Public Affairs Advisor - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Statkraft

Statkraft

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Public Affairs Advisor

Fulltime

Company Description:

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have over 5,300 employees in 21 countries.

We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution.

With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

In this new role, you will work with the team to represent Statkraft's business interests in Scotland and Wales.

You will be the eyes and ears for changes in policy that may impact our operations, you will support the team to engage with policy makers, and you will help to build Statkraft's reputation in these two vital markets.

Statkraft's business activities in Scotland and Wales are diverse and we are proud of the fact that the infrastructure we build is helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security and smooth the transition to net zero.

Our growing portfolio includes onshore wind, solar, grid stability, storage and green hydrogen projects - each one supporting the response to the energy, climate and biodiversity emergencies that we face.

The Public Affairs Advisor for Scotland and Wales will report to the Head of UK Public Affairs and work closely with colleagues from across Statkraft, both in the UK and across Europe.

As part of this role you will:

Work with the Head of UK Public Affairs to define Statkraft's public affairs strategy in Scotland and Wales
Manage the execution of Statkraft's tactical programme in Scotland and Wales
Coordinate consultation responses to the Scottish and Welsh Governments
Build professional relationships with relevant departments in Scotland and Wales, MSPs, MSs and MPs
Represent Statkraft in meetings, independently and with colleagues
Identify profile building opportunities in Scotland and Wales and prepare relevant colleagues as necessary
Take an active role in our trade body memberships, enhance the benefits we get from such memberships and influence their positions
Work with colleagues to develop points of view and positions on a wide range of technologies and regulatory matters
Manage agency support in Scotland and Wales; ensuring we get value for money

Qualifications:

Have worked in public affairs (experience considered will include inhouse, agency, consultancy, charity, NGO, civil service, and/or parliamentary roles)
Have a strong understanding of politics and policy making in Scotland and/or Wales
Have examples of managing, in full or in part, successful public affairs campaigns
Have experience of working on complex policy issues/in a highly regulated sector
Have experience of negotiating different points of view and establishing a consensus
Have excellent time management and prioritisation skills
Are strong communicators and networkers
Are selfstarters, happy working under their own initiative and as part of the team
Can see the bigger picture whilst maintaining attention to detail
Are keen to develop knowledge, skills and competence in areas of the role that they may be less strong.
Fluent English.
Scottish Gaelic, Scots or Welsh (desirable).

Additional Information:

Statkraft offers:

Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
Hybrid working arrangements