Offshore Wind Policy & Programs Lead

CONCITO; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CONCITO in Copenhagen hosts the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) Secretariat and seeks an experienced Policy and Programmes Manager. You will lead strategic workstreams, deliver policy outputs, and engage with governments and partners to advance offshore wind adoption globally.

The role combines policy development, market analysis, stakeholder engagement and project leadership. You will manage consultants and coordinate cross‑sector collaboration in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in offshore wind sector.
• Experience developing policy papers, briefing notes, reports and strategic recommendations.
• Experience leading projects, programmes or strategic workstreams.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with quantitative datasets.
• Experience managing consultants, research providers or external contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (GOWA working language).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned GOWA strategic priorities and workstreams.
• Develop and manage workplans, timelines, deliverables and budgets where appropriate.
• Coordinate contributions from governments, consultants, industry representatives and partner organisations.
• Manage external consultants and research providers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Track progress against agreed objectives and identify opportunities, risks and mitigation measures.
• Produce high-quality policy papers, briefing and meeting notes, strategic reports and knowledge products.
• Monitor offshore wind policy, regulatory and market developments globally.
• Prepare updates and recommendations for the Executive Director, and co-founders.
• Support fundraising activities, concept development and donor reporting where required.
• Maintain and further develop GOWA's Government Engagement Tracker and support country engagement planning.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project leadership

Policy papers

Stakeholder engagement

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

Contractor management

English communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Job description

CONCITO in Copenhagen hosts the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) Secretariat and seeks an experienced Policy and Programmes Manager. You will lead strategic workstreams, deliver policy outputs, and engage with governments and partners to advance offshore wind adoption globally.

The role combines policy development, market analysis, stakeholder engagement and project leadership. You will manage consultants and coordinate cross‑sector collaboration in a fast-paced international environment.