Corporate Affairs Manager

The Role

As a Corporate and Legal Affairs Manager you will act as the Imperial Brands Hellas spokesperson when relevant, you will ensure that the company’s interests are well-represented vis-à-vis all key decision makers, in all relevant industry organizations and a leading voice within the industry, you will protect the company from regulatory and legal risk ensuring all activities are in compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Principle Accountabilities

• Responsible for the implementation of Imperial Brands corporate and fiscal affairs strategy, shaping the external environment to maximize sales and ensure sustainability. Coordinate with local management to ensure the consistency of the company’s narrative across touchpoints and the implementation of a robust roadmap of communication activities
• Drive proactively engagement and communication with stakeholders internally and externally on all issues relating to our business. Provide crisis communications support where required while provide input in internal messaging
• Contribute to strategic discussions and planning activities with market Leadership Team. Represent the company in relevant industry associations, business organizations and regulatory bodies
• Identify, assess and communicate current and emerging regulatory risks and opportunities for the respective markets. Provide guidance and advice across all business functions with regards to regulatory compliance issues, Dawn Raids & Crisis Management. Partner with business and operational teams to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving commercial objectives
• Oversee and drive the legal assessment activities of the local team, including external advisors. Stay informed about changes in Greek & EU law and industry-specific regulation
• Assess, advise and communicate the legal risks and issues involved in any significant proposed decision to Management 

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science or Law.
• Professional experience in Public Relation, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Law (preferably within regulated industries e.g. pharma, spirits). Experience in managerial level is a must.
• Greek Native & Fluent in English (oral & written)
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. Effective team player with strong presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to communicate at all levels across the organization
• Results oriented. Ability to work under tight deadlines. Proactiveness and hands-on mentality

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 private Life Insurance and Health Care program, free light lunch and fuel allowance, 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.

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 Us

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.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.