Lediga jobb som Ambassadråd i Stockholm

Do you have a passion for Swedish domestic politics, EU affairs as well as foreign and security policy? Do you want to be part of a team working to strengthen bilateral ties between Denmark and Sweden? And can you represent Danish interests in Sweden? Then you might be our new colleague at the Embassy in Stockholm.
The Political and Economic Department of the Danish Embassy is looking for a new colleague in the position as Political Adviser. The Political and Economic Department represents Danish interests on a broad range of topics defined by current developments on key domestic, EU and foreign and security policy issues in Sweden. As Political Adviser you will be responsible for a wide range of policy areas in the department.

Main tasks and responsibilities
. Analysing and reporting on current domestic, EU and foreign and security policy developments to the Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and other relevant governmental actors in Denmark.
. Outreach and network building in Sweden to support Danish government interests and bilateral cooperation.
. Planning and implementation of Danish high-level visits to Sweden.

Profile and qualifications
. Strong analytical skills and ability to manage relations with multiple stakeholders.
. Strong interest in foreign and security policy and in-depth knowledge of Swedish and Danish political issues.
. Excellent communication skills in one or more of the Scandinavian languages with a flair for structured communication.
. A do'er with the desire to find solutions.
. Motivated by working for the Danish government. An advantage with demonstrated relevant work experience.
. Hold a relevant master's degree.
. Well-versed in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)

We offer
We are an Embassy of driven and dedicated people. Our work environment is dynamic with a high team spirit and a large degree of independence in planning the daily work. We are motivated by making a difference and strive to represent Danish interests in Sweden in the best possible way - and have fun while doing it. We offer an opportunity to develop in an international environment with very diverse tasks, while providing value to Denmark.

Employment conditions
. Full time employment on an open-ended local contract based on Swedish labour law and the minimum standards of the Danish Foreign Service.
. A standard 37 hours workweek, including 30 min lunch, based on a flexible hours schedule.
. Entitlement to 2.08 days of paid holiday per month (25 days per year).
. A salary which reflects the candidate's level of qualifications and functions.
. Social security and workplace pension schemes.
. Benefits and other conditions based on the Embassy's Staff Rules.

Application and recruitment process
Please submit your application with the relevant supporting documents to jobstoamb@um.dk marked "Application: Political Adviser".

Deadline is 17 April 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place in week 17.

The chosen candidate must be able pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

In the Danish Foreign Service, we want to promote equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, religion and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the position.

Additional information
For additional information about the position, please feel free to contact Deputy Head of Mission Stine Lassen email: stinla@um.dk, phone: +46 8406 75 08. For more information about the Embassy, please visit our website www.sverige.um.dk.

About us
The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with 28 employees, 5 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy promotes and strengthens political, commercial and cultural ties between Denmark and Sweden. For more information on the Embassy, see www.sverige.um.dk. Visa mindre

Har du kunskap om det svenska innovations- och forskningssystemet? Vill du bidra till svensk innovations- och forskningsdiplomati genom att främja Sveriges relationer med Brasilien inom innovation, forskning och högre utbildning samt bevaka och tolka utvecklingen inom dessa områden på plats i Brasilia.

Din arbetsdag. Sveriges morgondag.
Du kommer att representera kunskapsnationen Sverige och främja innovations- och forskningssamarbeten. Arbetet bedrivs inom områdena innovation, forskning och högre utbildning med fokus på att bevaka och tolka utvecklingen i landet inom dessa områden. Din roll utgör en mäklarfunktion - det vill säga att identifiera och koppla samman relevanta aktörer och miljöer för innovations- och forskningssamarbeten i det svenska respektive det brasilianska innovationssystemet. Vidare kommer du bidra med underlag i politiska processer, hantera in- och utgående delegationsresor samt understödja Team Sweden-arbetet i landet. I rollen ingår också ett arbetsledande ansvar för innovations- och forskningskontoret vid ambassaden i Brasilia.

Läs mer om vår verksamhet på www.regeringen.se.

Din bakgrund
Vi söker dig med relevant examen på högskolenivå. Du ska ha ledarerfarenhet samt erfarenhet från internationellt forsknings- och innovationsarbete samt från politiskt styrda organisationer eller offentlig förvaltning. Du har erfarenhet av innovations- och forskningsmiljöer samt goda kunskaper om det svenska forsknings- och innovationssystemet. Meriterande är examen på forskarnivå samt erfarenhet av internationella forskningssamarbeten. Det är fördelaktig om du har erfarenhet från internationellt entreprenörskap eller näringsliv. Vi ser också gärna att du har erfarenhet av internationellt främjandearbete och erfarenhet av samverkan mellan offentlig sektor, näringsliv och akademi. Kunskap om brasilianskt näringsliv, forskning, och innovationssystem, hållbarhetsfrågor samt kunskap om policyutveckling inom innovation och forskning i Brasilien är meriterande. Erfarenhet av arbete i Regeringskansliet är likaså meriterande.

