Senior Social Advisor

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

• Lead the company's social performance management in alignment with the External and Social Affairs Management team and business objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory commitments and the effective management of social risks and opportunities for Harbour Energy Mexico's assets and projects.
• The position supervises the Junior Social Affairs Specialist in field execution activities and strengthens the company's sustainability and social license to operate.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.  

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Stakeholder Relations and Strategy

• Contribute to and lead the implementation of the social management strategy, aligned with the overall strategic relationship framework under the direction of the External Affairs Manager
• Serve as liaison with social regulatory authorities (SENER and others), keeping Management informed and aligned regarding these relationships.
• Lead and oversee the Junior Social Affairs Specialist in field operations and determine the appropriate handling of sensitive situations or high-impact social risks that are escalated.
• Manage and supervise external consultants and service providers specializing in social affairs, ensuring the quality of their deliverables and alignment with the company’s strategy.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with social commitments arising from SENER and other regulatory authorities, defining and implementing the corresponding regulatory strategy.
• Validate and approve the filing, traceability, and submission of social reports and compliance documentation generated by the team.
• Coordinate with relevant internal departments to integrate and submit strategic deliverables to regulatory authorities.

Sustainability and Shared Social Value

• Integrate social commitments with the company’s sustainability objectives (and, when possible, government priorities), coordinating internal social reporting requirements to corporate functions and working closely with the Communications and Sustainability teams.
• Define the social investment strategy, prioritizing opportunities aligned with genuine community needs and internal guidelines.
• Lead the design of projects with measurable social impact, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets.

Internal Coordination and Strategic Business Support

• Collaborate with leadership across relevant internal functions (Operations, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Security, HSE, Supply Chain, Communications, and Technology Transfer) to integrate social considerations into strategic and project-related decision-making.
• Represent the company at industry forums, chambers of commerce, and discussion platforms related to the sector’s social performance and social impact initiatives.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, particularly social regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability strategies and a strong understanding of social issues relevant to the organization.
• Knowledge of international Social Responsibility policies and standards.
• Development of guidelines and strategies for the management and traceability of social investment and donation programs.

Non-Technical Skills

• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder mediation.
• Leadership and supervision of field teams (Junior Social Affairs Specialist).
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with the ability to deliver clear and persuasive messages.
• Ability to establish and sustain community support groups or advisory committees.
• Capacity to develop collaboration agreements with community and institutional stakeholders.
• Engagement with the academic sector (partnerships with local universities).
• Ability to prepare social narratives and content for communication purposes (reports, newsletters, speeches, presentations, etc.).
• Development of community empowerment and capacity-building strategies.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in community, institutional, and regulatory relations management, preferably within the oil and gas industry, including experience leading teams or coordinating field personnel.
• Knowledge of social responsibility policies and strategic management of high-impact crises and conflicts.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Law, Agronomy, Sustainability, Political Science, or a related field.
• Postgraduate specialization in Social Responsibility or Sustainable Development is preferred.

Language

• Spanish: Native proficiency.
• English: Advanced written and verbal proficiency (preferred).

Harbour Principles and Values

• Strong alignment with Harbour Energy’s core values, behaviours, and commitment to operational excellence and integrity.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com