Corporate Affairs Lead

As the Corporate Affairs Lead for the Magnum Ice Cream Company in the Nordics, you will support the Nordic Ice Cream business and geography, designing and deploying effective communications and corporate affairs activities, protecting and building the business across Sweden, Finland and Denmark. This is a broad and dynamic role which encompasses interactions with a range of external stakeholders, including the media, policy makers, trade associations, NGOs, politicians, customers and regulatory bodies specific to Ice Cream and related issues management.A highly visible role, supporting the Nordic GM and broader leadership team, including factory, you will be adept at orchestrating and priority setting: you will work with a range of internal stakeholders and parts of the business, where you will be required to demonstrate understanding of Ice Cream priorities, and provide strategic counsel to leaders and their teams, and take responsibility for all communications activities including out-of-hours media relations/press office and issues management handling.Whilst you will support the local Nordic Ice Cream Business leadership team, you will also be part of the European Corporate Affairs team, balancing local needs with the global Communication and Corporate Affairs strategy and critical in deciding when to leverage global expertise to support critical issues, locally.We are looking for a candidate with more than 8 years proven track-record in communications and corporate affairs, preferably in an international FMCG or consumer-facing environment. You have well-rounded integrated communications experience including media relations, spokesmanship and issues management.You are a hands-on strategic communicator with the ability to develop communications plans for complex messages, supporting organisation-wide programs with agility and proactivity. You have a strong attention to detail and can take complex policy documents and translate key points for internal stakeholders.You have the ability to pivot and lead in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and experience in managing sensitive issues to maintain company reputation.You have a good track record of working with external stakeholders and building relationships.You have a sound business acumen and knowledge of business challenges/opportunities linked to political, environmental and/or social issues.You are fluent in both Swedish and English.Read more and apply through the link below.