Community Relations Manager - Ludvika Growth

Hitachi Energy, Ludvika; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Community Relations Manager for Ludvika Growth to drive initiatives at the intersection of industry, society, and the public sector. You will build relationships, influence regional development, and support long-term talent strategy in a role based in Ludvika with limited remote options.

The position emphasizes strategic and operational leadership, cross-stakeholder collaboration, and a tangible impact on the region's future growth and investment climate.

Qualifications

• Experience from roles in public affairs, HR, community relations, or similar.
• 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 initiatives that support Hitachi Energy’s growth in Ludvika and surrounding areas.
• Strengthen attractiveness for investment and growth through talent attraction and development.
• Build and develop strategic partnerships with local and regional stakeholders.
• Manage collaborations with municipal, regional, and other external partners.
• Ensure business needs are integrated into local development initiatives.
• Autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset in approach.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Project management

Job description

Community Relations Manager - Ludvika Growth

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.

Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Maria Lönnberg, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone]. For other questions regarding this position, please contact Talent Partner Nicole Bergman, [e-mail] or Elina Mannelqvist, [e-mail]