pace can sometimes be high, so you need to be able to act efficiently and productively even under time pressure, have a structured work approach as well as good administrative ability. You are also not unfamiliar with supporting the communications officer in documenting regiment activities when needed. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. MERITORIOUS Experience leading processes Experience in communications work in the Armed Forces or other work in the Armed Forces that we consider meritorious Experience from crisis communications in a government agency or company Good knowledge of graphic design with Adobe software Good knowledge and documented experience in independently producing moving images Approved grades from military service, alternatively GMU or basic training OTHER INFORMATION Employment form: Permanent employment. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the agency. Employment level: Full-time Work location: Boden Start date: By agreement Work involves some domestic business travel and occasionally overnight stays. Working conditions usually involve a 40-hour work week, but sometimes occur at irregular times, such as during exercise conditions. To meet the Armed Forces' requirements for physical standards, physical training is included as part of your work tasks. Information about the Position Communications Chief Viktoria Välilä, [email protected], 072-317 46 70 Information about the Recruitment Process Recruitment Coordinator Lisa Bäckström, [email protected], 073-093 58 06 Trade Union Representatives Seko Försvar, Susanne Thunberg, 0921-34 80 00 Försvarsförbundet, Annelie Forshage, [email protected] Saco, Björn Astermo, 0921-34 80 00 Officersförbundet, Janne Almgren, 0921-34 80 00 Application Welcome to submit your application by August 16, 2026. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suited for this position. If you advance in the recruitment process, you should be prepared to submit work samples/samples with material from previous communications work, for example production. Applications for this position will only be received via the Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8, is the Armed Forces' center of excellence for indirect engagement. The regiment preserves and develops competencies, materiel, and methods for future capability to detect and hit targets at long distances and with high precision. A 8 has functional responsibility for CAS (Close Air Support) - directing air support against ground targets and for weather services within the Army in the Armed Forces. Combat in winter conditions is a special competency for the regiment in Boden. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, and both at home and around the world. Within the 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 opportunities for internal career mobility, health and wellness programs, and good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security vetting with a registry check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be assigned to war positions. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.How do you communicate clearly, credibly, and in a trust-building manner in an operation that contributes to Sweden's security? Boden Artillery Regiment is now seeking a Communications Chief to lead this work and make a difference in one of society's most central missions. Here you will have the opportunity to be a key person in management and shape Boden Artillery Regiment's future in both a national and NATO context. Communications Department, G9 The Communications Department consists of you and one communications officer. The Communications Chief reports directly to the head of the…

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29. 6. 2026

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24. 7. 2026

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