Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager Italy Milano

Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager Italy

- Full-time

**Company Description**:

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century.

That's what we offer.

125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we don't see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution.

With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there's more work to be done - that's why we need you to join us.

**Location**: Milan (preferred)

We are looking for a Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager for Statkraft's business in Italy.

In this new role, you will play a key part in developing our business.

Statkraft's business activities in Italy are diverse and include the development of wind, solar, and storage as well as a growing PPA business.

Our team has grown out of all recognition and as our business and significance in Italy grows, so should our influence and reputation.

We see public affairs as a critical component to our successful growth.

This is a new role.

The Public Affairs Manager will report to the VP Public Affairs Europe and work hand in hand with the leadership team in Italy.

**As part of this role you will**:

- Manage the public affairs process in Italy

- Monitor and report on regulatory risks and opportunities

- Manage specific policy and regulatory initiatives

- Grow Statkraft's positive reputation in Italy

- Provide briefings for colleagues to talk on sector, policy and regulatory matters

- Co-ordinate our role in our trade body memberships, enhance the benefits we get from such memberships and influence their positions

- Manage our response to key consultations

- Develop "Thought Leadership" on topics ranging from climate action to the energy market to tech issues to sustainability

- Ensure consistency with Statkraft's key positions and views across technologies and regulatory matters

- Co-ordinate with PA colleagues across Europe

Co-ordinate with Communications Manager in Italy and other business areas

**Qualifications**:

- Master's degree, preferably in Political Science, EU politics, Social Science or equivalent.

- A proven track record of public affairs success in the energy sector in Italy

- Understanding and experience of how to engage with political and governmental stakeholders

- In-depth knowledge of the Italian renewables and energy markets

- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Italian energy and climate policy, drivers and processes

- Proficiency in European and Italian energy policy and regulation

- Strong communication, influencing and relationship building skills

- Extended network in the energy sector

- You should be confident in your thinking and opinions and, at the same time, be able to accommodate diverse opinions from across the business

- Passion for climate action and the resilience to make a difference

- Ability to dive into the detail and see the big picture

- Experience of working in a multinational (desirable)

- Fluent Italian and English

**Additional Information**:

**Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered.

To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table.

We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.