Norway Stakeholder & Community Engagement Lead

Nscale; Narvik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is recruiting a Norway Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager to support the successful development and long-term operation of its infrastructure locally in Narvik. You will be the on-the-ground representative, building relationships with local authorities, MPs, community groups, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

You will work within the Global Affairs function to ensure the project is understood, supported, and delivered with minimal disruption.

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.
• Comfortable acting as the local "face" of a project and representing the organisation externally.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Public affairs

Community engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

Nscale is recruiting a Norway Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager to support the successful development and long-term operation of its infrastructure locally in Narvik. You will be the on-the-ground representative, building relationships with local authorities, MPs, community groups, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

You will work within the Global Affairs function to ensure the project is understood, supported, and delivered with minimal disruption.