British Embassy

Oslo

This role sits within the British Embassy’s Prosperity Team. The team leads on economic affairs, climate, energy and science and innovation, and aims to support UK-Norway collaboration within these areas, working closely with the Embassy political and trade teams.
The Economic and Energy Policy Adviser supports the UK’s strategic interests in Norway by providing expert analysis on energy and economic developments, facilitating bilateral engagement, and contributing to policy reporting and advocacy. The successful candidate will work closely with UK government departments including HM Treasury, DESNZ and FCDO, Norwegian stakeholders, and international partners to advance shared priorities in energy transition, economic resilience, and bilateral cooperation strengthening economic growth opportunities in both countries. The role supports the broad delivery of Prosperity Team objectives and assists the Head of Team. The role requires regular stakeholder engagement across the Norwegian government, industries, agencies, media and other sectors, and regular engagement with and reporting to UK government stakeholders. The role requires a great degree of independency in shaping priorities, self-drive and close collaboration with Embassy colleagues from the Department for Business and Trade and Political Affairs teams.
Main responsibilities will include:
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Track macroeconomic trends, financial stability, monetary and fiscal policies, and regulatory developments in Norway and assess their implications for UK interests;
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Monitor and analyse Norwegian energy policy, including renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and wider green transition measures;
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Draft high-quality reporting and briefings for UK government departments, including HM Treasury, DESNZ, and FCDO;
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Support bilateral engagement, including ministerial visits, strategic dialogues, and partnership initiatives in energy and economic cooperation;
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Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and civil society;
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Work with the Prosperity, Political and Trade teams on identifying and developing economic growth opportunities which further UK-Norway collaboration and prosperity ambitions;
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Contribute to embassy-wide strategic planning and public diplomacy efforts related to energy and economic policy.
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Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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Fluency in English and Norwegian (minimum of C1 level according to CEFR*)
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Strong academic background in economics, public policy, international relations, or a related field;
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Proven experience in policy analysis, economic reporting, or energy sector engagement;
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced diplomatic environment;
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An effective communicator who is able to communicate complex technical ideas, orally and in writing, to colleagues and stakeholders in a variety of sectors including non-economists and energy experts;
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Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness;
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A positive and productive team player, willing to assist and represent the Head of the Prosperity team.
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Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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Knowledge and/or experience with the bilateral Norway-UK relationship within policy areas like climate, energy and economic opportunities would be desirable;
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Experience of public policy work on economic issues and/or energy policy would also be useful.
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Familiarity with carbon markets, energy pricing, green finance, or industrial decarbonisation.
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Required behaviours
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
Application deadline20 July 2025
GradeExecutive Officer (EO)
Type of PositionFull-time, Permanent
Working hours per week35 hours net
**Location (City)**Oslo
Number of vacancies1
**Salary,**NOK 703,560 Gross annual salary
Wished starting date15 September 2025
We offer:
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A strong focus on learning and development, minimum 5 days year of formal training;
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The opportunity to work in an international environment, gain the skills, knowledge and expertise required to operate effectively as an Economic Policy Adviser;
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35-hour working week with a focus on work-life balance, with the potential for some homeworking and flexible working hours;
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Up to 30 days annual, leave a year, after 5-year employment;
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14 Public holidays per year.
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The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Oslo are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with Norwegian employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Norway and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Additional information
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the FCDO will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

British Embassy, Oslo