Public Affairs and Communications Manager - Temporary postion

About The JobDanone Nordics & Baltics is looking for a proactive Public Affairs and Communications Manager to join our Corporate Affairs team on a temporary contract. In this role, you will work at the intersection of public policy, external corporate communication and strategic stakeholder engagement, helping to strengthen the Danone corporate brand and bring our purpose driven commitments to life externally.The role is based in Stockholm, Solna and is a temporary position from May 2026 until April 2027.You will work on the public affairs and external communications agenda for the Nordic and Baltic region and report to the General Secretary for Nordics and Baltics, with a dotted line to the Corporate Affairs Director for Ireland. You will act as a partner to the business and key stakeholders, while also serving as a liaison to developments and perspectives outside of Danone.About The Job In this position you will be responsible for the following  Contribute to the overall Corporate Affairs strategy in the Nordic and Baltic region, including the Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Strategy.Public Affairs  Monitor policy development across the Nordic & Baltic region that are relevant to Danone’s business priorities, such as dietary guidelines, health taxes, nutrition topics relevant for our Specialized Nutrition category. Conduct policy analysis and prepare insights, stakeholder mappings or other that could be relevant for internal decision making on public affairs projects. Implement and drive the 2026 advocacy plans and stakeholder engagement strateguse. Coordinate with Danone's European public affairs team to ensure aligned position and messaging. Corporate Communications  Implement the corporate communication plan, including PR campaigns and other external communication activities that strengthen Danone’s corporate reputation. Draft press materials, external statements, message houses, media Q&As and thought leadership content. Manage relationships with PR agencies and the internal Global Communications Network. Support reactive communication, including handling media enquiries. Contribute to crisis-preparedness messaging. About YouOther than being an excellent communicator, having a proactive way of working and not being afraid to dive into new projects and dare to try new things we also value  A proactive, structured and solution oriented way of working. Love to take responsibility for your topics and feel comfortable in prioritizing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in public affairs, governmental relations, external communications or related field.   Fluent in Swedish and English. Experience from Food industry, FMCG or Pharmaceuticals is highly valued. Experience working for an international company is highly valued. About usWE OFFERA job which could easily turn into a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know the uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and develop everyone’s potential to the fullest, magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.OUR BENEFITSAt Danone we strive to have variety of benefits across our region in Nordics & Baltics and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.Health insurance from first working dayStay active with the help of Yearly Wellness ContributionRemote work opportunitiesUnlimited access to our online learning platform and other amazing opportunities for your professional development, like buddy program, trainings, workshops etc. Organization and Team events. And hey, want a snack? Feel free to grab a yoghurt in the fridge at the office – products available all day!ABOUT DANONEDanone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we believe in order to do so we need a healthy planet. We have more than 100000 employees worldwide built on three business categories Dairy and Drinks, Plant-Based Products and Specialized Nutrition who all strive for our vision One Planet One Health.Danone Nordics & Baltics has 500 employees, and our brand portfolio includes many trusted brands such as ProViva, Alpro, Yopro, Activia, Actimel, Danonino, Nutricia och 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.Did you know that 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.TO APPLYClick “APPLY” button and send in your application in Swedish or English before the closing 16th of March. The recruitment process is ongoing, and we will review applications and conduct interviews continuously. Observe that the position may be filled before last application date.We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all. all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statusDanone 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.#Nordics