Communication Lead, Business Area New Energy Solution

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivaled 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.

But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

Job Description

Corporate Communications and Marketing (CCM) is responsible for strengthening the overall position of Statkraft in Norway and internationally, both internally and externally. The Leadership and internal communication team is responsible for coordinating complete communication services to all Business Areas in Statkraft, as well as functional global responsibility for leadership and internal communication. 

We are seeking a senior communications professional to coordinate external and internal communications deliverables to our business area, New Energy Solutions. This business area is Statkraft’s incubator of new energy businesses and has global responsibility for hydrogen, Venture, EV charging, biofuel, district heating, and research and development (R&D) activities. New Energy Solutions is also responsible for finding, developing, and scaling new opportunities in green energy technologies. 

You will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and plans to help deliver on New Energy Solution’s objectives. This includes working closely together with New Energy Solution’s management and experts and being their trusted advisor across a range of communication fields.  

The ideal candidate can work operationally and strategically and is highly organized and able to perform in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior communications professional who enjoys leading teams and working holistically with communications.  

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of all communications services to Business Area New Energy Solutions
• Act as a single point of contact for the BA New Energy Solution’s Executive Vice President and management team  
• Participate in New Energy Solutions’ management team meetings and other key meetings and arenas to secure business alignment and understanding
• Coordinate and lead deliveries from a team of communication professionals across functions (internal, external, content, etc.)  
• Develop and execute communication strategies and plans, messaging, and content development internally (Workplace, town halls, offsites, leadership gatherings, etc.) and coordinate external communication and content production (presentations, speeches, media interviews, SoMe, meetings, etc.)
• Have a dedicated responsibility for the practical day-to-day delivery of internal communications
• Be an integrated part of the Leadership and internal communication team/function (8 people) and broader Corporate Communication and Marketing department, consisting of approx. 30 communications professionals

Qualifications

• A degree in business, communication, or a related field. Relevant experience may compensate for a lack of relevant education
• A minimum of 8 –10 years of experience, preferably from the (renewable) energy industry and new technologies. 
• 360-degrees communications professional
• Experience in building trust-based relationships and support for executives and senior managers
• Experience in developing and implementing internal communication and change communication strategies
• Strategic mindset with strong operational and execution capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in Norwegian and English

To be successful in this role, we also believe you have:

• Strong people and project management skills, good collaboration skills, and a team player
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced and high-performing environment
• High attention to detail, flexibility, and excellent multitasking skills
• Eagerness to learn more about the business and ability to adapt to a changing environment 

You will report to Vice President Leadership and Internal Communication in Oslo. 

Additional Information

What we offer: 

• An opportunity to influence the framework conditions for renewable energy and contribute to a greener society 
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company 
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organization  
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation and a strong commercial culture 
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age, and cultural background 
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hiring. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization. 

The location for this role is at our HQ in Lilleaker, Oslo, Norway. 

For more information about the position please contact Julie Diez Bryn (Vice President VP Leadership & Internal Communications) at juliediez.bryn@statkraft.com.

To apply, please submit your CV and motivational letter as soon as possible, and latest by the 16th of October 2023.  

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower and Europe's largest provider of pure energy. In addition, we are a global player in energy market operations. We have 5700 employees in 21 countries.