Corporate Relations Manager, Hydro Sweden

Fortum Sweden; Solna kommun; Hybrid; SEK 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Fortum Sweden is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager to support our hydro business by managing stakeholder relations, communication, and advocacy activities. This temporary position focuses on strategic and operational execution in communication and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong communication skills in Swedish and English, and a solid understanding of energy and climate issues. Benefits include flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Strong understanding of energy and climate-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing an integrated communication and stakeholder management plan.
• Providing hands-on support to hydro business in communication matters.
• Acting as a media spokesperson on hydro-related topics.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Media interaction

Strategic planning

Job description

Do you have experience in communication and stakeholder management within energy or climate-related topics? We are looking for a Corporate Relations Manager to support our hydro business in Sweden by managing stakeholder relations, communication, and advocacy activities.

This is a temporary position for approximately one year due to a parental leave.

About the role

In this role, you will act as a business partner for hydro operations in Sweden, focusing on communication, stakeholder management, and regulatory environment support.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Planning and executing an integrated communication and stakeholder management plan at local, regional, and national levels
• Providing hands‑on support to the hydro business in communication and stakeholder‑related matters
• Acting as a media spokesperson on hydro‑related topics in Sweden
• Influencing and advising on national and EU‑level topics affecting hydro
• Securing Fortum’s public license to operate and expand hydro power in Sweden
• Aligning and coordinating messaging with other communication departments in Fortum

The role requires both strategic planning and operational execution, including close collaboration with communication, reputation, and stakeholder management functions. You will work in close interaction with the hydro business and corporate relations teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in communication and stakeholder management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English
• Strong understanding of energy and climate‑related issues
• Experience in working with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels
• Ability to plan and execute communication and stakeholder strategies independently
• Experience in media interactions and acting as a spokesperson is considered an advantage
• Ability to collaborate across functions and align messaging in a complex organisation

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to building diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.