Work in Stavanger
The Stavanger region has one of Europe's fastest growing labour markets.
There is a wealth of jobs and opportunities here, Investment opportunities are great, and the business sector is innovative and groundbreaking.
Norway's Energy Capital
The Stavanger region is best known as Norway's energy capital. Major national and international oil and energy companies have their headquarters here. The same applies to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and Petroleum Safety Authority Norway.
The energy industry has several positive spin-offs for the business community in the region. 38 per cent of Norwegian oil service companies that supply goods and services to the energy industry is located here. Stavanger's strong international position as the energy capital has made it a permanent host to one of the world's leading energy expositions - ONS (Offshore Northern Seas).
The local business community provides a wide range of opportunities for those seeking jobs here.
Key industries in the Region
In addition to oil and gas, we have major industries in retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport and communication.
The food industry has a huge expansive potential and so does a number of financial institutions. Agriculture, forestry and fishing are strongly represented as well.
The public sector is growing and opportunities are great. In the years ahead, the region will need nurses, teachers, doctors, caseworkers, and several other professions to join.
The Stavanger region is well positioned when it comes to attracting students, academic staff and researchers. The University of Stavanger is a recognized educational institution and IRIS (International Research Institute of Stavanger) conducts national research on topics such as petroleum, environment, social science and business development and gas and new energy.
There is also substantial expertise in the region's many advisory and consulting companies.
There are large building and construction projects in the making. In the next few years the region will see the completion of a new concert hall in Stavanger, several sports facilities in Jæren and Sandnes, new airport hotels in Sola and the realization of several infrastructure projects.
The Stavanger region also has a strong creative cluster. Advertising agencies and offset printers based in the region are leading on the national forefront. Over the last five years, the film industry has also grown stronger. The culture and arts authorities are vibrant, exciting and they dare to experiment. This was probably one of the reasons why Stavanger was named European Capital of Culture in 2008.
Key areas in the Greater Stavanger region.
We Strive For People to Thrive
In the past ten years, the population in the region has increased by more than 40 000 people. Many have come here because of the job market. The Stavanger region offers many exciting jobs and great opportunities.
We need more creative people!
Join us, and realize your dreams! Here you will find a region that is open, energetic and innovative. And last but not least: It is excellent to live and work here! As the principal of the International School of Stavanger, Linda M. Duevel says;
Come for the job, stay for the lifestyle.
