Jobcenter

What Jobcenter does

Jobcenter in Sweden AB is a Swedish recruitment, staffing, and employment services company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ljungby, Sweden. The company operates a franchise-led model with 35+ branded offices across Sweden — including four in Stockholm and three in Malmö — delivering three core employer-facing services: Rekrytering (permanent recruitment), Bemanning (temporary staffing), and Interim (experienced specialist placements). On the job-seeker side, Jobcenter offers personalized coaching, CV and interview support, and skills development, and acts as a contracted supplier of the government-funded Rusta & Matcha program under Arbetsförmedlingen, where it is paid on outcome (successful placement and retention).

The company generates revenue through three streams: transaction-based fees for employer recruitment and staffing services, managed-services payments from Arbetsförmedlingen under Rusta & Matcha, and licensing/franchise fees from independent franchisees operating Jobcenter-branded offices. There is no proprietary technology platform; Jobcenter relies on third-party infrastructure including Workbuster (participant and staff portal), Passion4Learning (learning management), and Recman.io (CV registration). Marketing is content-led (blog, SEO, LinkedIn) and the company emphasizes brand recognition, with industry awards including Innovator of the Year (Swedish Franchise Gala 2022), Emerging Brand (European Franchise Awards 2023), and Franchise Chain of the Year finalist (2025).

Jobcenter is the only certified member of Svenska Franchise Föreningen in the recruitment/staffing industry and holds Authorized Recruitment and Staffing Agency status via Almega Kompetensföretagen (2024). It is led by CEO Misha Timmerbäck and remains privately held with no external institutional investment, parent company, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Jobcenter

Legal name

Jobcenter in Sweden AB

Website

https://jobcenter.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jobcenter is a Swedish recruitment, staffing, and interim services company operating 35+ franchise offices across Sweden, serving employers with hiring solutions and job seekers via its Rusta & Matcha government program and direct coaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recruitment and Staffing Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (561320)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Volume / High-Turnover Temp Staffing (BPACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Transition & Reemployment Services (Job Search Support) (BPACAOAD), Office & Administrative Temp Staffing (BPACACAA)

Keywords

• Recruitment services
• Temporary staffing
• Interim placement
• Rusta & Matcha
• Career coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljungby

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Recruitment and Staffing Services (Employer-facing): Jobcenter charges employers for recruitment (finding and matching candidates), staffing (temporary staffing without long-term commitment), and interim (experienced specialists for limited periods) services. Revenue is generated through transaction/placement fees or service contracts with employers.
2. Rusta & Matcha (Government-funded): Jobcenter is a contracted supplier of the Rusta & Matcha program under Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service). The program is funded by the government and paid based on successful outcomes — Jobcenter only receives payment when participants secure and retain jobs or complete studies.
3. Franchise Fees: Jobcenter operates a franchise model where independent franchisees (underleverantörer) start and run their own Jobcenter offices under the brand. The franchisor (Jobcenter in Sweden AB) generates revenue through franchise fees and support services provided to franchisees.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jobcenter is a Swedish recruitment and staffing company that helps employers find permanent staff (Rekrytering), temporary personnel (Bemanning), and experienced interim specialists, while also supporting job seekers with career coaching, CV and interview preparation, and job matching. The company also operates the government-funded Rusta & Matcha program under contract with Arbetsf\u00f6rmedlingen, delivering skills analysis, training, and personalized coaching to job seekers referred by the Swedish public employment service. Services are delivered through a franchise network of 35+ offices across Sweden.

Product overview

Jobcenter is a Swedish recruitment, staffing, and employment services company operating a multi-service platform. The core offerings include Rekrytering (recruitment), Bemanning (staffing), and Interim services for employers, alongside Rusta & Matcha and direct job seeker support services. The company also offers a Franchise concept for entrepreneurs. Services are delivered through a network of physical offices across Sweden, with integrated digital portals for candidate management and learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jobcenter Rekrytering Recruitment service that finds and matches permanent candidates to roles and company culture, helping Swedish employers hire the right staff efficiently.
• Jobcenter Bemanning Temporary staffing service providing Swedish employers with access to qualified personnel during peak workloads or to cover absences without long-term resource commitment.
• Jobcenter Interim Interim placement service supplying experienced specialists and leaders who can quickly deliver results for Swedish employers for limited time periods.
• Rusta & Matcha Government-funded program under Arbetsf\u00f6rmedlingen that helps job seekers referred by the Swedish public employment service through skills analysis, training, personal coaching, and matching to jobs or education. Outcome-based: Jobcenter is paid only when participants secure and retain jobs or complete studies.
• Job Seeker Services Direct career support services for job seekers, including personal guidance, job matching, CV writing assistance, interview preparation, and career coaching to help individuals find the right job.
• Jobcenter Franchise Concept Franchise opportunity allowing individuals to start and run their own Jobcenter office, offering either Rusta & Matcha or Rekrytering services under the established brand, with proven methods, training, and ongoing business development support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple offices achieved top rating of 4/4 stars from Arbetsförmedlingen in Rusta & Matcha 2 quality assessment (published January 31, 2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Almega KompetensföretagencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Jobcenter is an authorized recruitment and staffing agency via Almega Kompetensföretagen. The authorization serves as a quality seal ensuring that members work seriously and meet high standards. It provides security and trust assurance for both customers and employees. Authorization covers flexibility in supporting recruitment processes, follow-up practices, and employment subsidy guidance.
• Svenska Franchise Föreningen (Swedish Franchise Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJobcenter is the only certified member of Svenska Franchise Föreningen in the recruitment/staffing industry. Certification involves a thorough review by the association's board and lawyers to ensure compliance with the European Code of Ethics for Franchise. The association has reviewed Jobcenter's agreements and franchise materials, and franchisees have provided feedback on their relationship with the franchisor.
• Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerArbetsförmedlingen is the Swedish public employment service that refers job seekers to Jobcenter's Rusta & Matcha program. Jobcenter is a contracted supplier under the Rusta & Matcha procurement framework. Eligibility for job seekers is determined by Arbetsförmedlingen, and the service is outcome-based — Jobcenter is paid only when participants successfully secure and retain jobs or complete studies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jobcentersverige

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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