Help build Europe's carbon management market

Randstad AS; Stavanger; Híbrido; NOK 850.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Two days remote per week

Competitive compensation

Pension and insurance plans

Descripción de la vacante

Northern Lights, headquartered in Stavanger, is seeking a strategic Communications & Public Affairs Advisor to support growth and market expansion. The role sits at the intersection of communications, public affairs, and business development, reporting to the Director for Communications & Public Affairs.

The successful candidate will engage media, translate complex topics for diverse audiences, and collaborate with commercial teams while maintaining relations with partners and stakeholders

Formación

• Experience in PR agencies, political advisory roles, or corporate comms within energy or complex industries.
• Hands-on communicator who writes and produces high-quality content independently.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian is required.

Responsabilidades

• Be primary media contact, build journalist relationships and prep leadership for interviews.
• Translate technical topics into clear stories for diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on announcements and market expansion.
• Maintain relationships with joint venture partners and external stakeholders.
• Participate in emergency response planning and execution.
• Plan visits and events at Stavanger HQ and Øygarden terminal, representing the company.
• Support reporting requirements for public support initiatives.
• Support Communications Director as a sounding board when needed.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Public affairs

Content writing

Crisis communications

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Descripción del empleo

Northern Lights is seeking a strategic, proactive and hands-on Communications & Public Affairs Advisor to support the continued commercial growth of the world's first open-access CO₂ transport and storage company. With operations ongoing, commercial agreements secured with customers across Europe, and an expansion to offer additional storage capacity to the market, Northern Lights is building on a strong foundation as it expands its customer base,helps scaling Europe's carbon management industry and continue building the brand.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of communications, public affairs and business development, supporting Northern Lights as we expand our customer base, enter new markets and help shape the policy frameworks underpinning a new European industry.

Based at our headquarters in Stavanger, you will report to and work in close partnership with the Director for Communication & Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for media, buildstrong relationships with journalists, develop content and prepareexecutive leadership for interviews.
  
• Translate complex industrial, technical, and commercial topics into clear, accurate, and engaging stories tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Work closely with the commercial team in different markets on the announcements of new customer contracts, milestones, and market expansion.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our joint venture partners (Equinor, Shell, TotalEnergies) and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the company's emergency response organisation.
• Plan and execute visits, events, and representation at our terminal in Øygarden and headquarters in Stavanger, serving as a trusted representative for the company.
• Manage and contribute to the execution of requirements for public support, including structured reporting.
• Act as a sounding board for the Communications Directorand provide assistancewhenneeded.

Qualifications and Profile

We are looking for a driven communications professional who combines strategic thinking with strong execution skills and a keen understanding of media and public affairs. You have a proven track record from PR agencies, political advisory roles, or corporate communications within the energy sector or other complex industries. You hold a degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. Experience in crisis communications and emergency response is an advantage.

To succeed in this role, you are a hands-on communicator who takes initiative and enjoy writing and producing high-quality content independently. You understand the commercial context of our business and know how to tailor messages to different audiences. You are adaptable and resilient, able to prioritise effectively and stay calm when balancing competing stakeholder interests in a fast-paced enviroment.

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Norwegian are required.

What We Offer

You will play a central role in driving our success while embodying our core values: Innovative, Dedicated, Reliable, and Open.

This is an exciting time to join us. Northern Lights is entering a new phase where communications play an increasingly vital role in supporting our commercial goals and building long-term trust. You will help shape the story of a scaling industry within a collaborative, international environment close to key decision-makers.

We offer an international "One Team" culture characterised by professional pride, open dialogue, and a vibrant social environment. The position is based in Stavanger and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive pension and insurance plans, and flexible work arrangements including up to two days of remote work per week. The role requires some travel, both in Norway and internationally.