Public Affairs & Communications Specialist (Interim/Part-Time)

Danone; Solna kommun; Hybrid; SEK 446,000 - 670,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Danone Nordics & Baltics is seeking a proactive Public Affairs & Communications Specialist on a temporary, part-time basis (approximately 50%), based in Solna, Stockholm. The role supports Nordic and Baltic public affairs and external communications with a focus on nutrition and public health.

The position offers a hybrid work model from the Solna office, with an expected duration of about 6–7 months. Fluency in Swedish and English is required, and experience in regulated industries is a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Public Policy, Corporate Communications or related field.
• Fluent in Swedish and English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex topics into clear messages.
• Experience in nutrition, healthcare, medical nutrition, pharmaceuticals, public health, food policy, FMCG or other regulated industries is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor policy developments across the Nordic & Baltic region related to Danone's priorities.
• Conduct policy analysis and prepare summaries, stakeholder mappings and briefing materials.
• Support advocacy plans and stakeholder engagement activities; coordinate with Danone's European Public Affairs team.
• Draft and coordinate external communications such as press materials, statements and Q&As; support media engagement and crisis communications.

Skills

Public Affairs

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communications

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Nordics & Baltics is looking for a proactive & experienced Public Affairs & Communications Specialist to join our Corporate Affairs team on a temporary basis. We welcome applications from both candidates seeking a fixed-term employment contract and experienced consultants interested in an interim assignment.

In this role, you will support the execution of our public affairs and external communications agenda across the Nordic and Baltic region, with a particular focus on nutrition, public health and policy topics relevant to Danone's Specialized Nutrition business. You will help strengthen Danone's corporate reputation, support stakeholder engagement activities, and bring our purpose-driven commitments to life externally.

This is a temporary, part-time position (approximately 50%) based in Solna, Stockholm, with an expected duration of around 6-7 months depending on the start date. We offer a hybrid working model, with base in our Solna office.

As part of the Corporate Affairs team, you will contribute to a broad range of public affairs and communications activities across the Nordic and Baltic region.

Public Affairs

In this area, you will:

Monitor policy and regulatory developments across the Nordic & Baltic region related to Danone's business priorities, particularly within nutrition, public health, dietary guidelines and Specialized Nutrition.Conduct policy analysis and prepare summaries, stakeholder mappings and briefing materials to support internal decision-making.Support the implementation of advocacy plans and stakeholder engagement activities.Monitor relevant external stakeholders and identify opportunities for engagement and collaboration.Coordinate with Danone's European Public Affairs team to ensure aligned messaging and positions.

Corporate Communications

You will also support external communication activities such as:

Contributing to the execution of corporate communication and PR plans.Drafting press materials, external statements, Q&A, key messages and presentation materials.Coordinating with PR agencies and Danone's global communications network on day-to-day activities.Supporting media engagement and reactive communication needs.Contributing to issues management and crisis preparedness communication materials.

About You

To thrive in this role, you:

• Have experience within Public Affairs, Government Relations, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, PR, Healthcare Communications or a related field.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Are fluent in Swedish and English.
• Have strong analytical skills and can translate complex topics into clear messages and recommendations.
• Enjoy building relationships and working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Take ownership of your work and feel comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Thrive in an international and collaborative environment.

Experience from nutrition, healthcare, medical nutrition, pharmaceuticals, public health, food policy, FMCG or other regulated industries will be considered a strong advantage.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone's mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible. We believe that in order to achieve this, we also need a healthy planet. Guided by our vision of One Planet. One Health, more than 100,000 Danoners around the world work across our categories of Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.Danone Nordics & Baltics has around 400 employees, and our portfolio includes trusted brands such as Alpro, YoPRO, Activia, Actimel, Danonino, Nutricia and Aqua d'Or.

We develop healthy food choices for everyone and grow strong brands through close collaboration with our customers and consumers. We keep challenging ourselves to stay one step ahead of emerging trends and tastes. Join our movement for a more sustainable world. One Planet. One Health. BY YOU.

As a B Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

For more information about Danone, our teams and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.

no later than the 2nd of October 2026!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment drives our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We therefore consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Danone AB with its registered office in Stockholm (Gårdsvägen 14, 169 70 Solna) is the controller of your personal data disclosed in the profile and in documents submitted during the recruitment process.

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