• Category: Communications & Corporate Affairs
• Location: Copenhagen OE, DK

Support public affairs, political engagement work, and geo-economic risk assessment
Join a company contributing to European energy security and electrification. As a Student Assistant in Group Stakeholder Relations at NKT, you will support work with regulatory and public affairs, geopolitical risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This role offers insight into how energy infrastructure interacts with political and regulatory environments in an international company. Would you like to gain practical experience with public affairs in a global context?

Support research, analysis and stakeholder engagement work
As a Student Assistant, you will support the Group Stakeholder Relations team with research, coordination, and preparation of materials related to public affairs, geopolitical developments, and stakeholder engagement. You will contribute to activities that support NKT’s corporate priorities within energy policy, electrification, and infrastructure.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Assist with research and analysis on political and regulatory topics
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials
• Support coordination of meetings, events, and stakeholder activities
• Contribute to secretariat tasks and internal processes
• Support projects related to geopolitical risk and public affairs

You will be part of a team of five and the position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with around 15 working hours per week and flexible scheduling aligned with your studies.

Curious student with interest in political and business topics
You are motivated by working with both analytical and practical tasks and are curious about how political decisions shape business and infrastructure. You collaborate well with others, communicate openly, and are comfortable engaging with colleagues and stakeholders from different backgrounds. You approach tasks with attention to detail and show initiative in your work.

You also have:

• Second or third year of a bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, business, or similar
• Fluency in English and Danish, both written and spoken
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with AI tools for analysis or productivity

Contribute to Europe’s electrification and energy transition
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 focused on 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.
You will gain practical experience in public affairs within a collaborative team environment, working on topics related to energy security, electrification, and infrastructure. The role offers flexibility to combine studies with work, exposure to international stakeholders, and opportunities to build relevant skills for future career paths.

"As a leader, I value curiosity and collaboration, and I look forward to welcoming a student who is interested in understanding how political developments interact with business priorities in the energy sector," says Hiring Manager, Michael Suhr.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 1 of 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 Martin Strandgaard at +45 21246544 or [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Morten Sponholtz at [email protected]. Please note that due to GDPR, we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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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

What we offer:
Remote work possibilities

Flexible working hours

Strong safety culture

Exciting career development opportunities

Global company & Scandinavian culture