Manager, Grants and Public Affairs

We are looking for a Manager, Grants and Public Affairs!

About the role

As the Manager, Grants and Public Affairs, you will take ownership of our grant management activities and public relations efforts that support strategic growth projects. Your role will be pivotal in securing public financing for projects and ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and industry developments.

You will manage awarded grant projects, lead new grant application preparation, and proactively identify emerging opportunities in the public funding landscape. Additionally, you will monitor legislative changes, communicate key topics internally, and collaborate with the battery business line to develop informed positions on regulatory matters.

This position reports to the Director, Technology & Growth. While your primary focus will be on growth projects driven by the Technology & Growth team, you will also work closely with cross-functional teams across the organization. The role is based in Espoo, Finland.

In your role you will:

• Drive the identification and acquisition of public financing opportunities to support growth projects.
• Act as the primary liaison with national and EU authorities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Build and nurture relationships with political decision-makers, public authorities, and key stakeholders to strengthen our position in the industry.
• Monitor and interpret legislative developments, ensuring timely internal communication and developing harmonized positions across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align grant strategies with business objectives and secure successful project execution.
• Represent the company in relevant forums and discussions, advocating for policies that support our targets.

About you

We are looking for a highly engaged team player ready to work with us for achieving the common goals.

To be successful in this position you should have:

• Proven experience in independent project management, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills.
• A track record of success in managing grants and public affairs projects, including securing funding and navigating regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with public authorities, decision-makers, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and perform in a rapidly growing organization and fast-changing environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling smooth collaboration internally and externally.
• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Business).
• Fluent skills in Finnish and English.

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 hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally. 

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

Interested?
Submit your CV in English latest on 25th of January. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Jaakko Soini - Director, Technology and Growth via email jaakko.soini@fortum.com.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com

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Fortum Battery Recycling is providing recycling services and recycled products to lithium-Ion Battery industry. We collect lithium-ion batteries from industry that are at the end of their life cycle or are disposed of during production. We separate the precious metals from the batteries, process them into high-quality raw materials and return them to battery manufacturing. We offer a sustainable, transparent, low CO2 and efficient way on recycling the Batteries powering the change to electric mobility. We are an agile business line inside Fortum looking for talented members to our team. The battery recycling business is a growth business, and this is your opportunity to leave your own footprint to the way we ensure that electric mobility is even greener in the future.