Narvik Stakeholder & Community Engagement Lead

Nscale; Narvik; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is hiring a Norwegian Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager to support the development and long-term operation of our Narvik infrastructure. You will act as the on-the-ground representative, building relationships with local authorities, communities, and stakeholder groups to ensure engagement is embedded in delivery.

You will coordinate with project and contractor teams, manage inquiries, and escalate risks early while communicating clearly with internal stakeholders about local

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 and planning bodies, MPs and local political stakeholders, 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, ensuring two-way communication with local communities.
• Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and accessible across all audiences.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of local community concerns and priorities.
• Track and manage enquiries, complaints, and emerging issues with clear ownership and response plans.
• 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.
• Ensure community considerations are factored into key project decisions.
• Develop and communicate the local economic and community impact of the project, including jobs, local supply chain, and community benefits.
• Identify and build partnerships with local organisations (e.g. education providers, community groups).
• Provide clear briefings and updates to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Monitor the local political and community environment and provide insight on emerging risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Community engagement

Public affairs

Regulatory environments

Job description

Nscale is hiring a Norwegian Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager to support the development and long-term operation of our Narvik infrastructure. You will act as the on-the-ground representative, building relationships with local authorities, communities, and stakeholder groups to ensure engagement is embedded in delivery.

You will coordinate with project and contractor teams, manage inquiries, and escalate risks early while communicating clearly with internal stakeholders about local