Country Communications and Government Relations Manager, Denmark

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Country Communications & Government Relations Manager Denmark

Hitachi Energy is seeking a strategic and proactive Country Communications & Government Relations Manager to lead communications and public affairs activities in this role you will strengthen relationships with policymakers media industry associations customers and other stakeholders while supporting business growth and enhancing Hitachi Energys position in the Danish energy sector.

Reporting to the Head of Communications & Government Relations Nordics you will work closely with the Danish leadership team local business units and colleagues across the Nordic and global organization. You will drive government relations initiatives executive communications stakeholder engagement media relations and thought leadership activities while monitoring political and regulatory developments relevant to our business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated communications and government relations strategy aligned with Danish business priorities and broader Nordic European and global objectives.

• Advise senior leadership on political regulatory reputational and communications opportunities and risks providing strategic recommendations and stakeholder insights.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities industry associations policymakers and other key stakeholders across the Danish energy ecosystem.

• Monitor political regulatory and legislative developments affecting the business and provide timely analysis and guidance to leadership.

• Contribute to EU advocacy by bringing Danish perspectives into European advocacy and engage Danish stakeholders on relevant EU legislative and regulatory developments.

• Lead internal and external communications activities including media relations thought leadership social media digital communications and crisis communications.

• Represent Hitachi Energy in relevant industry forums conferences working groups consultations and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Communications Political Science Public Affairs Law Energy Policy Economics or a related discipline.

• Minimum seven years of experience within public affairs government relations strategic communications media relations or corporate communications.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies linked to business objectives.

• Strong understanding of Denmarks political and regulatory landscape with the ability to engage credibly with government institutions and industry stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical and writing skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear impactful messaging and strategic advice.

• Fluent in both Danish and English with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

What We Are Looking For

You are a confident and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can effectively navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. You combine strategic judgement with hands-on execution and are comfortable influencing senior leaders across a global matrix organization. Experience within the energy infrastructure industrial technology or another regulated sector is highly valued. Knowledge of Denmarks evolving energy system electrification agenda and EU policymaking processes will be considered an advantage. Experience with agency management events campaigns or communications programs in international organizations is also welcomed.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge Does the above description sound like you Welcome to apply!

Our selection process is continuous and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires.

So if you are interested dont delay apply today!

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