Ca&c Manager

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CORPORATE AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

What this position is about - Purpose : In this position, the Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager will play a key role in implementing the strategies and programs, maintaining a solid stakeholder network, and engaging with external parties. The CA & C Manager will also ensure the anticipation and assessment of changes in the political, legislative, and regulatory environment. As well as develop and implement internal & external communications strategies to convey effectively key consistent messages to internal/external stakeholders.

What will you do - Responsibilities :

• Anticipate, monitor development of tobacco-control regulatory issues, assess its potential implication for Iberia and pro-actively highlight issues to the Iberia Corporate Affairs and Communications (CA&C) team / Excom on future challenges as well as provide recommendations for effective management.
• Provide strategic input and implement agreed CA&C strategies and plans to manage and improve the external environment with respect to current issues by presenting Company's positions and provide potential solutions to support the business.
• Design engagement plans. Implement an active engagement and establish constructive (assertive, anticipatory, and proactive) dialogue with relevant stakeholders to drive opportunities in Company's perspective.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date key stakeholders’ map to further utilize it on CA&C strategies.
• Support on implementation of the tax strategy in Iberia markets, with the support of CA&C Strategy HQ pillar and local Finance department.
• Develop and implement internal & external communications strategy to convey effectively key consistent messages to internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and monitor sustainable programs to address the needs of the community, in compliance with JTI policy, Code of Conduct and budget guidelines.
• Support the different business functions with all related areas of responsability for each company's function, e.g.: relationship with Comisionado for new marketing campaigns, communication campaigns, sustainability strategy, etc.

Who are we looking for - Requirements :

• University degree in Political Science or Law or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in FMCG company/ PA consultancy.
• Knowledge of the tobacco business (even if not CA&C function) and/or Public Affairs consultancy experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency level of English (mandatory) as well as good level of Spanish.
• Competent in MS Office particularly MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Planner and Database management.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Possesses good understanding of the regulatory environment and FMCG industry dynamics. Tax knowledge desirable.
• Capable of delivering communications strategies both internal and external.
• Ability to understand and analyze the processes of Government (political and legislative) is a critical requirement.
• Demonstrate can-do attitude in difficult situations.

What are the next steps - Recruitment process : Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.