Publications Officer at Göta Engineer Regiment (Ing 2)

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Eksjö, Sweden

Publications Officer at Field Work School Göta Engineer Regiment (Ing 2) Do you have an academic background in, for example, Swedish or project management, with an interest in working with texts and creating publications for the Swedish Armed Forces? At the Development Division of the Field Work School (FarbS), each employee has a specific area of responsibility and is part of a team where everyone should be able to contribute with expertise and experience. Are you driven and do you value mutual trust and good opportunities for professional development – then we welcome your application! About the Unit The Field Work School is divided into three different divisions: The Development Division works primarily with developing the Swedish Armed Forces' field work function through development of organization, equipment and methods as well as publications and educational materials. Further, there is the Education Division which trains future specialist officers and tactical officers, as well as providing the Swedish Armed Forces personnel with other competence-raising courses in field work. The Field Work School also has an Experimental Division that conducts tests and trials of field work equipment. Main Duties The Publications Officer's main task is to be editor and project manager in the creation of governing publications for field work within the Swedish Armed Forces and to contribute to other development work within the field work function. The position also includes conducting training and information initiatives in the publications area. Within the framework of your profession, you are expected to be able to assist both other parts of the regiment as well as other Swedish Armed Forces schools with your expertise. Qualifications Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing Documented ability to lead projects Relevant academic education in, for example, Swedish or project management Good computer skills Category B driving license Meritorious Experience working as a teacher, editor, or other experience with publication materials Experience holding and conducting training Experience/knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces and the field work function in particular Personal Qualities As a person, you are driven and can work both independently and in a group. You have the ability to lead and develop issues within your area of responsibility. You express yourself easily both orally and in writing. As a person, you are trustworthy, responsible, and confident in your competence. You have a positive and professional demeanor where you often represent the function within your work area to the Army Staff, other units, schools and centers within the Swedish Armed Forces. An open approach to managers and colleagues will contribute to success in your role as Publications Officer. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. For the authority's mission to be accomplished, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/). We Offer You: We offer a workplace with socially beneficial, interesting and developing tasks and an operation with great variety and high complexity. As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, physical training is part of the work – three work hours per week. Tests of physical performance are conducted annually. The requirements aim to ensure that staff can perform their duties and contribute to better health, well-being and quality of life. Our employees also have a number of different benefits, including: Professional development based on the organization's needs and your goals Good balance between work and leisure time with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on age Salary supplements for parental leave and VAB as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions Other Information Employment Type: Permanent employment, starting with a six-month probationary period Full-time Position: Full-time Work Location: Eksjö and surrounding area Start Date: By agreement Salary: Individual salary setting For information about the position, contact: Development Manager Field Work School, Joacim Hallberg [email protected], 070-641 03 00 For information about the recruitment process, contact: HR Specialist, Elin Olsson mailto:[email protected], 072 - 544 36 79 Trade union representatives can be reached via switchboard: 010-82 180 00 OF: Peter Djerf OFR/S Försvarsförbundet: Carola Blomdahl SACO: Sofie Bergkvist SEKO: Ulrika Söderberg Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-10-02. Your application should include a CV and personal letter where you describe why you are suited for this position and answer the specified selection questions. We would like to see the personal letter and CV in Swedish. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. Feel free to read more about what it is like to work in the Swedish Armed Forces on our website: https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/jobba-i-forsvarsmakten/tre-inriktningar/civil/ Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: Göta Engineer Regiment, Ing 2, is Sweden's only engineer regiment. The regiment recruits and trains officers and soldiers to engineer units with specialized expertise to perform qualified field work for national and international tasks. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large and small, and both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other. 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 opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs and good balance between work and private life. The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Since the position is classified in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required. Security vetting with register check will be conducted before employment according to section 19 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be deployed in case of war. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Contact from external recruitment companies and salespeople is not welcome.