Mission Leader for SAR (Search and Rescue)

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is seeking a Mission Leader with placement in Norrköping or Arkö In maritime and aviation accidents, the Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for rescue services, Search and Rescue (SAR). The Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for providing a system of maritime and aviation rescue according to applicable laws and conventions. The system consists of close cooperation with several external resources. An important part of this is providing maritime and aviation rescue training. The majority of these trainings are conducted on the beautiful island of Arkö, at the Maritime and Aviation Rescue School, where we are now seeking a development-oriented Mission Leader. Job Responsibilities You will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead the development of existing and new training programs. With us, you will have a breadth of tasks where you participate, lead investigations/assignments/projects both small and large. You will also work with administrative tasks, distribution of SAR documents in text and audio format. You will also actively participate in environmental monitoring where you, together with your colleagues, apply new knowledge to practice in our operations. As we conduct our activities on Arkö, you will also serve as a Boat Operator when needed for our participants. In the role of Mission Leader, you will handle procurement, service, and maintenance of training materials, boats, and facilities. Who Are You? We are seeking someone who has completed relevant upper secondary education or work experience that is considered equivalent. Furthermore, you have SAR competency and boating experience. We consider it advantageous if you have: • experience or training in project management • nautical competency • Class 8 certification in technical education (marine engineer Class 8 or similar) • experience working in public sector operations • experience with administration/procurement • experience with maintenance work We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. As a person, you are engaged, driven, and team-oriented in your demeanor and work approach. We see that you are skilled in communication and enjoy diverse contact points where you build strong relationships and connections both internally and externally. Responsibility and thoroughness characterize you as a person. You thrive working in a structured manner where you independently organize and advance your work based on set goals. We also see that you are practically inclined with a technical interest. Why Choose the Swedish Maritime Administration? The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing business enterprise within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and maritime activities in line with decisions made by Parliament and the Government. Our business idea is to provide efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is self-evident that you will act in a professional, open, and committed manner. Our work is based on state values, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, and consider it self-evident that you share our views. How and When? This recruitment concerns a permanent employment expected to be filled as soon as possible or by agreement. You will be placed at SAR System Support & Training, which is a unit within the Maritime and Aviation Rescue Department (SAR). Interviews will be held via Skype during September starting in week 38. The Swedish Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period. The position may involve war placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration. The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security clearance with record check may be conducted before a job offer is extended. Information: Manager Carina Eriksson, 010-478 6503 or [email protected] Trade Union Representatives: Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000. Application: Register your application by September 6, 2026. File Number: 26-05018 The Swedish Maritime Administration makes continuous and active choices regarding exposure and recruitment support in each recruitment. We therefore decline direct contact from advertising sales representatives, staffing, and recruitment companies.

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