Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Senior Public Affairs Manager
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Senior Public Affairs Manager
Senior Public Affairs Manager (12-month Fixed Term Contract)
Business Area: Nestlé UK&I Location: Gatwick Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits
- 17% car allowance
- Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestlé
- 12 flexible days on top of a 25-day holiday entitlement
Flexibility note: Although this is a full-time role, we encourage dialogue regarding individual flexible working needs.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a 12-month fixed-term contract position within our Public Affairs team in Corporate Affairs & Sustainability.
This is a high-impact role based in the UK & Ireland Public Affairs team, operating at the heart of a dynamic political and regulatory environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Enhancing trust in Nestlé and shaping the company’s engagement with government, policymakers, NGOs, and broader stakeholders.
- Working across diverse policy areas to prepare the business for change, manage risk, and identify opportunities.
- Collaborating with external stakeholders (trade bodies, partners, political representatives) to deliver campaigns and strategies.
- Partnering with colleagues across Nestlé (including EU and global teams) to align insights with decision-making and business strategy.
About Nestlé
Our purpose is: “to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.”
We operate in a complex and evolving environment where trust, transparency, and responsible practices are critical. Our Public Affairs team delivers insight, shapes policy debates, and builds long-term relationships that support our business goals.
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We are committed to inclusion and diversity:
- Signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
- Committed to Disability Confidence.
- Named a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years.
- Partnering with Diversity and Inclusion in grocery for measurable advancement.
Your Impact
The role demands strategic thinking, adaptability, and hands-on execution. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a trusted advisor on political, regulatory, and societal trends for senior leaders.
- Identifying and capturing opportunities, translating them into practical advice for the business.
- Leading on broad policy issues, including higher-profile and sensitive topics.
- Designing and delivering engagement strategies with government, policymakers, NGOs, and industry groups.
- Representing Nestlé externally by positioning the organisation as a credible and proactive partner.
- Managing issues and crises, both alone and with senior team members.
- Aligning public affairs with commercial goals by collaborating across the organisation.
- Driving thought leadership to shape critical policy conversations.
Role Requirements & Skills
Experience
- Significant experience in Public Affairs, political engagement, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of the UK policy and regulatory landscape with an active professional network.
- Proven track record advising senior stakeholders in a corporate or agency environment.
- Familiarity with food, sustainability, or consumer policy is advantageous.
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Key Skills & Attributes
- Breadth and adaptability – Comfortable juggling multiple high-level policy topics.
- Strategic mindset – Connects external issues to business impact, delivering clear recommendations.
- Strong judgement – Manages complexity and sensitive situations with confidence.
- Stakeholder engagement – Ensures trust and alignment with internal and external groups.
- Communication clarity – Simplifies complex subjects for actionable messaging.
- Agility – Thrives in fast-changing environments with the ability to learn quickly.
- Collaborative ownership – Works well across teams while taking accountability.
What You Need to Know
- Posting date: 03/07/2026
- Closing date: 17/07/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and the advertisement may close early if sufficient candidates are received.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commitment
At Nestlé, respect and inclusion underpin everything we do. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including:
- Different gender identities
- Diverse ethnic backgrounds
- People with disabilities
- Parents, carers, and LGBT+ individuals
If you require accommodations to assist your application, please request them. For more details on Nestlé’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé’s Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
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