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Job Description :

EU Affairs Manager

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Type: 9 Months Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 22nd May 2024

Who are we?

Our Corporate Relations (CR) team purpose is to protect and promote Diageo’s reputation and licence to operate, and to support our ambition to become the most trusted and respected consumer goods company. We have a fantastic opportunity for an EU Affairs Manager to join our team based in Brussels. In this role you’ll work closely with our Head of EU Affairs in delivering our ambitious plans in Brussels and manage public policy issues and, in particular, drive our Health and Regulatory agenda.

What could you expect from this role?

• You’ll support and manage relevant EU policy issues and related legislative files, working with our trade associations as well as Europe market colleagues and the global public policy/sustainability/comms teams.

• Liaise with Supply team on ongoing regulatory issues.

• Organize internal/external events.

• Ongoing work on EU internal market related legislative dossiers as required.

• Lead on our EU commitments on advertising, marketing etc.

• Manage policy campaigns.

• Help manage the EU office budget.

What are we looking for?

• Internal And External Public Affairs Experience, as well as Commercial Awareness would be advantageous. Communications experience is also desirable, with an emphasis on policy.

• Demonstrable experience with a blend of communication, and programme/project management – this should include delivering effective communication strategies/campaigns, both internally and externally.

• Leadership skills, to support collaborative working with senior leaders and external partners with the capability and confidence to provide direction, coaching and support.

• Strong relationship building and alignment skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross functional matrix teams across our organisation. Able to build strong relationships with broad spectrum of people.

• Managing complexity and ambiguity. Managing an agenda of multiple priorities, multiple stakeholders and juggling multiple projects in a fluid environment.

• Strong drive, delivery and determination to succeed and be recognised internally and externally.

• Team player who flexes to the needs of small and important satellite office for the business.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package.

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.

We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level!

Feel inspired?

Then this may be the opportunity for you!

Worker Type :

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:

Brussels Center

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-05-08

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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