Public Affairs Advisor

We are looking for an experienced Public Affairs Advisor to serve as Outokumpu’s voice among key decision-makers in Finland. By proactively engaging policymakers and stakeholders, you will build trusted relationships and reinforce Outokumpu’s position as a forward-thinking leader in the metals and mining industry.

We are seeking a candidate with established relationships with Finnish decision-makers with strong interpersonal and communications skills. While the focus of the position is in Finland, deep knowledge of and experience within the Finnish political system and processes are essential. 

The role will be based in Outokumpu’s headquarters in Helsinki and reports to Karoliina Rasi, Head of Public Affairs, Europe. 

Key Responsibilities

• Government & Regulatory Relations: Lead Outokumpu’s Public Affairs activities in Finland. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Finnish legislative and regulatory processes, as well as hands-on experience in public affairs to be successful.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Network Building: Build, develop, and maintain strong, trusted relationships with policymakers, government officials, regulators, trade associations, and key industry stakeholders. In this role, strong interpersonal and influencing skills are essential.
• Societal Communications: Take a proactive role in content creation and messaging related to our regulative agenda. In our small Public Affairs team, this role “holds the pen” on their own area of responsibility – drafting position papers, contributing to press releases, and supporting executive statements.
• Internal Alignment & Collaboration: The role requires structural way or working and the ability to develop our public affairs processes further, as well as close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as operations, compliance, and sustainability teams to ensure alignment between public affairs activities and corporate priorities. 

What you bring

• Masters degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years in public affairs or government relations, and additional experience in communications.
• Deep understanding of the political landscape and processes, regulatory environments primarily in Finland and the ability to build and sustain strategic networks are essential to succeed in this role.
• Experience from EU-level influencing is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills; ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear messaging.
• Due to the nature of the job, we are looking for a native Finnish speaker with professional English skills. German and Swedish considered as advantage.
• Strategic thinker, relationship builder, resilient under pressure, and adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments with a structure-friendly working style. 

Impact

This role ensures that Outokumpu’s stainless steel operations and sustainable mining activities are effectively represented in policy discussions. It strengthens our reputation as a sustainable and innovative industry leader and contributes to shaping regulatory frameworks that enable responsible growth.

The role focuses on building strong relationships with decisionmakers, increasing their understanding of Outokumpu’s priorities and perspectives, and ensuring our viewpoints are clearly and credibly represented in relevant forums.

As the Public Affairs function is still developing, the role also requires strong structural and organizational capabilities. The successful candidate will help shape processes, ways of working, and governance for Public Affairs activities.

Why join us

Outokumpu offers the opportunity to work for a global leader in stainless steel that combines cutting edge innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability, producing materials with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than the industry average.

Outokumpu as the market leader in Europe plays a key role in ensuring self-sufficiency in stainless steel production, which is vital for the EU’s strategic autonomy, supporting employment and being essential for, for example, both defense and the green transition. 

You will join a dynamic and ambitious team that values collaboration, high performance, and mutual respect. We aim high, work with strong purpose, and take pride in delivering meaningful impact together. At Outokumpu, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of an industry that truly matters.

More information:

Karoliina Rasi, Head of Public Affairs, Europe
Tel. +32 476 349 263, Karoliina.rasi@outokumpu.com

Availability via phone:
January 5 and 6 between 11–12  EET.

Päivi Allenius, SVP Brand, Communications & Public Affairs
Tel. +358 40 753 7374, paivi.allenius@outokumpu.com
Availability via phone:
December 30 and January 1 between 8–10 EET.

We look forward to your application! Please submit your CV and a cover letter by January 15,  2026.

A security clearance will be conducted for the selected applicant. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may contact candidates before the application period ends. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.