Strategic Public Affairs & Stakeholder Lead

Nestle SA; Issy-les-Moulineaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in France is seeking a seasoned Public Affairs Leader to define and drive the company's policy priorities and external positions. The role involves leading the public affairs program, engaging with authorities and associations, and shaping the company’s stance on critical societal issues.

You will deploy influence with national and local stakeholders, monitor political developments, and provide strategic analyses to the Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public affairs, government/institutional relations or regulatory affairs.
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong understanding of political and societal issues.
• Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership, strategic mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to operate in complex and sensitive environments.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the public affairs strategy (priorities, action plans, positions)
• Deploy influence and advocacy strategies with institutional stakeholders
• Maintain proactive monitoring of political, regulatory and societal developments
• Provide strategic analyses to the Executive Committee
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with national and local stakeholders (elected officials, authorities, associations, etc.)
• Support industrial sites on institutional and reputational matters
• Represent the company’s positions on key topics: water, environment, climate, public health, circular economy

Skills

Public affairs strategy

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Job description

Jobtailor in France is seeking a seasoned Public Affairs Leader to define and drive the company's policy priorities and external positions. The role involves leading the public affairs program, engaging with authorities and associations, and shaping the company’s stance on critical societal issues.

You will deploy influence with national and local stakeholders, monitor political developments, and provide strategic analyses to the Executive Committee.