About the Compagny

The company is a leading international group, specialized in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).

The company had a strong growth these past years. Listed on the stock exchange, it employs thousands of people on more than 100 countries and sales across all distribution networks (from e-commerce to mass market).

It has high ethical standards and was granted various awards for its environmental and social performances.

About the responsibilities

The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for scoping the global policy landscape in his/her field, crafting briefs and positions on strategic subjects, proposing the Group’s advocacy and public affairs strategy on the topic, upskilling the teams.

He/She will report directly to a VP level.

He/She will coordinate in-house experts; and will work with; or support, the major Zones.

Key responsibilities:

  • Monitoring his/her priority policy and regulatory topics, including issues on chemicals and related sectors, on circularity claims, on green claims & other files;
  • Engaging cross-functional teams and experts, working closely with other members of the Public Affairs team centrally and in the markets;
  • Collaborating with the scientific teams and the Communications Managers; campaigning and developing social media and other strategies;
  • Maintaining effective relations and expanding the Group’s network among key policy stakeholders in selected forums;
  • Organizing and executing events, meetings and representing the Group in a relevant public scene that increase the Group’s visibility among decision-makers.

About the profile

  • At least 7 years (and up to 10 years) of relevant work experience within a public affair and/or strategic communications environment (e.g. government, parliamentary office, industry associations, consultancies, NGOs or similar);
  • A strong interest in working in the chemical industry and related topics;
  • Good understanding of legislative processes in main geographies: EU, USA, China;
  • University degree in Political Sciences, Communications or Science background with any other relevant degree to be considered;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication/people skills in English (daily work language) & French (native/near-native) and knowledge of other languages to be considered a plus. Ability to explain complex issues in understandable language for non-scientific audiences and industry leaders internally and externally;
    • Request examples of previous work (ie. Ability to translate politics into business and business into politics);
  • Ability to listen and understand internal (VPs, Executive Board and various Business Units’ level) and external stakeholders, with a strong political acumen and ability to drive partnerships/coalitions;
  • Commercial drive to use public affairs and communication skills to grow the Group’s image & reputation;
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiastic, motivated, and diplomatic attitude to take initiatives with a flexible mindset;
  • Team player and self-starter.

About the benefits

Development of your potential within a committed team.

Possibilities to evolve in an international group.

Based in Paris with some international travel (i.e., international forums).

Plus, the Group offers numerous benefits, such as a mutual insurance and a nice place to work (sports facility, company restaurant…).

Contact

Interested candidates are asked to apply by sending their CV and motivation letter to Thomas Grandmougin with ‘Public Affairs Manager’ in the subject line, at the following e-mail address: thomas.grandmougin@mavence.com

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TypePermanent contract

TimeFull time

LocationParis

SectorFMCG