The Public Affairs Manager BeLux is responsible to manage the client relationship with the government at all BeLux political levels, business federations and other influential stakeholders.
The role :
- Advocate and represent the company’s interests towards political stakeholders, government authorities, in business federations, NGO’s, etc,
- Build and protect the license to operate in BeLux, by defining and implementing a Public Affairs strategy, in close collaboration with External Communications, ESG & corporate reputation and the brands. The three corporate affairs pillars (External Communications, ESG & corporate reputation and Public Affairs) should reinforce each other,
- Proactively identify opportunities, with all departments, for the company in the regulatory field that enhance its competitive position,
- Anticipate regulation with a negative impact on company performance and devise strategies and campaigns to avert such competitive threats,
- Support local community initiatives to enhance and support company objectives,
- Prepare and update public affairs tools: position papers, company statements, fact sheets, Q&A’s, presentations, stakeholder mappings, etc.,
- Organise company visits for external stakeholders.
Skills :
- Masters-level education or equivalent experience 4 to 6-years-experience in corporate affairs in an agency or in-house role, preferably within FMCG / or 3 to 5-years-experience in a Belgian political environment
- Solid business acumen through education or experience
- Fluency in Dutch, French and English is required
- Strong communication skills and a coalition building – trustworthy and professional in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Stress resistant
- Excellent organizational talent
- proactive and hands-on.
- Let’s make it happen-mentality
Next to the competitive base salary, our Client put his people first by providing on-top benefits:
Competitive Bonus A Flexible Rewards system – (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.) Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total) Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy A unique Parental leave Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring) Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives
sector: DIGIMARCOM
Regio: Flemish Brabant