Corporate Relations Manager, Hydro Sweden

Fortum; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fortum is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager for their hydro business in Sweden. The role focuses on communication and stakeholder management, acting as a business partner for hydro operations.

Responsibilities include planning and executing stakeholder strategies, providing media interaction support, and ensuring compliance with energy regulations. The position offers flexible working hours and a commitment to a diverse workplace.

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

• Plan and execute communication and stakeholder management plans.
• Support hydro business in communication and stakeholder matters.
• Act as a media spokesperson on hydro-related topics.

Skills

Communication skills in Swedish and English

Stakeholder management

Understanding of energy and climate-related issues

Strategic planning

Media interactions

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.

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 licence 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.

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• 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

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. 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.