Head of International Affairs

Why Statkraft?
Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

Statkraft is the largest power company in Norway and has a large European and International Renewable Portfolio. As Head of International Affairs in Corporate Politics and Ownership Department, you will: 

• Support Statkraft’s European and International business activities on governmental affairs 

• Drive and contribute to the Groups Public Affairs strategy and services for Statkraft’s International and European business activities 

• Be a contact point towards Norwegian authorities and embassies for international affairs, political conferences and meetings 

• Contribute to the monitoring of international and geopolitical developments, and assess implications for Statkraft and renewable energy markets   

Qualifications

We look for an experienced head advisor with the essential skills to future-proof our business and renewable energy solutions. That includes: 

• More than ten years' experience from diplomacy, government, business organisations, international companies or similar 

• Understanding and experience from public affairs work 

• Deep insight into international relations or foreign affairs 

• Master’s degree or similar   

This is also useful in your role:  

• You enjoy cooperation and have strong collaboration skills 

• Strategic and analytic mindset 

• Structured and operational 

• Ability to work independently and drive projects 

• Excellent writing skills in Norwegian and English  

English and Norwegian language fluency required. 

Why Statkraft?
With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.  

This includes: 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD 

• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 

• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride

• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles (local specific) 

• A company sportsclub with various activity groups, such as soccer, yoga, sailing, climbing, boxing, cabin rentals, and much more  

• The chance to enjoy a break and change of scenery in one of our amazing Statkraft cabins across the country

• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background 

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 

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.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

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

For more information about the position please contact Julie Wedege, SVP Corporate Politics & Ownership at julie.wedege@statkraft.com or Petter Tollefsen, Head of Governmental Relations and International Affairs, at petter.tollefsen@statkraft.com.

To apply, please submit your CV and motivational letter as soon as possible, and latest within the 11th of June 2025.