About the Role
Key Purpose Statement The Global Policy & Advocacy Lead translates their public affairs strategy into concrete policy positions, advocacy plans, and actionable guidance for regions, while leading global horizon scanning and geopolitical risk insights. The role is a core strategic engine of the Global Public Affairs function and a key partner to regions, sustainability, legal, and corporate communication. Key Responsibilities 1. Global Policy Development, Positioning & Advocacy Draft and maintain global policy papers, position statements, and principles Ensure consistency and quality of policy content across themes and regions Support senior advocacy engagement with robust, fact-based positioning Together with Head of Public Affairs, represent their group externally at senior level with multilateral institutions, global industry platforms, international NGOs and policy forums. 2. Advocacy Planning & Regional Enablement Develop global advocacy toolkits for RHQs and key markets and brief them on global positions Coordinate advocacy narratives and materials for priority global issues Support regions in adapting global positions to local regulatory contexts Coordinate global advocacy priorities manage sharing of best practices, intelligence, and advocacy tools 3. Regulatory Intelligence & Horizon Scanning Together with legal team track and analyze emerging regulatory and policy trends across key markets Conduct horizon scanning on alcohol, taxation, sustainability, health, and wellbeing Provide early-warning insights on emerging global and geopolitical risks 4. Geopolitical Risk Leadership Lead the geopolitical risk agenda within Public Affairs Input into scenario planning, crisis preparedness and issue management Closely coordinate with Risk Management, Legal, Corporate Communication & Sustainability 5. Governance & Insight Sharing Support Global Public Affairs governance rhythm and reporting Provide structured insight to Global ExCom and senior leadership Required Skills and Experiences Strong background in global public policy, advocacy or regulatory affairs Experience working with international institutions, policy bodies or NGOs Strong analytical, drafting and synthesis skills Ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable guidance and positions We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding #LI-JACUK #LI-JACUKPRM