Do you want to support our societal mission through professional recruitment processes?

EtterretningstjenestenOslonavfeedpublished 10/08/2026
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Etterretningstjenesten – Knowledge about the world for the protection of Norway The mission of Etterretningstjenesten is to collect information and provide warnings about conditions abroad that could threaten Norway and Norwegian interests. We are now looking for a recruitment coordinator who will play a central role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and professional recruitment processes. The position is part of the HR department and is an important part of the overall recruitment work. As a recruitment coordinator, you will work with coordination, administration, and practical facilitation in various parts of the recruitment process. The role involves responsibility for structure, quality, and progress in the processes, and requires a good overview, accuracy, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel. We are looking for you who thrive on structure and systematic work, and who are motivated by contributing to good and professional processes. You work independently, but also in interaction with others, and see the value of clear routines and good documentation. As a recruitment coordinator, you will become part of a professional community and will contribute to the further development and digitalization of our recruitment processes. We rely on diversity in perspectives and experiences to solve our missions. Therefore, we want to recruit employees with different backgrounds and different life experiences to work with us. As a secret service, we have few opportunities for working from home, but even better opportunities for professional support, sparring, and development as part of a professional group in the HR department.

Tasks Coordinate, administer, and support recruitment processes in dialogue with the hiring manager. This can include tasks such as:

  • Quality assurance and publishing job advertisements - Administering incoming applications - Assisting the hiring manager with candidate dialogue and responding to external inquiries - Sending and administering cases and tests - Assisting with meeting room booking - Assisting the hiring manager in interviews - Quality assurance and preparation of cases for formal council processing

Contribute to the development and digitalization of the recruitment processes Assist and participate in other tasks in the department as needed Coordinate and collaborate with other professional areas in the HR department, including being a contact person in connection with administration, logging, and archiving of documents Qualifications The position has the following requirements that must be met to be considered a candidate: Bachelor's degree or education at an equivalent level within a relevant field. Several years of relevant experience with good results may compensate for the education requirement Experience with recruitment processes (for example from student organizations, volunteer work, positions of trust, or professional life) Knowledge of/experience with digital tools Special requirements for a position in Etterretningstjenesten: Applicants must satisfy the requirements for the highest security clearance. For employment in Etterretningstjenesten, one cannot have any citizenship other than Norwegian at the time of employment. The position is subject to compulsory service, cf. the Defense Act and the Defense Personnel Regulations, which means that you can be ordered to international operations. This normally occurs on the basis of willingness. Compulsory service entails requirements for medical and physical fitness and basic English skills. If you do not meet the requirements, you have the opportunity to apply for an exemption. Personal qualities Personal suitability for a position in Etterretningstjenesten will be given great weight: Attitudes and reliability: Etterretningstjenesten requires high professional and personal integrity, reliability, and loyalty from its employees. Eagerness to learn and thoroughness: We seek individuals who are passionate about their field and who meet the workday with an eagerness to learn and a desire to deliver. Interaction and cooperation: In Etterretningstjenesten, we are concerned with having a good working environment. Good team spirit, respect, and tolerance in meeting others is of great importance. Stress management: It is a prerequisite that our employees have the ability to handle periodically high workloads. Team competence will be emphasized. Recent graduates are particularly encouraged to apply. We offer With us, you will get an exciting and socially important job where you will be able to make a difference. Etterretningstjenesten is committed to increasing the competence of its employees, and there will be opportunities for professional and personal development. Our employees have flexible working hours, opportunities for training during working hours, as well as favorable loan and pension schemes through Statens pensjonskasse. You will receive an annual salary within the range of NOK 560,000 – 650,000 in the position of first consultant (code: 1408) according to the current Hovedtariffavtale. Final salary placement depends on qualifications. Contact information HR, 23094328 HR, 23094443 Workplace Jernbanetorget 1 0154 Oslo Key information: Employer: Etterretningstjenesten

Ref. no.: 5193116517 Position percentage: 100% Permanent Application deadline: 25.10.2026

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