Public Affairs Executive

The Role

Are you looking to excel your career further within Public Affairs? Would you like to be part of an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees? Imperial Brands has an exciting opportunity to join our Team in Brussels.

We are seeking a Public Affairs Executive EU to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the EU Corporate Affairs Manager to shape and implement advocacy strategies within the EU legislative landscape. Your responsibilities will include developing engagement materials, conducting research, monitoring legislative developments, and establishing relationships with EU institutions and stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in EU policy.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the creation of high-quality engagement materials such as policy positions, briefings, and presentations to drive Imperial’s EU advocacy strategies.
• Monitor and report on EU legislative and policy developments that may impact Imperial’s business operations.
• Perform legislative analysis and research on various regulatory matters on an ad-hoc basis.
• Assist in managing relationships with EU institutions and key stakeholders.
• Produce regular reports and updates for both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant degree in Politics, Law, Communications, Sociology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a corporate environment or the EU institutions;
• Strong understanding of the EU legislative and policy-making process.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial, we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

EVERYONE BELONGS

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

ABOUT IMPERIAL BRANDS

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.