Land Fund Manager, Latvia

Land Fund Manager, Latvia

Do you have experience in land administration, forestry, or agriculture? And would it motivate you to be on the very frontline of the renewable energy business? Then we have an interesting job for you!

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sector. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team- At a Glance

You will be a part of European Energy Latvia, which consists of 5 colleagues working from the country office in Riga. You will also have a close collaboration with our HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark, specifically with the corporate finance department.

As a team, we value collaboration, and a sense of shared and individual responsibilities. We have a flat hierarchy with an open and honest dialogue, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities.

Your New Role - Accelerate your Career

Together with financial partners, European Energy owns large holdings of farming and forestry land in Latvia. As a Land Fund Manager you will be responsible for managing these land properties in Latvia. You will ensure that we comply with our obligations as owner and lessor and make sure that tenants comply with its obligations related to operating these lands as lessee and cooperates with European Energy regarding energy projects development, construction and operation -related decisions.

As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with many exciting tasks and develop yourself, both personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day practicalities with land management for the lands jointly owned by European Energy and its financial partners
• Manage land registry issues for the lands
• Ensure compliance with Latvian legislation as landowner
• Handle communication with authorities and tenants
• Handle lease and related tax issues with the tenants in cooperation with European Energy finance department
• Handle reporting and compliance with state authorities as owner of the lands
• Manage reporting to land owners
• Support and advise renewable energy project managers on land related matters
• Participate with and support colleagues on acquiring additional land or divesting land not suitable for renewable energy projects, especially from technical execution point as well as discussing easement agreements for European Energy renewable energy projects

Your Profile

• You have a degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Agronomy, Finance, Real estate management or similar
• You have relevant experience with land administration, agriculture, or forestry
• You have experience in managing regulatory issues related to farming and land management
• You have experience in reporting to both external authorities and management/owners
• You have excellent Latvian and English language skills
• You have a driving license

As a person, you work independently and thrive with responsibility from day one. You perform tasks in a structured manner, and ensure that tasks are completed, that deadlines are met and that the result meets the agreed requirements, frameworks and rules. You have excellent communication skills and are skilled in establishing solid relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

We Offer

We offer an opportunity to take on a role with great responsibility in the renewable energy industry. As part of an engaged team in a fast-growing company with colleagues from various countries and professional backgrounds, you will develop, work, and benefit from a diverse and entrepreneurial working environment, a flat company hierarchy, and short-term decision-making processes. The role is an independent role with a lot of freedom and flexibility, competitive salary, and work-life balance.

In European Energy we value the well-being and the social environment of work. We have a defined people-development approach and a career model to develop within, and we offer relevant certifications and training for existing and future projects.

European Energy Group– The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy Group is a privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate from the development, construction, operation, and selling of wind- and photovoltaic (PV) farms on land, and offshore globally. Further, we work with developing future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. Our goal is to become one of the largest contributors to the global transition to a fossil-free society.

We have more than 720 employees with 44 nationalities represented in 21 countries. We all work for our common goal: to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Read more about our work on our website or follow us on LinkedIn.

Reference: Country Manager, Latvia

Location: Riga, Latvia and remotely

Application: You do not need to upload a cover letter for this position, but you are welcome to add a short text in your CV on why this position is interesting. Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via mail. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than March 18, 2024.

More information: Please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Camilla Astrup, [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!