Head of Communications and Public Affairs
Shaping Global Narrative, Policy Influence and Reputation for Next-Generation Hydropower
SeaPattern is scaling quickly to unlock the full potential of hydropower. Founded in Sweden by a team of visionary scientists, innovators, and engineers, we are on a mission to make hydropower more efficient, sustainable, and accessible worldwide.
This is a pivotal leadership role for a company at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy.
SeaPattern is pioneering modular, floating hydrokinetic turbines that increase the energy output of existing hydropower plants—without new infrastructure or environmental harm.
As we scale, our mission depends on trust, transparency, and world-class communications—across media, policymakers, customers, communities, and internal teams.
About the Role
As Head of Communications and Public Affairs, you will design, shape, and deliver SeaPattern’s communications strategy, reinforcing our reputation for innovation, sustainability, credibility, and positive societal impact.
This role oversees the entire communications domain: PR, public affairs, marketing, brand, and events. We are strengthening our public affairs and stakeholder engagement nationally and, over time, across Europe. This means that your initial focus of this role will be on Swedish public affairs and stakeholder relations, with a growing European, and eventually global dimension as SeaPattern expands.
You will lead and develop SeaPattern’s communications and public affairs function and have the mandate to build additional capability as the company grows.
The role is based in Linköping or Stockholm, with flexibility for remote work and travel. Full time or part time, as agreed. You will report directly to the CEO and be part of SeaPattern’s leadership team.
Your Core Responsibilities
Public Affairs & Stakeholder Advocacy
Develop and execute public affairs strategies that strengthen the case for hydropower innovation and hydrokinetic energy in Sweden, with a growing European scope.
Serve as one of SeaPattern’s public-facing ambassadors in government settings, energy-industry forums, and conferences.
Facilitate productive dialogue with public stakeholders including ministries, agencies, regulators, utilities, and industry associations.
Build coalitions with industry partners, NGOs, and research institutions to support favorable policy and regulatory environments.
Monitor political and regulatory developments and translate implications into actionable internal insights.
Media Relations & PR
Proactively cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, and influencers across energy, climate, technology, business, and policy media.
Develop and maintain coherent messaging frameworks for all external communications.
Draft press materials, statements, Q&As, and narrative briefs for routine, sensitive, and high-stakes scenarios.
Prepare executives for interviews, panels, and media engagements through briefings, message coaching, and strategic guidance.
Marketing & Events
Brand Management: Shape and safeguard SeaPattern’s brand identity across all touchpoints.
Content Strategy & Creation: Oversee compelling storytelling and thought leadership that makes complex energy technology accessible.
Digital & Social Media: Develop and execute digital strategies to engage and grow SeaPattern’s audience.
Corporate Communications & Events: Ensure message consistency across corporate channels and lead impactful events, conferences, and outreach initiatives.
To Make This Possible
You will set direction for, execute, and continuously refine a communications plan that advances SeaPattern’s strategic objectives and reputation.
You will also contribute to:
Issues & crisis management: anticipating and managing reputational and policy risks.
Internal communications & employer branding: supporting culture-building and internal alignment.
Community & regulatory communications: ensuring transparent, respectful engagement in regions where SeaPattern operates or deploys solutions.
Investor communications alignment: ensuring consistent messaging in collaboration with leadership and finance teams.
Who You Are
You are a strategic communications leader passionate about building trust and momentum around clean energy and infrastructure solutions. You thrive in fast-paced environments and can tailor messages for media, policymakers, investors, partners, employees, and local communities.
Experience & Track Record
General Background
Proven success leading communications in organizations with complex stakeholder landscapes.
Strong understanding of energy-sector fundamentals and Swedish energy policy and the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences in a clear and accessible way.
In-depth knowledge of government processes, including the interaction between legislation, public authorities, and the business sector.
Experience in hydropower, impact companies, environmental topics, renewables, or infrastructure is a plus.
Experience working with environmental and permitting issues, preferably from county administrative boards or other relevant authorities is a plus.
Fluent English and Swedish required.
Professional Experience
10+ years’ experience in PR, public affairs, and/or corporate communications.
Experience leading integrated communications strategies in energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.
Engagement with senior journalists, policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders.
Public affairs experience in Sweden; European exposure is a strong plus.
Digital communications, social media strategy, and multi-platform content creation.
Event design and execution—from technology launches to policy roundtables and stakeholder engagement.
Leadership & Relationships
Ability to build trusted relationships with media, policymakers, partners, and executive teams.
Strong storytelling skills that translate technical innovation into compelling narratives.
Experience leading teams and preparing senior leaders for high-stakes public engagements.
Personal Qualities
You understand public trust-building in regulated and infrastructure-heavy sectors and communicate with clarity and responsibility.
You excel at:
Storytelling
Strategic judgment
Public engagement
Influence and alignment
What We Offer
An opportunity to shape the communications and public affairs strategy for a hard-tech company accelerating the clean energy transition. Competitive compensation, long-term incentives, and a key leadership role in SeaPattern’s continued growth.
- Department
- Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- Locations
- SeaPattern Stockholm Office, SeaPattern HQ - Linköping
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About SeaPattern
SeaPattern was founded in Sweden by a team of visionary scientists, innovators and engineers who shared a common vision - to unleash the power of hydropower.
We want to make hydropower more efficient, sustainable and accessible. Our modular, floating hydrokinetic turbines are placed in an optimized microgrid, increasing the energy output of existing hydropower plants without new infrastructure or environmental harm. Our solution is scalable, affordable, and non-invasive, and can also serve as a standalone run-of-the-river solution in areas where traditional hydropower isn’t viable.
This kind of energy is exactly the kind of energy solution the world needs - fast, scalable, and affordable. The future of clean energy won’t build itself. Let’s get to work together - join our mission!
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