Senior Manager, EU Public Affairs

pAt Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), we believe meaningful progress happens when business, government, and society work together. We're looking for a Senior Manager, EU Public Affairs to help shape the external environment in which we operate, building trusted relationships, influencing policy discussions, and advancing our sustainability ambitions across Europe. /ppThis is a highly visible role at the heart of our European Public Affairs team, combining stakeholder engagement, coalition building, strategic advocacy, and policy insight. You'll work across a broad network of policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, NGOs, and internal stakeholders to help ensure CCEP's voice is heard on some of the most important issues facing our business and industry. /ph3What to expect /h3h3Lead stakeholder engagement and advocacy execution /h3ulliDevelop and implement stakeholder engagement and advocacy plans for priority EU files, based on agreed positions and priorities. /liliBuild and deepen trusted relationships across EU institutions, Member State representations, associations, NGOs, think tanks, academia and other influential stakeholders. /liliPrepare objectives, messages, briefings and follow-up for external engagement, including senior-level meetings, and identify opportunities to strengthen CCEP's influence. /li /ulh3Drive coalition-building and industry collaboration /h3ulliRepresent CCEP in European trade associations, industry platforms and multi-company coalitions. /liliHelp shape common positions, mobilise partners and coordinate joint outreach so CCEP's priorities are reflected effectively. /li /ulh3Drive internal alignment across a complex matrix /h3ulliBuild strong relationships across CCEP functions, Business Units, local Public Affairs teams, senior stakeholders and Coca-Cola system partners. /liliConnect teams, enable timely alignment and operate with diplomacy, judgement and discretion across different priorities and market realities. /li /ulh3Provide stakeholder and political intelligence /h3ulliMonitor political and stakeholder developments and provide concise intelligence on emerging risks, opportunities, alliances and engagement choices. /li /ulh3Contribute to EU Public Affairs strategy and policy positions /h3ulliBring an engagement and Brussels-network perspective to EU Public Affairs priorities in coordination with policy experts, the Brussels team, Business Units and Coca-Cola system partners. /liliMaintain strong working knowledge of priority EU issues, particularly packaging, circular economy, sustainability and related value-chain matters, together with their relevance to CCEP's business. /liliContribute stakeholder and external perspectives to policy positions and consultations, and develop the messages and advocacy tools required for credible engagement. /liliCoordinate engagement across policy files and stakeholder channels to improve consistency, timing and impact. /li /ulh3Advance digital and AI-enabled ways of working /h3ulliStrengthen and use digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve stakeholder intelligence, research, planning, preparation, follow-up and knowledge-sharing across the team. /li /ulh3What we are looking for: /h3h3Experience: /h3ulliSignificant experience in Public Affairs, Government Affairs, EU Affairs, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, or a related field. /liliExperience developing and executing advocacy strategies within European institutions, trade associations, consultancies, corporate environments, or similar organisations. /liliProven track record of building trusted relationships with policymakers and senior external stakeholders. /liliExperience working through industry associations, coalitions, or complex stakeholder networks. /liliUnderstanding of the European political and regulatory environment and how policy is developed and influenced. /li /ulh3Knowledge and Expertise: /h3ulliStrong understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes, and the Brussels policy landscape. /liliKnowledge of sustainability, packaging, circular economy, environmental policy, or related areas. /liliCommercial awareness and an understanding of how policy developments impact business operations and value chains. /liliExperience using digital collaboration, monitoring, research, and AI-enabled tools to support decision-making and engagement activities. /liliFMCG, food and beverage, consumer goods, sustainability, or related sector experience is highly valued. /li /ulh3We're looking for someone who: /h3ulliBuilds strong relationships and networks quickly. /liliInfluences with credibility, diplomacy, and sound judgement. /liliNavigates complex stakeholder environments with confidence and professionalism. /liliThrives in a matrix organisation and collaborates effectively across teams, functions, and geographies. /liliBalances strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. /liliCommunicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences.