Public Affairs Manager

Shape public policy and regulation for electrification in Europe
Join NKT’s Group Stakeholder Relations team and contribute to the electrification of industry, cities, and societies. As Public Affairs Manager, you will coordinate engagement with public authorities and help shape the framework and regulation for energy and industrial policy in Germany. This is an opportunity to work in a global company investing significantly in Europe’s green transition. Do you want to take part in building the conditions for future energy and critical infrastructure?

Coordinate public engagement and policy initiatives across Germany
In this role, you will plan and execute public affairs activities in Germany, working closely with colleagues across business units and functions. You will support positioning NKT in relevant political and regulatory discussions and ensure alignment between business priorities and external engagement. The position offers exposure to key decision-makers and the opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Plan, coordinate and execute engagement with authorities and governments in Germany
• Identify priority areas and opportunities for public affairs activities
• Develop and implement engagement and messaging strategies
• Maintain stakeholder mapping and prioritisation
• Build relationships with political stakeholders and industry organisations

You will be reporting to the Head of Group Stakeholder Relations. The role is based in Berlin or alternatively in Copenhagen and includes travel across Northern Europe, up to 50 days per year.

Structured communicator with collaborative and self-motivated mindset
You are organised, diplomatic, and comfortable working with different stakeholders in a complex environment. You take initiative and follow through on tasks with attention to detail. You communicate clearly and tailor your approach depending on the situation. You are comfortable representing organisational interests in public settings and enjoy working with colleagues across teams and countries.

You also have:

• Experience working with regulatory and public affairs
• Knowledge of energy and industrial policy in Germany and Europe
• Experience engaging with governments, administrations or interest organisations
• Fluency in German and English and preferably working knowledge of Danish
• Experience working in an international or cross-functional environment

Be part of accelerating electrification across Europe
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are deeply committed to establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your professional capabilities while working with colleagues across Europe. You will gain insight into policy development, large-scale infrastructure investments, and stakeholder collaboration in an international setting, while contributing to projects that support the transition to sustainable energy systems.

"As a leader, I value curiosity, collaboration and clear communication. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues and external stakeholders to help position NKT in an evolving policy landscape," says Hiring Manager, Michael Suhr.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 1 July 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact the hiring manager, Michael Suhr, at +45 20888629 or michael.suhr@nkt.com. Please note that due to GDPR, we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions. 

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

#LI-Hybrid

About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com