Nordic Corporate Affairs Director: Strategy & Reputation

Mars; Københavns Kommune; Sur place; DKK 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Pensions

Affordable workplace lunches

Gym access

Pet-friendly office

Well-being benefits (life/health)

Résumé du poste

Mars in Denmark seeks a senior Corporate Affairs leader to shape the Nordic strategy and manage communications across four markets. You will lead a small team, coordinate with external agencies, and protect Mars’ operational freedom while guiding risk and opportunity conversations.

You will work closely with the Nordic General Manager, market leads, and legal/SRA to ensure the company’s priorities are communicated clearly and effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior CA/Communications roles.
• Degree level in related field (Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business).
• Ability to manage a diverse and broad range of issues and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence without authority and build consensus with senior leaders.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills for direction and thinking.
• Experience in crisis and media relations including spokesperson duties.
• Distill complex messages into clear, relevant communications.
• Hands-on project management and change communications.
• Experience in public affairs and government relations with external agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English; Nordic language ideal.

Responsabilités

• Create Nordic Corporate Affairs strategy aligned with Mars Snacking CA priorities in all Nordic markets.
• Build and maintain a high-performing communications function across markets.
• Lead the Nordic CA team of one FTE to high performance.
• Protect Mars’ freedom to operate; focus on market access and regulatory burden reduction.
• Lead crisis and issues management with key partners to maintain business continuity.
• Drive business communications with Nordic team and P&O to mobilize associates.
• Advise Nordic GM and core team on delivering priorities and risks.
• Establish relations with key opinion leaders and media to enhance reputation.
• Represent Mars in relevant trade associations.
• Contribute to cross-segment Mars reputation initiatives.

Connaissances

Senior CA/Communications

Strategic communications

Crisis & media relations

Public affairs & government relations

Influencing without authority

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Nordic language

Formation

Degree in communications/marketing/PR/business

Description du poste

Mars in Denmark seeks a senior Corporate Affairs leader to shape the Nordic strategy and manage communications across four markets. You will lead a small team, coordinate with external agencies, and protect Mars’ operational freedom while guiding risk and opportunity conversations.

You will work closely with the Nordic General Manager, market leads, and legal/SRA to ensure the company’s priorities are communicated clearly and effectively.