Community Engagement & Government Affairs Manager

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team
member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build
trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join
our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About The Role

As the Community Engagement & Government Affairs Manager (Norway), you will be the face of Nscale for local
municipalities, regional authorities, and the host communities of our high-tech AI infrastructure. Your mission is to ensure Nscale is recognised as a responsible, value-adding neighbour by bridging the gap between our technical operations and local stakeholders. You will report to the MD Scandinavia and work day-to-day with Norwegian site teams to foster trust and community involvement.

What You'll be Doing

• Local Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary contact for mayors, local councils, and
  community leaders in existing and future site locations.
• Community Investment: Design and lead "Good Neighbor" programs, including STEM
  educational partnerships with schools and support for local sports and culture.
• Permitting & Regulatory Support: Collaborate with site leads to navigate local zoning
  (reguleringsplaner), building permits, and environmental impact assessments.
• Heat Recovery Initiatives: Facilitate partnerships with local industries or municipalities for
  excess heat utilization projects, such as district heating or greenhouse systems.
• Public Speaking: Represent Nscale at town hall meetings and industry forums like IKT-Norge
  or the Norwegian Data Center Industry association.
• Legislative Advocacy Support: Monitor local policy developments related to power grid
  access and the Data Center Strategy.

About You (Skills / Qualifications)

• Political Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Norwegian political system, from
  municipal councils to the national level.
• Experience: 8+ years in community relations, public affairs, or regional development,
  ideally in the infrastructure, energy, or tech sectors.
• Native Communication: Flawless written and spoken Norwegian (required for council
  meetings) and professional proficiency in English.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to find "win-win" solutions balancing commercial needs
  with community concerns regarding land and energy use
• Education: Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or Communications.
• Mentality: A passionate "Hjertesak" approach to how high-tech investment can revitalize
  regional Norwegian communities.

Nice to have:

• Grid Knowledge: Understanding of the Norwegian power market (Statnett, RME) and how
  "grid queues" and capacity allocations work.
• Local Network: Pre-existing relationships with the Ministry of Local Government and
  Regional Development or Innovasjon Norge.
• Crisis Experience: Experience managing community pushback or local media "storms"
  regarding infrastructure projects.
• Sustainability Credentials: Familiarity with ESG reporting and how local community
  engagement feeds into global sustainability targets.

What We Can Offer You

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months. 🚀
• Join the fastest-growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting-edge AI. ✨
• Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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