Public Affairs Manager

In this new role, you will work with the team to represent Statkraft’s business interests in Ireland.  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 this key market.   

Statkraft’s business activities in Ireland is 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, offshore wind, solar, grid stability and energy storage projects – each one supporting the response to the energy, climate and biodiversity emergencies that we face.

We see public affairs as a critical component to Statkraft’ successful growth and we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about renewing the way the world is powered and who shares our values of acting responsibly, growing together and making an impact.

The Public Affairs Manager for Ireland will report to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs and work closely with colleagues from across Statkraft, both in Ireland and across Europe.

Please note that it is expected that this role will require the successful candidate to be based in Cork, with some travel as the role requires.

As part of this role you will:

• Work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs to define and manage Statkraft’s public affairs strategy in Ireland
• Manage the execution of Statkraft’s strategy in Ireland
• Coordinate consultation responses to the Irish Government and relevant State Agencies
• Build professional relationships with relevant departments officials and political representatives
• Represent Statkraft in meetings, independently and with colleagues 
• Identify profile building opportunities, and networking events, 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
• Identify and develop ways to communicate our key policy asks and challenges