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Head of Government Affairs

Confidential employer · Norway · Posted 20 Jul 2026

Job summary

An experienced leader is sought to head a government affairs team responsible for supporting innovation, artificial intelligence adoption, and public policy initiatives in Northern Europe and the Netherlands. The role includes managing a team of specialists, advising senior business leaders, and leading public affairs strategies to influence policy and promote responsible cloud and AI services.

Location and work setup

Location
Norway
Work setup
Hybrid

Salary

NOK 1580000.00–2370000.00 year

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a skilled team of government affairs professionals to achieve high impact and growth. Provide expert advice on government affairs and public policy to senior company leaders and business units, supporting revenue and growth objectives. Engage externally to position the company as a trusted provider of cloud and AI services while influencing regulatory and policy environments across multiple European markets. Manage public affairs campaigns and coordinate legal services for digital transformation initiatives. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and participate in compliance and company governance. Oversee budgets, vendor relations, and contribute to regional and global leadership strategies.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory or legal fields, including leadership in complex environments. Proven ability to influence executives on business and policy matters and to manage and motivate high-performing teams. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience representing organizations externally. Preferred qualifications include fluency in European languages, experience operating across multiple European markets, and a background in technology or regulated industries. A relevant academic degree and a commitment to ethical standards, inclusion, and continuous learning are desired.

Skills

Government affairsPublic policyRegulatory affairsTeam leadershipStakeholder engagementAdvocacy campaign developmentStrategic planningCommunication skillsRisk assessmentLegal complianceBudget managementMultilingual communication