Manager Public Affairs

Are you motivated by turning insights into ideas, building trusted relationships and helping move important policy discussions forward?

Fortum is looking for a Public Affairs Manager Sweden, who will support our public affairs agenda, strengthen our stakeholder engagement and help ensure a clear and consistent Fortum voice across priority policy issues.This is a forward-leaning and hands-on role at the intersection of business, politics, sustainability, communications and societal development. You will work closely with colleagues across Fortum to identify opportunities, build alignment and help turn shared priorities into action.

About the role

You will support Fortum's public affairs agenda in Sweden by identifying opportunities, building relationships and helping drive external engagement on key policy and societal issues.

Working closely with business unit representatives within Fortum, communications and sustainability experts, nationally and on Nordic and EU level. You will contribute to a coordinated and proactive public affairs approach that strengthens Fortum's position in Sweden. You will play an important role in bringing different perspectives together into clear and consistent public affairs messaging.

Support strategic public affairs initiatives:

• Monitor and analyse political, regulatory and societal developments relevant to Fortum’s business.
• Support the development and implementation of public affairs strategies and activities in Sweden.
• Bring forward ideas, initiatives and opportunities that strengthen Fortum’s external positioning and stakeholder engagement.
• Help translate policy developments in Sweden and in the EU into relevant insights, messages and actions for the business.
• Be a driving force in cross-functional work to help shape Fortum’s policy agenda and move agreed priorities forward.
• Act as a trusted and constructive partner to colleagues across the organisation on public affairs matters.

Build and strengthen stakeholder relationships:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, authorities, industry organisations, think tanks and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support Fortum’s participation in external forums, networks and industry discussions.
• Represent Fortum at stakeholder meetings, seminars and events when relevant.

Contribute to thought leadership and external engagement:

• Support the planning and execution of public affairs events, roundtables and stakeholder activities.
• Contribute to policy papers, consultation responses, reports, opinion pieces and external communication initiatives.

About you

• At least 7 year’s experience in public affairs, government relations, public policy, communications, political advisory or a related field.
• A strong understanding of Swedish politics, policymaking and regulation. Experience of energy or climate issues is an advantage.
• Interest in, and/or experience from EU energy politics is considered an advantage.
• The ability to build trust and develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and creative approach, with the ability to spot opportunities and turn ideas into practical initiatives.
• Experience of coordinating projects and bringing people together around shared goals and messages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English.
• The ability to navigate a complex organisation and combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

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.

For permanent employment with Fortum Sverige AB, you may be assigned a wartime posting within the organization. For further information regarding wartime posting, please refer to the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency.

Interested?
Submit your application by 24.11.2026 at the latest.In this recruitment, we have ongoing selection, which means that we might call for interviews on an ongoing basis. If we find the right candidate, the ad can be removed before the last application date. If you would like to hear more about the position, please contact Elin Tibell through e-mail elin.tibell@fortum.com
Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

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