Head Of Government Affairs, New England

Imagine a future where you develop and implement government affairs strategies supporting the development of our existing projects and its growth.

Join us in this role where you'll lead engagement with state and local government officials, regulators, partners, and other community stakeholders in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and other states in the region as warranted.

Welcome to Corporate Affairs

You'll be part of Government Affairs and Market Strategy, NE where you, together with your colleagues, will manage external partnerships and consultants and work closely with public affairs, permitting, and other internal teams to advance our business in the region. We work closely with the Revolution Wind team and future awarded projects in New England to develop and implement market engagement strategies and de-risk project development.

As a team, we work collaboratively and cultivate a collegial team atmosphere, encouraging professional development and embracing learning opportunities.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have five years of experience working with elected officials, regulators, environmental NGOs, and local community organizations
• have an established and bipartisan network of relationships in state and local government
• are an active member of the community and market
• are able to work independently and with a wide range of stakeholder interests and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• are able to work on a weekly basis in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and as needed in Rhode Island and other New England states
• are a team player with a professional track record of adding value through collaborative work with colleagues.

Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Join a global leader in renewable energy

Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You'll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Shape the future with us

Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accomodation@orsted.com.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country.