Community Liaison Manager

As Community Liaison Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Work as part of the project development team to manage consultation and engagement activity on an expanding portfolio of renewable projects
  • Oversee the production and implementation of project communications & engagement plan
  • Manage interactions with local communities and other stakeholders from site selection through to construction, to support successful project outcomes
  • Deliver clear and concise communications that have the audience in mind, tailoring approach to meet the needs of each project
  • Guide project teams on the Statkraft approach to deliver public engagement
  • Originate and create communications material for digital and print media
  • Manage project website and liaise with digital communications colleagues
  • Organise and attend public events such as community meetings, exhibitions and webinars
  • Create persuasive messaging and communications for decision-makers and media
  • Manage external PR/design consultants to contribute relevant expertise in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Ensure consultation and engagement is carried out in accordance with latest planning policy and legal requirements such as GDPR and Lobbying Act
  • Collate community engagement reports to support planning applications
  • Act as the interface between the community and project manager to ensure community aspects are being addressed and delivered where possible
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Statkraft’s project development activities through lessons learned processes and knowledge transfer
  • Maintain industry knowledge on relevant wider issues, including event attendance
  • Attend occasional events across the UK, sometimes in the evening
  • Be an advocate for Statkraft and its projects
  • Degree level or equivalent within a relevant subject, e.g. Engineering, Environmental, Communications
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement on development projects, ideally in renewables
  • An understanding of community dynamics and proven ability working with community groups
  • Experience in media management at a regional level
  • An understanding of the political and regulatory environment
  • A team player with strong communication, influencing and relationship building skills
  • Highly computer literate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and high level of attention-to-detail
  • Pro-active, creative and solution-orientated approach to problem solving
  • Personable, keen to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Strong organisational ability, demonstrated ability to prioritise
  • Passionate about the environment and renewable energy

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. 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 work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society 
  • Professional and personal development in an exciting global company 
  • A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture 
  • A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background 
  • Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes 
  • Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation 
  • The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background 
  • Hybrid working with ability to work from our London / Cardiff / Glasgow office locations to collaborate with project teams
  • Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation. 

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft ermöglicht saubere Energie seit über einem Jahrhundert. Das ist unser Angebot. 125 Jahre beispiellose Expertise in der Versorgung der Welt mit dem, was sie am dringendsten braucht. Wir visionieren eine Welt, die ausschließlich mit erneuerbarer Energie betrieben wird. Denn im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel sehen wir erneuerbare Energie nicht als Teil der Lösung – wir glauben, sie muss die Lösung sein. Mit uns gestalten Sie eine Karriere, die wirklich zukunftsweisend ist, mit vielen erstaunlichen Möglichkeiten und Angeboten, die dazu passen. Aber es gibt noch mehr zu tun – deshalb brauchen wir Sie, um sich uns anzuschließen!

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