Public Affairs and Regulatory Manager Spain

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and a global energy market operator. We are a vibrant, diverse and strongly connected community of over 4800 people, working across 19 countries within Europe, South America and Asia. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From solar, wind and hydrogen development to algorithmic energy trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in delivering energy infrastructure that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done and we depend on inspired, creative and dedicated people who want to shape a brighter future with us - that’s why we need you to join us.

**Job Description**:
**Location **Madrid

We are looking for Manager to head up our Public Affairs and Regulatory requirements for Statkraft’s business in Spain. In this new role you will play a key part in developing our business. Statkraft’s business activities in Spain are diverse and include the development of wind and solar as well as a significant trading & origination presence. Our business has grown out of all recognition. As our business and significance in Spain continues to grow, so should our influence and reputation. We see public affairs as a critical component to our successful growth.

This is a new role. The Manager will report to the VP Public Affairs Europe and also work hand in hand with the Country Manager and leadership team in Spain.

**As part of this role you will**:

- Manage the public affairs process in Spain
- Drive specific policy and regulatory initiatives including responses to consultations and proposed legislation
- Work with Comms and management to develop a positive reputation for Statkraft in Spain
- Encourage and enable colleagues to talk on sector, policy and regulatory matters.
- Enhance our benefits from trade body memberships and influence their positions
- Ensure consistency with Statkraft’s key positions and views across technologies and regulatory matters
- Co-ordinate with PA and regulatory colleagues across Europe and other business areas
- Manage agency support in Spain; ensuring we get value for money

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree, preferably in Political Science, EU politics, Social Science or equivalent.
- A track record of public affairs and regulatory involvement in the Spanish energy market
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Spanish energy and climate policy, drivers and processes
- Proficiency in European energy policy and regulation.
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship building skills
- You should know your own mind and have opinions and, at the same time, be able to accommodate diverse opinions from across the business
- You will need to be a self starter and comfortable with forging a new role in the business
- Passion for climate action and the resilience to make a difference
- Experience of working in an international environment
- Fluent Spanish and English.

Additional Information

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.