Dina egenskaper
För att lyckas i rollen har du en välutvecklad förmåga att samarbeta, skapa nätverk och bygga relationer. Du är analytisk och utåtriktad, bra på att kommunicera och kan uttrycka dig väl i tal såväl som i skrift på svenska och engelska. Du är självgående, strukturerad och initiativrik med god förmåga att självständigt leda och planera ditt och dina kollegors arbete. För att lyckas i rollen behöver du vara kvalitetsmedveten och resultatorienterad och har självklart ett gott omdöme och integritet. Rollen förutsätter kulturell medvetenhet, lyhördhet och ödmjukhet inför föränderliga behov. Stor vikt lägges vid dina personliga egenskaper.

Övrigt
Omfattning 100%. Tidsbegränsad anställning i två år. Det kan finnas möjlighet till fortsatt anställning. Tillträde den 15 augusti 2023. Befattningen är placerad i säkerhetsklass och en säkerhetsprövning med registerkontroll kommer att genomföras innan beslut om anställning fattas. Du måste vara svensk medborgare, men får gärna ha utländsk bakgrund.

Är du intresserad?
Vill du veta mer om jobbet och vad vi erbjuder, kontakta Maria Rosander, sekretariatschef, på telefon +46 8 405 3709. Du är också välkommen att kontakta Lena Bruce, kansliansvarig, telefon +46 8 405 2804 eller Daniel Johansson Falk personalhandläggare på telefon + 46 8 405 5366. Fackliga kontaktpersoner är Susanne Adlercreutz för Saco och Agneta M Karlsson för ST. Du når dem via Regeringskansliets växel, 08-405 10 00. Vi tar gärna emot samtal från dig som är intresserad av jobbet men vi tackar nej till dig som säljer annonser och rekryteringstjänster.

Välkommen att registrera din ansökan i vårt rekryteringsverktyg senast den 18 december 2022.


Regeringskansliets uppdrag är att stödja regeringen i dess arbete med att styra Sverige och förverkliga sin politik. Här arbetar 4 700 personer, varav 600 utomlands. Regeringskansliet välkomnar sökande med olika bakgrund och erfarenheter. Vi ser jämställdhet och mångfald som en styrka och tillgång och vi arbetar aktivt för att vara en arbetsplats fri från diskriminering. Näringsdepartementet, som är ett av elva departement, har ansvar för frågor som rör bolag med statligt ägande, näringsliv, innovation, landsbygd, livsmedel och regional tillväxt. Visa mindre

We welcome and strongly encourage those from minority, ethnic and less represented backgrounds to apply.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Main purpose of the role:

The British Embassy in Stockholm is part of the worldwide UK diplomatic network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are seeking to recruit a temporary Political Section Support Officer to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Embassy's political section, providing practical and administrative support to colleagues working in the team.
The jobholder will report to the Head of Foreign and Security Policy team but will also provide support to the wider chancery team.

What is this role all about?

. Support colleagues hosting visits and running events, managing transport, accommodation, venues, catering etc. Manage and update Embassy contact lists. Collate and submit standard reports to London, under the guidance of team leaders;
. Manage the Political Section budget, monitoring spending, maintaining records and liaising with the Embassy Accounts Manager. Manage relationships with suppliers and take responsibility for procurement of office supplies, media and other items;
. Respond to standard requests from correspondents with the Embassy including through the Embassy's email account. Lead on collation of information for Freedom of Information requests;
. Provide administration support for the Deputy Head of Mission;
. General administration and support to Political Section colleagues. Work with the Corporate
Services team to manage maintenance, cleaning and IT support;
. Provide holiday and sickness absence cover for the Ambassador's Personal Assistant;
. Under the guidance of relevant team leaders support social media activity and policy reporting.

