Corporate Affairs Specialist - Hybrid

The Role

Are you passionate about public affairs and eager to shape strategies in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape?

Imperial Brands PLC is seeking a Corporate Affairs Specialist to join our team in Madrid and play a pivotal role in interpreting political and regulatory developments in Spain and across the EU.

Location: Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Head of Corporate Affairs, Spain

Principal Accountabilities

• Monitor and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory trends that impact our business.
• Develop position papers, advocacy materials, and strategic presentations for senior management.
• Engage with institutions, policymakers, and key stakeholders to build strong relationships.
• Provide insights and contribute to strategic discussions, planning, and prioritization.
• Keep our teams informed about potential regulatory changes and their implications.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Affairs department.

Skills and Experience Required

• University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Relevant experience in public affairs consultancy or the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish institutions; familiarity with EU institutions is a plus.
• Proven experience with parliamentary and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• A proactive team player with sharp analytical skills, initiative, and attention to detail.

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 further benefits 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 recruitment@impbrands.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.

Everyone Belongs