Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. With over 200 brands in 180 countries and a global network of entrepreneurial individuals, our teams blend a diverse range of experience, knowledge and skills. We connect customers and consumers to our iconic products and create innovative experiences that bring people together to celebrate life.
About the Function:
Our Corporate Relations (CR) team are reputation guides, shaping and protecting the future of our business and much-loved brands. With the ambition to become one of the most trusted and respected consumer goods companies in the world, our CR team act as the link to our external partners, handling critical relationships with the outside world including the press and media, investors and government organisations, as well as NGOs and our many partners.
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Operating across different markets, brands, and business areas including Corporate Communications, Policy and ESG, we collaborate with people all around the world. Join our team of guides, and you'll play a crucial role in protecting and promoting who we are and what we do, and ultimately our licence to operate.
Purpose of role.
As the Public Policy Senior Manager, you will monitor and analyze legislation and regulatory developments that may represent potential risks and opportunities for Diageo. This role will involve a deep understanding of the federal government, federal agencies, and congress processes and will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure that our policy positions are aligned with our business objectives. The Public Policy Senior Manager will be a key advisor on public policy issues and advocacy.
Top Accountabilities.
Functional
As a Public Policy Senior Manager at Diageo, you will:
- Provide counsel to the Director of Corporate Relations and Tequila and the Head of Corporate Relations Legal, and other areas on government legislation, regulations, and public policy matters.
- Establish, maintain, and enhance positive relations with external audiences, including trade associations, shareholders, and government.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Be on top of changes in the government that can influence the regulatory environment and anticipate potential risks and opportunities for Diageo.
- Provide advice on policies and procedures that ensure compliance with regulations.
- Work closely with other areas (Marketing, Legal, Commercial, among others) to ensure alignment on policy priorities and strategies.
- Support our SoP team for our "In market company (IMC) business" in their actions to promote Diageo's positive drinking agenda.
Leadership
Win through Execution
- High energy and ambition to achieve successful outcomes and high standards.
- Balances deadlines with great execution.
- Guarantee reporting and assurance processes are met properly.
Shape the Future
- Sees the big picture and creates new possibilities incorporating a triple win execution.
- Frames issues in a way that builds clarity and incorporates others' best thinking.
Inspire through Purpose
- Finds broader meaning in their work and aspires to make a significant difference.
- Reads their environment and understands how culture and context influences people's perspectives.
- Draws on a variety of influencing styles to engage different audiences.
Invest in Talent
- Displays confidence in their ability to meet challenges and succeed.
- Maintains belief and optimism and bounces back quickly from setbacks or failures.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in public affairs/ corporate relations, preferably in FMCG company or government body.
- Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process.
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the alcohol industry is an asset.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Deep personal accountability for great performance
- Outstanding ability to build and maintain genuine relationships based on mutual trust & respect.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- English and Spanish proficiency (written and spoken).
- Presentation skills in Spanish and English. Ability to deliver high-impact written materials. Excellent verbal communication skills.
Flexibility
This is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many ways. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
Diversity statement
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.