Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager - Hesselø Offshore Wind

About the role

Vattenfall is looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager to play a leading role in the Hesselø offshore wind project, one of Denmark's most significant future renewable energy projects. Located in the Kattegat Sea between Denmark and Sweden, about 30 km from the coast, the project has a minimum installed capacity of 800 MW and includes both offshore and onshore infrastructure. You will help ensure the project is developed in close collaboration with local communities, stakeholders and partners, acting as a bridge between the project organisation and external parties.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement stakeholder engagement and communication strategies that support project development, permitting and long-term success, including mapping stakeholder interests and developing engagement plans.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with communities, municipalities, authorities, NGOs, industry organisations, businesses and landowners, and integrate their feedback into project decisions.
• Create clear content for project channels and public meetings, providing transparent and timely information.
• Deliver consultation activities and public participation processes throughout the project lifecycle, representing Vattenfall at stakeholder forums, public events and consultation meetings.
• Support supplier, local supply chain and landowner engagement where required, and work with the wider Danish Stakeholder Engagement team.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, communications or public consultation within major infrastructure, renewable energy or sustainable development projects.
• University degree in Communications, Community Development, Psychology, International Development, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience from offshore wind, renewable energy or major infrastructure projects is an advantage, especially regarding permitting, consenting or engagement with marine users, fisheries, environmental organisations, coastal communities and regulatory bodies.

Required skills

• Strong relationship-building, facilitation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent Danish and English, written and spoken.

The role is based in Copenhagen or Kolding, with frequent travel to project-relevant locations and occasional international travel. The company offers learning and development opportunities.