Hybrid Public Affairs Leader, Global Policy & Sustainability

Huhtamaki Oyj; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki Oyj in Espoo invites a Senior Manager, Public Affairs, to drive the group’s policy agenda on a global scale. You will engage Finnish policymakers, EU institutions and senior leadership to align advocacy with sustainability goals.

You will lead strategic policy initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and manage external advisers while maintaining agile execution across markets and geographies. Hybrid work from Espoo is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in Public Affairs, public policy, or a related field.
• Fluency in English language; Finnish and other languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of EU institutions and legislative processes.
• Proven capability to establish trusted advocacy positions and relationships with senior policymakers and regulatory authorities.
• Strong leadership skills to build scalable public affairs frameworks that balance enterprise strategy with local market relevance.
• Outstanding communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the leadership.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working in a matrix organization, influencing outcomes without formal authority.
• Skilled in leveraging digital and AI-based tools to enhance work and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Policy strategy, intelligence and business impact.
• Help define and execute the Group public affairs strategy, annual priorities and advocacy plans in alignment with business and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and political developments in priority markets, focusing on packaging, circular economy, product policy and sustainability regulation.
• Translate policy developments into concise assessments of risks and opportunities.
• Prepare policy briefs, scenarios, executive updates and recommendations.
• Develop evidence-based company positions and advocacy materials with Legal, Sustainability, Communications, Strategy and business teams.
• External engagement and advocacy across Finnish officials, regulators, and EU institutions.
• Represent Huhtamaki in industry associations and policy forums; shape joint industry positions.
• Plan and execute stakeholder programs and advocacy campaigns with clear objectives.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Public affairs leadership

Project management

Analytical judgment

Policy analysis

Matrix organization experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Economics/Public Policy/Law/Political Science

Job description

Huhtamaki Oyj in Espoo invites a Senior Manager, Public Affairs, to drive the group’s policy agenda on a global scale. You will engage Finnish policymakers, EU institutions and senior leadership to align advocacy with sustainability goals.

You will lead strategic policy initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and manage external advisers while maintaining agile execution across markets and geographies. Hybrid work from Espoo is offered.