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Vattenfall

State-owned energy company focused on renewables

Public Affairs Advisor

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/8/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Solna, Sweden
In Person
Growth & MarketingPR & Communications

About the job

Requirements
  • A university degree in a field such as political science, economics, engineering, or law.
  • Professional experience in political advocacy.
  • Knowledge of political, regulatory, and legislative processes.
  • Very strong written communication skills, including formal writing and explaining complex messages and issues to less-informed audiences.
  • Very strong verbal communication and presentation skills for audiences with varying levels of prior knowledge.
  • Experience finding solutions and value where interests conflict.
  • Ability to independently manage dialogues and advance issues with senior decision-makers.
  • Active use and development of work methods using modern tools such as artificial intelligence.
  • Excellent spoken and written Swedish and English.
  • A genuine interest in social issues and politics.
  • Ability to build new contacts and long-term relationships, listen to different perspectives, and establish trust with people from varied backgrounds.
  • Ability to maintain long-term focus on important societal and policy issues despite changing conditions.
  • Ability to draw conclusions from large volumes of information and form an overall view of complex issues.
  • Attention to detail and responsibility for high-quality work.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor, interpret, and advance Vattenfall's positions with decision-makers in assigned subject areas.
  • Develop contributions, consultation responses, and positions based on an overall perspective of Vattenfall's business.
  • Work closely with business areas to gather perspectives, build consensus, and explain how political and regulatory processes affect the business.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with external stakeholders, including politicians and officials in the Government Offices, the Riksdag, public authorities, and interest organizations.
  • Represent Vattenfall in external settings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the energy sector, electricity-intensive industry, or another heavily regulated business.
  • Experience working in the Government Offices, the Riksdag, or relevant public authorities.
  • A broad network of relevant stakeholders.
  • Experience with wind power issues.

About the company

Vattenfall is a Swedish state-owned energy company that develops and operates power generation and electricity supply. It primarily builds and runs wind farms and solar parks, and sells the generated electricity to customers across Europe. Its products work by converting natural resources—wind and sunlight—into electrical power at its plants, which is then distributed through the energy grid. Unlike many competitors, Vattenfall is owned by the Swedish government, which shapes its strategy toward publicly accountable, large-scale renewable energy investments. The company differentiates itself through its long-term state ownership and its focus on expanding renewable power across Europe, rather than pursuing a broad mix of private investments. Its goal is to be a leading European renewable energy company by growing wind and solar capacity and transitioning its portfolio away from fossil fuels toward sustainable, low-carbon power.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$5.6B

Headquarters

Solna kommun, Sweden

Founded

1909

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Vattenfall won two Danish offshore wind contracts, expanding near-term build pipeline.
  • August 25, 2026 financing gives Vattenfall EUR 3 billion liquidity through 2027.
  • July 9, 2026 InCharge bought Nima Energy charging assets, deepening EV infrastructure exposure.

What critics are saying

  • February 2026 France exit shows retail weak spots and management prioritization away from growth.
  • Reuters on February 5, 2026 said new nuclear needs direct state investment, limiting autonomy.
  • S&P on April 22, 2026 flagged 2026-2030 capex execution risk across offshore wind.

What makes Vattenfall unique

  • Swedish state ownership gives Vattenfall political backing and patient capital.
  • Vattenfall spans hydro, offshore wind, grids, and nuclear across Northern Europe.
  • June 2026 Rolls-Royce SMR selection positions Vattenfall inside Europe’s next nuclear buildout.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Financial Post
Nov 10th, 2025
Vattenfall's New Nuclear Project Gains $42M Investment

Vattenfall is set to be joined by industry giants, including Alfa Laval AB, Boliden AB, and Hitachi Energy, in a new nuclear firm. The consortium will acquire a 20% stake in Vattenfall's project company for new nuclear energy. They plan an initial investment of SEK 400 million ($42 million) in the project.

Cision
Nov 6th, 2024
Vattenfall signs EUR 2 billion revolving credit facility linked to its sustainability performance

The new credit facility replaces Vattenfall’s existing and undrawn EUR 2 billion revolving credit

Vattenfall
Mar 22nd, 2023
Vattenfall secures new credit facility

Vattenfall has secured a credit facility of EUR 3 billion, which is replacing bilateral facilities of EUR 4.3 billion that were established in 2022.