Essential qualifications and skills

. Fluent level of English and Swedish (C1 level*);
. Evidence of strong organisational skills;
. At least 2 years' experience in Admin and Support roles, as office manager, visits management, corporate PA, etc.);
. Good MS Office and IT skills (Windows 10, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams);
. Proven ability to prioritise, handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing circumstances;
. Ability to work under pressure;
. Confidence to engage at all levels of the organization. Excellent communication skills, including ability to write clearly and concisely, and to persuade and influence orally;
. A self-starter with the ability to organise self and work effectively and think creatively;
. A caring and considerate team player.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

. Professional experience managing budgets is very desirable;
. Experience with social media platforms;
. Experience working for government, embassy, NGO or international organisation.

Required behaviours
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline
24 January 2024

This is a full-time 11-month temporary contract, cover for parental leave. The British Embassy is open to considering flexible working requests, including some remote working. However, due to the nature of the role, it will not be possible to do the job fully remotely.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Locally employed staff should be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or registered in the population register. Locally employed staff who are not EU citizens need a residence and work permit through the Swedish Migration Agency prior to taking up their duties. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information, please consult:

https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
For more details and information on how to apply please follow the link below:

Political Support Officer - Maternity cover (SWE23.679) - FCO Local Posts (tal.net). Visa mindre

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
The British Embassy in Stockholm is part of a world-wide diplomatic network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking for a new Corporate Services Manager, to provide strategic direction to the British Embassy Stockholm's corporate services. As the driving force for corporate delivery, you will be a core member of the Embassy senior leadership team and management board, helping the Embassy deliver on its corporate and wider objectives.
You will lead and develop a diverse team of corporate service staff, and oversee contractors, to deliver excellent, cost-effective services to partners from across the UK Government on the platform of the British Embassy.

Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Leadership 30%
- Provide strategic leadership and planning in support of the embassy's corporate agenda including the country business plan and risk management.
- Act as trusted advisor to the embassy leadership team and partners on the platform, 'horizon scanning' to enable proactive resource and activity planning.
- Manage the Embassy platform (supporting a range of cross Government partners) and support regional teams, influencing at a senior level to maintain and strengthen inclusiveness.
- Actively build and deepen relationships with key stakeholders within the embassy, with wider Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) actors and with external partners (at other diplomatic missions, government departments and suppliers) to maintain informed and current corporate knowledge.
- Ensure local policies are reviewed and aligned to global and local requirements and adopted by all partners on the platform.
- Lead and monitor the delivery of services against the local corporate services charter.

People 25%
- Lead on the overall employer proposition, including terms and conditions of service and pay and benefits for Country Based Staff, ensuring compliance with local labour law.
- Provide guidance and act as an escalation point on sensitive staff matters for diplomatic and Country Based Staff, including management issues and dispute resolution, engaging with specialist HR functions where necessary.
- Lead, develop and effectively performance manage a diverse team of corporate service staff.
- Champion and embed a collaborative and inclusive culture.Delivery 35%
- Oversee all corporate delivery across finance, HR, and protocol working closely with regional HR, finance and procurement hubs and the Global Processing Transaction Centre (GTPC).
- Direct the management of the estate, ensuring that UK and local standards are met through planned and reactive maintenance and in compliance with corporate procedures, including local and UK health and safety regulations and policy.
- Oversee supplier relationships, acting as an 'intelligent client' by identifying requirements, appropriate service level agreements and key performance indicators to manage and monitor contracts.
- Oversee the local delegated budget in accordance with corporate policies to ensure on-budget expenditure and value for money.
- Instil a continuous improvement mentality within the team, leading on corporate projects and the change management required to deliver them.
Resilience 10%
- Respond to operational crisis, providing leadership and flexing team prioritisation as required.
- Ensure cross training within corporate services roles to provide resilience within the teams and across the region.
- Work with the Regional Corporate Services lead to plan long term resource and development needs.
- Ensure wellbeing and engagement are maintained within the corporate services team, seeking regular feedback and embedding the values of resilience, respect and positive customer service principles.

Essential Skills
Minimum 3 years of middle management experience working for international organisation, preferably with direct involvement in HR and /or Finance policy and implementation.
- Experience in managing cross functional teams.
- High levels of discretion, with a resilient, flexible and 'can do' attitude.
- Able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience in managing suppliers and outsourced service delivery.
- Level of language required: (C1 level) Strong English written and oral, able to effectively communicate complex analysis of your subjects in English

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Previous experience of local labour law would be an advantage.
- C2) Local language communication skills - able to effectively communicate complex analysis of your subjects in local language.

Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week). The British Embassy is open to considering flexible working requests, including some remote working. However, due to the nature of the role, it will not be possible to do the job fully remotely.
According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, locally employed staff should either be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or permanent residents of any nationality registered in the population register when beginning their employment. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information, please consult:
https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance. Visa mindre