Community & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Nscale; Norway; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Norway-based Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager to coordinate local engagement for the infrastructure project. You will act as the on‑the‑ground representative, building relationships with local authorities, MPs, community groups, and other stakeholders, and ensuring clear, two‑way communication.

Reporting to the Global Affairs function, you’ll shape engagement plans, track issues, escalate risks early, and work with programme teams to embed community considerations

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in community engagement, public affairs, local government, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of how local communities and decision-making structures operate (particularly in the UK planning system).
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, development, or construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex projects clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary local representative for Nscale, building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, MPs, community leaders and representative groups.
• Develop and maintain a clear stakeholder map and engagement plan.
• Design and deliver a structured community engagement programme for the project.
• Design and deliver consultations, public meetings, and briefings with two-way communication.
• Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and accessible across all audiences.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of local community concerns and priorities; track and manage inquiries and emerging issues with clear ownership.
• Escalate risks early, including political opposition, media, or community concerns.
• Work closely with programme and contractor teams to ensure community engagement is embedded in delivery.
• Provide guidance to internal teams and contractors on how to engage with local stakeholders.
• Develop and communicate the local economic and community impact of the project (jobs, local supply chain, community benefits).
• Provide clear briefings and updates to internal stakeholders and monitor the local political environment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Public affairs

Local government

Job description

Nscale is seeking a Norway-based Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager to coordinate local engagement for the infrastructure project. You will act as the on‑the‑ground representative, building relationships with local authorities, MPs, community groups, and other stakeholders, and ensuring clear, two‑way communication.

Reporting to the Global Affairs function, you’ll shape engagement plans, track issues, escalate risks early, and work with programme teams to embed community considerations