Political Secretary with a Focus on Law and Legal Policy

We are currently around 100 employees working purposefully to drive opinion, develop and deepen moderate ideas in line with the party's societal vision. The organization functions as a service and support resource for elected officials, associations, local chapters, and voters. The administrative organization is structured in three main areas of activity – communication, politics, and organization – complemented by central support functions such as finance, IT, and HR. Learn more about us here. Are you interested in working with political communication and planning, with a special focus on law and judicial policy? Then we warmly welcome you to apply for the position of Political Secretary at the Moderate Party's Parliamentary Secretariat. The position is under the Legal Department, which is one of three departments in the Moderate Parliamentary Secretariat. Approximately ten people work in the department, whose tasks include assisting Moderate members in the Justice Committee, Constitutional Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Defense Committee, Environment and Agriculture Committee, and EU Affairs Committee. The position is primarily focused on the Justice Committee. Work Tasks As a Political Secretary, you will primarily work on communicating policy proposals, continuous environmental monitoring, and assisting in planning the committee's work. The role involves preparing background materials when the party's spokespersons or leadership are to comment in media or other public contexts, and providing practical support to committee members. You will assist with outward-facing activities such as writing debate articles and anchoring content within the organization. You will ensure maximum impact of policy in debates by supporting politicians with efforts in their constituencies, local press, and social media. You are expected to monitor and, if necessary, maintain contact with the Government Offices to ensure coordinated communication from various Moderate representatives. You will also help manage the general motion period, assist with bookings, and implement seminars and other events. The work also includes maintaining contact with Moderate representatives at municipal and regional levels. As a Political Secretary, you should also be prepared to assist the Moderate Party's press department, including covering press duties for a few weeks per year. Qualifications At the Moderate Party, you are not alone but backed up by competent and professional colleagues. We work in teams that achieve success together and celebrate when we reach our goals. It is important to us that our employees enjoy their work and find it fun. We offer a good network and experiences through varied tasks in a stimulating environment. We provide a generous wellness allowance and extra vacation days. You will have the opportunity to enter an exciting period with us. With Moderates in government, a lot is happening in the organization, and your support will be highly valued. The workplace is the Moderate Party's Parliamentary Secretariat in the Swedish Parliament. Work outside office hours occurs, and we work on-site. All positions at the Moderate Party's Parliamentary Secretariat are subject to security vetting, which takes place before employment and includes a personal assessment, obtaining employment and educational certificates, and references. The position may be placed in a security class according to Section 17 of the Security Protection Act. Security-classified positions are also subject to register checks beyond the security vetting. We Offer You will become part of a professional organization where cooperation, commitment, and results are in focus. With us, you have great autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to a safer and stronger Sweden. We offer benefits such as wellness allowance, extra vacation days, and a workplace at the center of events – the Moderate Party's Parliamentary Secretariat. Work outside office hours occurs. All positions are subject to security vetting according to applicable legislation. The position is a fixed-term employment until September 30, 2026. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Therefore, do not hesitate to apply. Questions about the position can be answered by Department Head Carl von der Esch. Warmly welcome to submit your application! Contact Information Carl von der Esch, Department Head, +46 070-866 23 21 Workplace Mynttorget 1 111 28 Stockholm