Do you want to lead information management in active staff operations and secure the unit's command capability?
We are looking for a driven and structured Information Leader for the 1st Division Staff in Skövde. The role involves overall functional responsibility for the staff's information flows, digital environments and command systems, where qualified staff work is part of your daily routine.
About the position:
As an information leader, you plan, lead and coordinate processes for the staff's information management. You are part of the staff and actively participate in command and planning work. You support the staff chief and unit leadership in developing decision-making materials, operation plans and standing orders, and ensure that staff members have the right information at the right time in the right system.
Main duties:
Information Leadership: Plan, lead and provide administrative guidance on how the unit's command support systems should be used and structured.
Staff Work: Participate in and lead internal preparations, develop order documents and support in defence planning during exercises and operations.
System Responsibility: Ensure functionality, structure and metadata in the staff's collaboration spaces and information systems.
Security and Training: Train staff members in information management and ensure compliance with applicable laws, security requirements and signal protection requirements.
We are looking for someone who has:
Requirements
Degree as a professional officer (OF1-OF3/SO6-SO8) or academic degree (e.g. systems science, informatics, communications) combined with solid military staff background.
Good knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces staff methodology and command support systems.
Very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in both Swedish and English.
B-category driving licence (manual transmission)
Meritorious
Experience of staff work at battalion, regimental or higher staff level.
Approved training in information leadership (InfoL) or signal protection.
Experience of cooperation within international operations or NATO integration.
Personal qualities
We are looking for an unpretentious and solution-oriented person with high social skills who enjoys working in a dynamic staff environment. The position requires high security awareness, strong analytical skills and flexibility as the workload is driven by the operational situation. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Other information:
Employment form: Permanent
Scope: Full-time, official travel and evening and weekend service during exercises occurs.
Place of work: Skövde
For information about the position contact:
Lt Col Tobias Hagstedt, [email protected] 0709-12 41 38
For information about the recruitment process contact:
Emma Eklund, Personnel [email protected] 0703-29 35 57
Trade union representatives:
OFR/O Freddy Wozny 0500-465 000
Defence League Britt Dahlman 0500-465 000
SEKO Crister Florin 0500-465 000
Application:
Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter by 2026-08-09.
Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces website.
Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:
The Ground Forces School is an army-wide school for the development, training and instruction of the army's combat units. The Ground Forces School trains officers and specialist officers, plans and conducts exercises and trains combat units in advanced combat training facilities.
In close cooperation with Army Headquarters and other units, the Ground Forces School develops typical units, capabilities, methods and equipment. As part of the overall expansion of the Swedish Armed Forces, the Ground Forces School plays an important role in the ongoing modernization of the army.
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, fitness activities and good work-life balance.
The Swedish Armed Forces utilizes the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us means placement in security classification.
Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security vetting with criminal records check will be carried out before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed for wartime service. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad.
The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. Each permanent position begins with a 6-month probationary period, unless you are already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces.
A CV and cover letter should be attached to the application. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and sales representatives are not welcome.Do you want to lead information management in active staff operations and secure the unit's command capability?
We are looking for a driven and structured Information Leader for the 1st Division Staff in Skövde. The role involves overall functional responsibility for the staff's information flows, digital environments and command systems, where qualified staff work is part of your daily routine.
About the position:
As an information leader, you plan, lead and coordinate processes for the staff's information management. You are part of the staff and actively participate in command and planning…