Head of Public Affairs

Unlocking Permits and Policy Pathways for Next-Generation Hydropower.

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 Public Affairs, you will design, shape, and deliver SeaPattern’s Public Affairs 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 public affairs function and have the mandate to build additional capability as the company grows.

The role is based in Linköping, 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.
  

Marketing & Events

• Shape and safeguard SeaPattern’s brand identity across all touchpoints.

• Oversee compelling storytelling and thought leadership that makes complex energy technology accessible.

• Develop and execute digital strategies to engage and grow SeaPattern’s audience.

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 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

• 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.

• Proven success leading communications in organizations with complex stakeholder landscapes.

• 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 public affairs, and corporate communications and comfortable managing the authority dialogue end-to-end

• Experience leading integrated communications strategies in energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.

• Succesfully secured permits, approvals, or regulatory breakthroughs

• Experience working towrads clearly defined KPIs tied to regulatory progression

• 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.

As a person you:

• understand public trust-building in regulated and infrastructure-heavy sectors and communicate with clarity and responsibility.

• take personal ownership of both strategy and outcome and are able to combine strategic thinking with operational execution

• are comfortable carrying responsibility in complex and uncertain regulatory processes

• see obstacles as problems to solve

• are persistent and long-term oriented and does not back down when processes become slow or difficult

• are action-oriented and transform matters to formal decisions

• are tructured and analytical when navigating complex regulatory frameworks

• build trust through clarity, consistency, and factual credibility

• are confident in dialogue with authorities and senior decision-makers

• thrive in environments with high responsibility, pace, and uncertainty
  

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.

About SeaPattern