Would you like to be part of strengthening Sweden's future preparedness and civil defense? In Helsingborg, we are currently building an environment where new ideas, social benefit and business development grow together. Here you will contribute to creating better conditions for companies, innovations and investments that make a real difference. Together we are shaping a safer and more resilient future.
About the Workplace
The City Management Office has an overarching mission to lead, develop and coordinate the city's collective work. We drive strategic issues, create conditions for the entire organization to function effectively and offer support and services to the municipal council, departments and companies. Through close collaboration with both internal and external actors, we contribute to developing Helsingborg and making it easier for both employees, residents and companies to succeed. The growth potential within preparedness and civil defense is substantial, and the sector is in an expansive and formative phase. To achieve full impact, strong and long-term cooperation is required between the city, business, academia and authorities. Now we are looking for you to help build, drive and accelerate the development of the preparedness sector in Helsingborg.
The Role
The role involves you attracting, enabling and developing investments and establishments at the intersection of business development and needs within defense, preparedness, societal resilience and dual use. The assignment includes strategic collaboration with academic actors, particularly Lund University and Lund University Centre for Preparedness and Resilience (LUPREP), to strengthen the connection between research, innovation and business establishments.
The assignment is to strengthen Helsingborg's position as an attractive place for companies, investments and innovations linked to defense-related, preparedness-relevant and mission-critical activities. The role operates at the intersection of business, public sector, academia and defense and preparedness-related actors, with a clear focus on business value, growth and long-term societal development.
Responsibilities
In the role you will:
Develop and drive strategies for establishment, investment and market positioning within defense, preparedness and mission-critical industries
Attract, manage and execute investment and establishment processes – from first contact to completed establishment
Identify and develop business and investment opportunities at the intersection of business, defense and preparedness
Package and communicate Helsingborg's offering in terms of land, infrastructure, competence, collaboration and test environments to relevant companies and investors
Drive collaboration with the city's departments, companies, property owners, business and academia, particularly Lund University and LUPREP, to strengthen establishments, innovation and skills supply
Build and develop networks with companies, investors, authorities and other actors at local, national and international levels
Contribute to the development of land and areas for defense-related and preparedness-relevant activities and monitor and analyze trends in the field
Prepare strategic analyses and decision-making materials for prioritization and long-term development
Qualifications
We are looking for you with:
Academic education in, for example, economics, urban planning, political science, defense, industrial economics or equivalent
At least 5 years of documented experience in establishment and investment promotion work
Experience of working with defense, preparedness or mission-critical activities from a growth, business or investment perspective
Good understanding of business investment logic and public decision-making processes
At least 5 years of experience driving complex processes with many stakeholders and different drivers
Strong business acumen and communication skills as well as good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English in speech and writing
It is meritorious if you have:
Networks within the preparedness and defense sector
Experience of collaboration between public sector, business and state actors
Knowledge of land, property and infrastructure-intensive establishments
Experience of international investor relations
Working at Helsingborg City
Would you like to be part of creating a better city together with the people of Helsingborg? Then you should work at Helsingborg City. Here you can use your creativity and drive to make life easier and safer for our residents, visitors and business community. Together with curious and helpful colleagues, you make a difference in people's lives, both today and in the future. A good job today, a better city tomorrow.
You can read more about what it's like to work in the city here: https://helsingborg.se/arbete/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-i-staden/
Other Information
If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact us from August 19.
Application Deadline: 2026-08-31
Employment Type: Permanent
Scope: Full-time
Start Date: By agreement
Number of Positions: 1
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About the Workplace
The City Management Office has an overarching mission to lead, develop and coordinate the city's collective work. We drive strategic issues, create conditions for the…