Job description
Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like solar PV and batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.
We are looking for an experienced strategic communication and change professional who combines excellent communication skills with strong business understanding, sound judgement and the ability to operate confidently in a complex senior-management environment.
Our business, as well as the industry, is changing rapidly. As Senior Manager Strategic- & Change Communication, you will shape how BU Offshore communicates its strategic direction, priorities and transformation agenda. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, translate complex business topics into clear and compelling narratives, and ensure that communication actively supports leadership, engagement and successful change. You will report to the Head of Strategic Projects, a strategically oriented function in the Business Unit Offshore.
We work in an international setting and with direct exposure to senior management. For your work, you will be supported by a diverse group of peers, who have a background from management consulting companies or have previously worked in strategy functions.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Advise senior leaders on strategic, leadership and change communication, helping translate business priorities into clear communication and engagement activities.
- Develop communication concepts, narratives, presentations and key messages that support BU Offshore's strategy, transformation agenda and leadership priorities.
- Drive and deliver communication for major strategic initiatives, organisational changes and business transformations, applying change-management principles to support successful implementation.
- Facilitate and coordinate key management and employee communication formats, including leadership meetings, town halls, manager cascades, newsletters and other communication channels.
- Produce high-quality communication materials for senior management, including presentations, speeches, articles, briefing documents and management updates.
- Act as a trusted communication partner to stakeholders across BU Offshore, BA Wind and Group Functions, ensuring consistent and impactful communication.
- Lead the strategic planning and coordination of BA Wind's participation in major wind industry fairs, connecting communication, stakeholder engagement and business objectives.
Please note that this position is internally listed as Senior Strategy Advisor, and therefore the job title in the employment contract may differ from the advertised title.
Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (England), Hamburg or Berlin (Germany).
Qualifications
Your profile:
- An advanced university degree, or equivalent qualification, in communications, business, organisational development, change management or a related field, together with several years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in strategic communication, transformation or change management, ideally gained in a consulting firm or a complex international organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to structure complex and ambiguous business challenges, develop fact-based recommendations and translate them into compelling communication and engagement activities.
- Strong ability to create high-quality communication products, presentations and narratives, combining strategic thinking with excellent writing and storytelling skills.
- Experience supporting senior leaders and translating complex business topics into clear, engaging and actionable communication.
- Knowledge of change-management principles and stakeholder engagement approaches, with experience supporting organisational and business transformation.
- Strong project-management and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.
Your mindset:
- Passionate about creating a sustainable energy landscape.
- Structured, proactive, motivated and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Equally comfortable developing communication strategies and creating the content that brings them to life.
- Strong stakeholder-management skills, a cooperative team player, and an excellent communicator in an international environment.
- Committed to deadlines, quality and ownership, with a hands-on approach to delivery.
Our offer
We offer an international and collaborative working environment, attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. You will work with experienced colleagues across disciplines and be encouraged to ask questions, share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.
More Information
Incoming applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Therefore, this vacancy may be filled before the application deadline. The application deadline is October 27, 2026.
We welcome your application in English and kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: [email protected]
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. A pre-employment screening will therefore form part of the recruitment process and will reflect the requirements of the role. The screening will be conducted by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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About this role
About Vattenfall
Company Overview
Vattenfall, a Swedish state-owned energy company
HeadquartersSolna, Sweden
Founded1909
SizeApproximately 20,700 employees globally (source: vattenfall.com). Revenue of SEK 245.6 billion in 2024 (source: vattenfall.com).
What They Do
Vattenfall has transformed from a national power utility into one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, operating across generation, trading, distribution, and customer sales in multiple European markets including Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, the UK, and Finland (source: vattenfall.com). The company’s core business encompasses electricity and heat production with a strong focus on renewable energy sources such as wind power, hydro power, and nuclear power, alongside district heating, grid services, and electrification products including battery storage and hydrogen projects (source: vattenfall.com). Vattenfall’s organizational structure includes dedicated business areas for power generation, wind, heat, distribution, sales, and trading, with the Wind division managing development, construction, and operation of wind farms as well as large-scale solar power and battery projects (source: vattenfall.nl). Its diverse customer base ranges from households and business clients to municipalities, grid users, and large industrial customers, while its project business serves governments, transmission operators, and corporate offtakers through long-term energy assets and contracts (source: vattenfall.com).
Projects & Track Record
Vattenfall operates several flagship renewable energy projects, including the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, a major asset in its offshore wind portfolio (source: vattenfall.nl). The company is actively developing the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, with phase one targeting 1 GW of offshore wind capacity and a 6 MW floating solar pilot by 2029, and phase two aiming to add another 1 GW of offshore wind, 500 MW of system integration capacity, and additional floating solar by 2032 (source: vattenfall.com). In Scotland, Vattenfall has committed to the Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm in Aberdeenshire, with a planned capacity of 63 MW and commissioning expected in 2027 (source: vattenfall.com). In Germany, the company secured permits for the 97 MWp Martensdorf solar farm and is advancing the Nordlicht offshore wind projects, with final investment decisions made and construction slated to begin in 2026 for operations in 2028 and 2029 (source: nasdaq.com). Vattenfall’s Swedish portfolio includes significant battery and wind developments such as Bruzaholm onshore wind and battery, Velinga onshore wind, and Battery Toledo, underscoring its commitment to integrated renewable energy solutions (source: vattenfall.com).
Recent Developments
Over the past two years, Vattenfall has demonstrated continued growth in offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid integration projects, highlighted by a Q3 2025 increase in net sales and improved underlying operating profit in its Wind business driven by stronger volumes and availability (source: vattenfall.com). The company has made significant progress on the Zeevonk offshore wind project phases and advanced construction plans for the Nordlicht offshore wind farms in Germany, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding renewable capacity (source: vattenfall.com). Additionally, Vattenfall’s investment decision for the Clashindarroch II wind farm in Scotland and permit acquisition for the Martensdorf solar farm in Germany mark important milestones in its European renewable expansion (source: vattenfall.com).
Working There
Vattenfall offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple disciplines including wind energy, grid operations, retail, trading, engineering, project development, IT and data, finance, legal, HR, procurement, operations, and customer service (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company emphasizes flexible working arrangements, comprehensive leave policies, and strong support for learning and development, fostering a culture that values safety, teamwork, and work-life balance (source: careers.vattenfall.com). Employees benefit from home-energy related perks such as discounts on solar panels and electric vehicle chargers, reflecting Vattenfall’s commitment to sustainability both externally and internally (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company’s Solna headquarters serves as a major workplace location, supporting a diverse and dynamic workforce in Sweden (source: careers.vattenfall.com).
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