Communications Chief, Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8

How do you communicate clearly, credibly, and build trust in an operation that contributes to Sweden's security? Now Boden Artillery Regiment is seeking a Communications Chief to lead this work and make a difference in one of society's most central missions. Here you 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 a communications officer. The Communications Chief reports directly to the head of the implementation department, but also reports directly to the regiment commander. Main Duties As Communications Chief, you are responsible for leading the communications service at Boden Artillery Regiment. This includes both internal and external communications. You work with communications from a broad perspective and provide qualified communications support to the commanders of the unit. The role is supervisory with responsibility for coordinating, directing, and following up on communications work, but does not include personnel management responsibility. You make strategic assessments, analyze and propose communications needs, formulate messages, and plan, implement, and follow up on communications initiatives. Work tasks are performed in all environments, both indoors and outdoors and in all weather conditions. Your work tasks include: Providing strategic support within communications to commanders and staff 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 on media matters, formulating messages, inviting media to press conferences Together with the communications officer, producing content for the regiment's internal and external channels Managing the regiment's internal communications channels Managing the regiment's official social media channels REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Academic degree in communications or equivalent competence/education Experience with 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 processing Class B driver's license Personal Qualities As Communications Chief at Boden Artillery Regiment, you are comfortable juggling multiple tasks. You thrive switching between independent work and collaboration with others toward common goals. As a person, you are positive, have integrity, and work solution-oriented. The 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 averse to, when required, supporting the communications officer in documenting the unit's activities. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. MERITORIOUS Experience leading processes Experience with communications work in the Swedish Armed Forces or other work in the Swedish Armed Forces that we consider meritorious Experience in crisis communications at an authority or company Good knowledge of graphic design using Adobe software Good knowledge and documented experience in independently producing video Approved grades from military service, alternatively GMU or deployment training OTHER Employment form: Permanent employment. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority. Employment level: Full-time Work location: Boden Start date: By agreement The work involves some domestic business travel and occasional overnight stays. Working conditions usually involve a 40-hour work week, but sometimes occur at irregular times, for example during exercise conditions. To meet the Swedish Armed Forces' requirements for physical standards, physical training is part of your work duties. 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 We welcome your application by 2026-09-04. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position. If you advance in the recruitment process, you should be prepared to submit work samples with material from previous communications work, for example production. Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Swedish Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8, is the Swedish Armed Forces' center of excellence for indirect combat. The regiment preserves and develops expertise, equipment, and methods for future capability to detect and hit targets at long range and with high precision. A 8 has functional responsibility for CAS (Close Air Support) - directing air support against ground targets and for meteorological services within the Army in the Swedish Armed Forces. Combat in winter environments is a particular expertise for the unit 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. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us entails placement in a security clearance. Usually Swedish citizenship is required. Security vetting with background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a wartime position. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The scope 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.

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