Experienced Officer – Work with Innovation Issues

Group 1, Department for Business, Innovation and Markets, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise Do you have a strong knowledge of innovation issues and the Swedish innovation system? Would you like to work broadly on matters related to innovation and research funding? We are now seeking an experienced administrator for the Department for Business, Innovation and Markets, offering an exciting role at the center of events. Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow. The Department for Business, Innovation and Markets is looking for an administrator for innovation and research funding issues. The department works on matters and initiatives aimed at strengthening the conditions for companies to innovate and renew, enhancing the prerequisites for entrepreneurship, improving the regulatory framework for businesses, and promoting markets with effective competition. The department is responsible for, among others, Vinnova, the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, the research institute RISE, the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, and the Swedish Competition Authority. The department coordinates work related to EU regulations on state aid to businesses and serves as Sweden's contact point with the European Commission on state aid matters. The department is seeking a senior administrator who will work on issues and cases within innovation and research funding. The role includes, among other tasks: • Actively driving innovation and research-related issues within the Government Offices • Handling innovation and research funding matters • Participating in the preparatory work of the Government Offices • Preparing materials for political leadership The work involves extensive contacts and collaboration both internally within the Government Offices and externally with authorities, businesses, research and innovation environments, interest organizations, regions, and the EU. Read more about our activities at www.regeringen.se. Your background A relevant academic degree is required for the position. You have extensive experience working in or with innovation environments, innovation actors, or technology-intensive companies. Furthermore, you possess a good understanding of innovation issues and the Swedish innovation system. Proficiency in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is required for the position. Meritorious for the position are: • Strong knowledge of policy development in the field of innovation • Very good knowledge of emerging technology areas • Good knowledge of new and growing innovative companies as well as business R&D • Experience working with defense innovation issues • Relevant experience in international collaborations related to research, innovation, or technology-intensive entrepreneurship • Experience from working within or with the Government Offices Your qualities The employee criteria of the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best interests of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change. As a person, you are analytical, driven, results- and development-oriented. You work independently and take initiative. Additionally, you have good collaboration skills, work meticulously and systematically with sound judgment. Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities. Read more about Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se Other We are now looking for an experienced administrator for a temporary position of approximately 1 year. Start date as soon as possible. A security clearance will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. Are you interested? If you would like to know more about the job and what we offer, please contact Christian Berger, group manager, at 070-5657405. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Albin Törnblad for questions regarding the recruitment process. Union contacts are Johan Strokirk for Saco and Ivian Paulino Lorenzo for ST. You can reach all of them through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline offers from those selling advertisements and recruitment services. We welcome you to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than December 9, 2025. The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Climate and Enterprise is responsible for issues related to climate, environment, energy, business, and innovation.