Senior Environmental & Social Advisor

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Sustainability specialist to contribute to initiatives focused on sustainability reporting, biodiversity and environmental management, and training within the organization. The role should enhance the sustainability performance of our BA while fostering a culture of sustainable practices. The current position is a temporary position for a 12-month period, with possibilities to extend if considered necessary. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Sustainability Management System and reporting: Lead the sustainability management systems improvement initiatives, including the reporting processes and routines.  
• Biodiversity Strategy and Management: Play a key role in defining and implementing a biodiversity strategy and improvement of biodiversity management systems in the BA.
• Sustainability management and risk assessments on new development projects: Support and facilitate the sustainability management and risk assessments processes on new development projects following the Statkraft requirements (e.g., CPM). 
• Training and Learning: Promote and facilitate training and capacity building activities on sustainability management and related topics of interest across the BA.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or higher degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field. 
• At least 5 years experience with sustainability management and/or reporting following best international practice and standards.
• Digital competence, e.g. Power BI, Sharepoint, etc.
• Experience in developing and implementing biodiversity and sustainability strategies. 
• Excellent communication skills and experience leading training sessions. 
• A commitment to environmental and social responsibility. 
• Networking skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: 

• An opportunity to influence the framework conditions for renewable energy and contributing to a greener society. 
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company. 
• Unlimited 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 work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave, and work life balance principles. 
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

Interested? 

If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply with your CV and cover letter through our career pages. 

Contact person: For questions or more information please contact Orlando San Martin (Head Advisor and Team Leader: Sustainability), telephone: +47 45066484.

Location: Oslo

Application deadline: December 5th/ Continuous. 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire.