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About the Company
This business is a market leader in the FMCG market globally with a suite of market leading and recognisable brands across some of the most innovative and exciting categories in retail. Continually improving their range and driving market share, leading the competitor set in brand presence and communication, they provide high profile career opportunities for talent on a local and international basis. As a coveted employer of choice, the company has been able to establish an enviable culture of maturity, balance and high performance. The business is a US borne food manufacturer specialising in flour, breakfast cereals, snacks, prepared mixes, and similar products. They produce and distribute more than 100 brands on six continents, and employ over 30,000 people globally, half of them outside the United States.
About the role
Reporting to the External Relations Director for Europe & Australia (EUAU), and with a dotted line to the Legal and External Relations Director for Australia & New Zealand, you will be joining a small, dynamic, international team leading public affairs, corporate communications, and philanthropy work across the Australian market. In this new role you will lead on all aspects of External Relations in ANZ in close partnership with the local business team and in alignment with regional ER strategies
With the support of the regional team you will be tasked with developing and implementing a simple, action-oriented and holistic ER plan for ANZ, that delivers value for the business. A key aspect of the role will be tracking, reporting and playing a central coordinating role to manage all relevant external issues & opportunities in areas such as sustainability, health and nutrition and any other relevant regulation, with the support of relevant internal subject matter experts. This role will be the lead for coordinating external corporate engagement including with trade organisations, central and local government, and the communities in which we operate and will include representing our business externally as well as supporting others in this regard.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing external agency support and leading on external communications. This aspect of the role will include raising the reputation of the business externally and providing crisis communications support as necessary. The ANZ ER Manager will also support the development of sustainability strategies as well as managing our external philanthropic partnerships, and ensuring these are leveraged in support of business objectives and so as to maximise our social impact.
Skills and Experience
You are a degree qualified, senior communications expert with experience, knowledge and passion for general skills related to corporate External Relations. You have a proven track record in navigating challenging corporate situations and delivering outcomes which positively position organisations for success. You are at ease working with senior stakeholders, can think outside of the box in how to “own the conversation” in new spheres and operate at your best in ambiguous environments. You are a tenacious self-starter, who will take the initiative to shape the role as they see fit. You have leadership qualities, are confident in your own abilities and are a respected communicator. Experience within FMCG is mandatory.
How to apply
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