Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer

Eramet; Nouméa; Hybrid; EUR 1,000 - 1,500; Full time

Job summary

Eramet's New Caledonian subsidiary SLN seeks a General Secretary to steer institutional, societal and environmental challenges.

Reporting to the General Manager of SLN and to the Director of Sustainable Development and Engagement, you promote and defend SLN and Eramet's interests with state services and authorities, oversee internal and external communications, and lead the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy to secure the operating licence.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in an industrial company with sustainability challenges.
• Experience designing and managing socio-economic development projects for rural communities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, legal and fiscal environment affecting mining and external relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee institutional and legal affairs to protect SLN's interests and maintain good relations with state services and authorities.
• Define SLN's Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and oversee its implementation to support long-term mining conditions.
• Develop internal and external communications with employees, stakeholders and communities to ensure engagement and transparency.
• Lead a team covering Communications, CSR, Permitting, Legal and Tax within the General Secretariat and ensure compliance with safety, environment and budget procedures.

Skills

Senior leadership

Sustainability governance

Stakeholder relations

Regulatory & legal awareness

Job description

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At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.

We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.

We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.

Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!

General Secretary - W/M

Location:

Nouméa, NC

Contract type: Permanent

Date: Sep 26, 2026

Our New Caledonian subsidiary, Société Le Nickel (SLN), is among the world's leading ferronickel producers. SLN has stood the test of time by continuously innovating and adapting to new knowledge and the evolving needs of the planet.

Today, SLN embraces the challenges of responsible and sustainable mining by launching a new economic model, where dialogue and co-construction with local communities play a central role.

Reporting to the General Manager of SLN and to the Director of Sustainable Development and Engagement of the Eramet Group, you are a strategic player at the heart of SLN's institutional, societal and environmental challenges in New Caledonia.

Your mission is to promote and defend the interests of SLN and the Eramet Group by building trust-based relationships with State services, territorial and customary authorities, non-governmental organisations and international representations.

You oversee SLN's internal communications and external relations, creating the level of understanding and engagement necessary for the company's performance. You define and lead the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, in line with the mining plan and the directives of General Management and the Eramet Group, in order to secure the operating licence.

In a complex Caledonian institutional context, you ensure strategic monitoring of political, legal, regulatory and fiscal developments likely to impact SLN's operations.

Responsibilities:

Institutional and Legal Affairs:

• Maintain a high level of trust-based relationships with territorial institutional stakeholders, both on a day-to-day basis and in times of crisis, as well as with non-governmental organisations on issues relevant to SLN in New Caledonia
• Ensure that the company operates within a durable, solid and competitive societal, legal, fiscal and customs framework
• Anticipate any changes in the legal, regulatory, financial or fiscal environment affecting SLN's interests
• Build and drive legal strategies to protect SLN's interests and maintain or strengthen constructive and balanced relationships with Caledonian public institutions and authorities

Corporate Social Responsibility:

• Define SLN's Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, in line with the mining plan and Eramet Group directives, and oversee its implementation to ensure the long-term operating conditions of the mines and the metallurgical complex
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with local communities, particularly those directly impacted by SLN's industrial activities (mining sites, Doniambo, future deposits)
• Develop and strengthen the image of SLN and the Eramet Group by highlighting the company's societal and environmental initiatives

Internal and External Communications:

• Develop internal communications to ensure understanding and commitment from all employees towards the company's strategy and its implementation plan; support the Executive Committee in fostering team cohesion
• Develop external communications with institutional stakeholders to ensure that the challenges of the mining and metallurgical sector are taken into account in their decision-making
• Develop grassroots communication with local stakeholders to identify initiatives aligned with the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy

Management:

• Oversee a team covering the Communication and Public Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Permitting, Legal and Tax dimensions of the General Secretariat
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures on safety, environment, labor law, and budgetary control.

Your Profile :

Experience:

• You have significant experience in a senior leadership role within an industrial company, with sustainability challenges and a regulatory, legal and fiscal environment requiring close management of institutional relationships
• You have experience in designing and managing socio-economic development projects for rural communities, as well as in community relations partnerships and programmes
• You have a solid understanding of Caledonian institutions and local political, social and economic issues
• Successful experience in interministerial matters and overseas territories would be a plus
• Knowledge of the challenges of the mining and metallurgical industry would also be appreciated

Education:

• You hold a Master's degree (or equivalent Bac +5) in Economics and Management, Political Science, Business Administration or Law

Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to develop influence networks at country and regional level, both internally and externally
• Ability to manage urgency and pressure in a highly visible and complex role
• Strong analytical, rigorous and synthesis skills; a hands-on approach; cross-functional and operational mindset
• Ability to operate in a matrix organisation (functional / operational)
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to summarise complex information
• Ability to handle financial, legal and corporate matters
• Diplomatic sense, cultural openness, strong professional ethics, discretion and integrity

Every day at Eramet, we strive to be a responsible player in the mining industry and to reduce our environmental footprint.

If you are looking for a stimulating, inclusive, and international work environment, join us and become the new face of mining!

By joining Eramet’s teams, you will benefit from:

• An attractive and performance-based compensation package,
• A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan,
• Premium health and insurance coverage,
• Two remote work days per week after six months of service,
• An international environment with exceptional projects and career development opportunities in a growing group,
• A thorough onboarding process for a successful start in the company.

With a presence on five continents and more than 70 nationalities, Eramet is, by nature, a diverse group. We strongly believe that diversity is a strength and are committed to welcoming talents of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation. We guarantee support and career development opportunities for every employee throughout their journey with us.