Position Snapshot

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Start date: ASAP

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. Learn more here.
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.

Position Summary

• We are looking for a Public Affairs Manager
• Environment, to proactively contribute to the implementation of the company's strategic priorities on packaging, circularity and responsible sourcing. This role will entail collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with our sustainability and advocacy goals.

A Day in the Life of a Public Affairs Manager

• Environment

• Lead the development and implementation of public affairs strategies in packaging, circularity and responsible sourcing

• Lead strategic stakeholder engagement by building strong relationships across and outside the company at all levels of seniority

• Advocate for sustainability policies and initiatives through effective engagement and communication strategies

• Coordinate efforts at a global level with relevant SBUs, Functions, Zones, and markets to ensure cohesive messaging

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance alignment and efficiency

• Report on progress and impact of public affairs initiatives to senior management

What will make you successful

• Extensive experience in public/corporate affairs, working with companies, governments, international organizations or NGOs

• Demonstrated track record in stakeholder engagement and advocacy ideally at a global level

• Strong expertise in sustainability matters, particularly packaging, circularity, responsible sourcing and/or climate

• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive amidst competing priorities in a matrix environment

• Strong interpersonal skills that balance persuasive communication with respect for others

• High commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and principle-based decision-making

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.