Corporate Relations Manager Spain and Southern Europe This job is with Diageo, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Job Description: About us
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness. Our purpose - Celebrating life, every day, everywhere - has a relevant role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.
About the role
The Corporate Relations (CR) team's role is to protect and promote Diageo's reputation and licence to operate.
This role works alongside the Europe Regional CR Team, the market GM, and other internal stakeholders on all pillars of CR activity across Spain and Portugal. This will include:
Operationalizing and driving the Europe CR Strategy. Support across the 3 CR pillars (Government, Society, and Communications). Co-create and deliver the corporate comms & policy engagement programme for Spain and Portugal. Acting as company spokesperson across Spain and member of the crisis management team. Stakeholders: Internal: CR colleagues in other countries, the above market CR team, the MD of Southern Europe and their Exec team.
External: Industry, media, and government. Customers (retailers, wholesalers, on-trade operators).
Top Accountabilities Functional: Handle relationships and reputation with Government. Oversee corporate and internal communications in Spain and Southern Europe. Manage communication agencies, public affairs consultancies, and other external vendors. Develop an excellent knowledge and understanding of Spain & Southern Europe. Manage relationships with Trade Associations. Lead on Diageo's 2030 Society ambition. Work closely with the Southern Europe CR Team on communications. Leadership: Sets and pursues direction without guidance. High energy and ambition to achieve successful outcomes. Balances analysis and execution. Identifies urgent and important opportunities or issues. Generates workable solutions and takes action. About you Ideal experiences / Qualifications / capabilities: 5+ years of relevant Corporate Relations/ Corporate Affairs experience. Experience in building public affairs and corporate communications plans. Experience in leading PR agencies and Public Affairs consultants. Experience in crisis communications. Outstanding writing and presentation skills in Spanish and English. Detailed understanding of the Spanish political, media, and trade association landscape. Experience working across multiple countries/geographies/cultures. Languages: Native-level Spanish and full proficiency in English required. Exceptional ability to build and maintain genuine relationships. Demonstrated track record of effectively leading multiple projects. Commercial delivery understanding of Diageo's commercial drivers.
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