EU Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Title: EU Stakeholder Engagement Manager

EU Stakeholder Engagement Manager

(Sub)Department: Global Government and Public Affairs (GGPA)

Fulltime: 40 hours per week

Corporate Affairs shapes HEINEKEN’s future, not just reacting to change. Bybuildingstrategic relationships and influencing our external and internal environment, we createopportunities,navigate challenges and drive long-term success.

Our goal is to connect with the right audiences, fostertrust and ensure we control our destiny.

The purpose of this role within the Corporate Affairs function is to shape an Optimal Business Climate in the EU, improve HEINEKEN’s reputation as Europe’s leadingbrewer and a trusted company in policy development, build and activate a strong EU stakeholdernetwork, tell compelling stories and advocate for policy outcomes that support thebusiness.

Drive EU stakeholder engagement and advocacy towards EU institutions and build Dutch connectivity inBrussels, maintaining and developing a broad network through activeengagement and outreach

Lead advocacy and campaigning with EU institutions and stakeholders on relevant policydevelopments

Drive consistent and engaging advocacy, storytelling and stakeholder engagement to improve awarenessand improve the reputation of HEINEKEN particularly through communicating our economic impact andBrew a Better World achievements

Political outreach in EU capitals: support EU region to activate communication and campaigning activities at national level in support of desired European outcomes

Support the EU Regulatory Affairs Manager to monitor relevant EU policy, regulatory, andlegislativedevelopments, bringing intelligence and insights from stakeholder networks

Ensure alignment of EU policy positions with global policy, in close coordination with the Global Publicand Government Affairs team and the EU Public Policy Manager

Represent HEINEKEN at selected trade associations/ platforms / groups (in coordination with RegionalCorporate Affairs Director, Global Government Affairs Director and EU AffairsManager).

Experience & profile (What & How):

What:

Education:University level (preferably in Political Science,Law,International Relations, Public Policy or related fields)

Work experience:10+years.

Required work experience in field of expertise:communicationsand public affairs, ideally EU focused andwith experience ofworking for EU institutions or in roles withclose proximity andregular engagement, relevant andcurrent network inBrussels

Functional skills:Strong communication and advocacy skills;strong written communication and presentation skills;experiencewith IT systems, MicrosoftOffice

Languages:English (professional), other European languagesaplus

How:

Communication skills:Manages relationships withstakeholders(with conflicting interests) on strategicandtactical level.Communicates through understanding,influencing and/or servingothers and requires more thanfacts to win arguments andinfluence others / Interactionwith others requires social skills andthe ability to understandandinfluence.

Other skills: project management, building collaborativerelationships, change management,influencingskills,managingwithout control, business acumen, ability towork on multipleprojectssimultaneously

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