Community Relations Manager - Ludvika Growth

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika is seeking a Community Relations Manager – Ludvika Growth to bridge business, society and the public sector, building relationships and driving development for long-term regional growth.

You will shape partnerships with local stakeholders, coordinate initiatives for establishment, housing, and infrastructure, and work with autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset in a role with broad impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in roles within public affairs, HR, community relations, or similar fields.
• Proven ability to drive complex topics involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between industry, the public sector, and regional development.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust and create momentum.
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate initiatives that support Hitachi Energy’s growth in and around Ludvika, with a focus on establishment, housing, and infrastructure.
• Strengthen Ludvika’s attractiveness as a location for investment and growth through initiatives that support talent attraction and long-term retention.
• Build and develop strategic partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to support sustainable growth and development.
• Manage strategic collaborations with municipal, regional, and other external partners.
• Ensure business needs are integrated into local and regional development initiatives.
• Beyond the responsibilities above, the role offers a high degree of autonomy and calls for creativity, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Skills

Public affairs

HR

Community relations

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

About Us

This role is based in Ludvika, with limited flexibility for remote work.

Möjligheten

Som Community Relations Manager – Ludvika Growth får du en central roll i en region med stark tillväxt och stora framtidsambitioner. Du arbetar i skärningspunkten mellan näringsliv, samhälle och offentlig sektor, då bygger du relationer, driver utveckling och skapar längsiktiga förutsätterna för att människor och verksamheter ska kunna växa. Rollen erbjuder stor möglighet att påverka, ett brett nätverk och ett uppdrag med tydligt avtryck i regionens framtid, då driver du frågor som är avgörande för världssergestans kompetensforsöering.

Hur du kommer att påverka

• Driva och samordna initiativ som stödjer Hitachi Energys tillväxt i och runt Ludvika, med fokus på bland annat etablering, boende och infrastruktur.
• Stärka Ludvikas attraktivitet som etableringsort genom initiativ som stödjer kompetensattraktion och längsiktig retention.
• Bygga och utveckla strategiska samarbeten med lokala och regionala intressenter för att stödja tillväxt och utveckling.
• Ansvara för strategiska samarbeten med kommunala, regionala och andra externa aktörer.
• Säkerställa att affärens behov integreras i lokala och regionala utvecklingsinitiativ.
• Utöver ovan ansvarsområden innebär en stor frihetsgrad och kräver uppfinningsrikedom och entreprenöranda.

Din bakgrund

• Erfarenhet av roller inom exempelvis public affairs, HR, samhällskontakter eller liknande.
• Dokumenterad formåga att driva komplexa frågor med många intressenter.
• Stark förståelse för samspelet mellan näringsliv, offentlig sektor och regional utveckling.
• Mycket god förmåga att bygga förb{ö}än och skapa framdrift.
• Bekväm i båt strategiskt och operativt arbete.

Mer om oss

Rollen är baserad i Ludvika och medger begränsad möjlighet till distansarbete. Observera att handläggningstiderna i rekryteringsprocessen kan vara något länger än normalt under sommaren. Fackliga representanter: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Maria Lönnberg, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone]. Vid övriga frågor kontaktas Talent Partner Nicole Bergman, [e-mail] eller Elina Mannelqvist, [e-mail].

The Opportunity

As the Community Relations Manager – Ludvika Growth, you will play a central role in a region with a strong growth and ambitious plans for the future. Working at the intersection of industry, society, and the public sector, you will build relationships, drive development, and create the long-term conditions needed for people and the business to thrive. This role offers significant opportunities to influence, a broad professional network, and a mission with a tangible impact on the future of the region, while driving initiatives that are critical to our long-term talent strategy.

How you'll make an impact

• Drive and coordinate initiatives that support Hitachi Energy’s growth in and around Ludvika, with a focus on areas such as establishment, housing, and infrastructure.
• Strengthen Ludvika’s attractiveness as a location for investment and growth through initiatives that support talent attraction and long-term retention.
• Build and develop strategic partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to support sustainable growth and development.
• Manage strategic collaborations with municipal, regional, and other external partners.
• Ensure business needs are integrated into local and regional development initiatives.
• Beyond the responsibilities above, the role offers a high degree of autonomy and calls for creativity, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Your Background

• Experience from roles within public affairs, HR, community relations, or similar fields.
• Proven ability to drive complex topics involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between industry, the public sector, and regional development.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust and create momentum.
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.

More About Us

This role is based in Ludvika, with limited flexibility for remote work. Please note that processing times in the recruitment process may be slightly longer than usual during the summer period.