Director Corporate Relations, Hydro

Are you passionate about unlocking the full potential of Nordic clean energy to accelerate electrification across the Nordics? Join us at Fortum as our new Director Corporate Relations, Hydro and play a pivotal role in securing our public and regulatory license to operate and expand hydro power in Sweden and Finland. This is your opportunity to lead impactful communication and public affairs initiatives at the heart of the Nordic energy transition.

About the role

As Director Corporate Relations Hydro, you will:

• Lead a team of communication and public affairs professionals, managing both strategic planning and hands-on execution.

• Develop and implement integrated communication, public affairs, and stakeholder management plans at local, regional, and national levels in Sweden and Finland.

• Act as a key spokesperson on hydro-related issues and provide expert advice on national and EU legislation.

• Support business operations through proactive internal and external communication, and help profile the EVP of Hydro.

• Manage a budget for hydro communication and public affairs, and coordinate closely with sustainability and environmental teams.

• The position is based in Stockholm/Solna, with regular travel to Espoo.

About you

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Public Affairs and communication.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English.

• Strong knowledge of energy and climate-related issues and a broad network within the energy sector

• Proven leadership and motivational skills, with experience managing teams.

• The ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive results in a dynamic, cross-border context

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?

The job advert will continue during the winter holidays and the response time might be longer than usual. But please submit your application latest on Sunday 2026-01-04. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Gunilla Andrée, VP Corporate Relations Sweden, at gunilla.andree@fortum.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, pleast contact Fabian Åhlin, Senior Manager Global Talent Acquisition, at fabian.ahlin@fortum.com

Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.  

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