Are you ready for new opportunities and eager to work on an international stage?

The right candidate can navigate Brussels’ political landscape, shape policy development and build powerful coalitions to advance Nammo’s mission. About the Role

As Head of EU Office you will be responsible for positioning Nammo within the EU political landscape in Brussels, especially in relation to emerging EU defense policy initiatives. You will navigate and interpret complex political dynamics across EU institutions, ensuring that timely and accurate insights are communicated to Nammo’s corporate head office. Furthermore, you will advocate and shape policy and legislative processes effectively for Nammo’s interests in EU policymaking processes, forging strategic coalitions and partnerships with key private and public EU stakeholders. In addition, you will serve as Nammo’s primary point of contact with NATO in Brussels. The role reports to SVP Business Development, and will cooperate closely with key functions and teams in Nammo ensuring close collaboration and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop network within the EU political complex, the Commission, Parliament, Council and national MEPs, and with relevant public and private stakeholders
• Monitor and relay information on key topics important for Nammo back to Head office and relevant parts of Nammo. Cooperate effectively across the group ensuring information sharing and varied Nammo input into EU positions
• Position Nammo within EU programs such as EDIP, ASAP and EDF as well as the overarching EU strategies on defense, such as ReArm
• Monitor political trends in EU and asses their potential impact for Nammo
• Serve as the primary liaison between Nammo and the EU
• Analyze proposed legislation and regulations to assess their implication for Nammo
• Keep responsibility for submissions of policy consultations and industry submissions advocating for key policy impacts
• When necessary and possible collaborate and initiate coalitions and stakeholders groups to advance common goals. Contribute to the companys communication strategies to communicate Nammo’s position on key issues

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Relevant education within political science, public policy, business, law or other related fields
• Solid experience from international business, international negotiations in a private or public context, EU affairs or similar
• Understanding of the working processes of the EU and ability to effectively shape and contribute to the policy debate against commercial priorities
• Excellent English proficiency, written and oral
• Strong collaborative and cooperation skills, ability to work effectively across groups of stakeholders internally and externally serving Nammo’s mission

Preferred:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities, negotiate and influence stakeholders enabling commercial value and reducing commercial risk
• Experience with establishing and effectively keeping a network and relationships with key political and governmental organizations
• Strong understanding of political processes, legislative procedures and regulatory issues relevant to Nammo’s mission, and ability to impact those

Why Nammo?

At Nammo, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by actively shaping policies and decisions that serve to develop deterrence capacity across Europe. Working in an international environment, you will engage with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders, expanding your professional network and collaborating across borders. With a strong focus on defense industrial policy, this role places you at the heart of critical defense and industry discussions, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

Working Conditions

• The role is a full-time position
• The position will be located in Brussels
• Traveling is required

Please note that the position requires you to obtain security clearance from national security authorities at NATO level and provide a valid police certificate.

Do you want to know more?

To ensure a fair and thorough selection process, we are collaborating with The Assessment Company, a professional partner specializing in recruitment and assessment.

Feel free to contact one of our advisors in The Assessment Company if you have any questions regarding this position or the process:

Ida Søby Kongssund: +47 977 32 958 / ida.soby@theac.no

Isabel Andersen Mougios: +47 926 82 929 / isabel.andersen.mougios@theac.no

Application deadline:

June 1st

About Nammo Nammo AS is an international aerospace and defense company headquartered in Raufoss, Norway. With more than 3 500 employees, 27 production sites and a presence in 11 countries, Nammo is one of the world’s leading providers of specialty ammunition, shoulder-fired weapons and rocket motors.