Our client is a large, complex multi-national retail organisation based in the heart of London. They operate in one of the most challenging and competitive sectors and are currently recruiting for a senior corporate affairs specialist.

Responsibilities

• Working across a geographic region that is exceptionally broad this post will work collaboratively with local markets (in country) to ensure they are proactively managing their regulatory environments. Contributing to the strategic development of group corporate affairs you will be responsible for aligning and implementing the group strategy across your local markets, ensuring best practice and an effective political engagement strategy is in place.
• You will have a significant track record in corporate affairs, public policy or government affairs and will ideally have broad international experience.
• Your experience of government and regulatory environments will be excellent and you will be able to demonstrate the gravitas required to operate at this very senior level.
• Commercial acumen, initiative and pro-activity will have been demonstrated throughout your career and, essentially, you will be drawn to a challenging and demanding environment which rewards success. Participating in and support the UK and HQ Public Affairs team meetings.
• Providing advice to other UK PA team members who manage regional PA.
• Working closely with HQ Public Affairs team, ensure relevant stakeholders are aware of commercial sales campaigns.
• Organise briefings on regular basis.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in political affairs, in parliament and policy research or public affairs roles in a corporate environment preferably retail.
• Fluent English (both written and oral) is a must along with excellent communication skills.
• Confidence to speak up at high profile meetings. Be able to challenge when needed when dealing with senior colleagues.
• Ability to analyse information, report back, capacity to solve problems, express suggestions and reach a common agreement.
• Ability to work independently and excellent time management skills.
• Assertiveness and capacity of adaptation to different situations, environments or groups of people.