Senior Public Affairs Manager - CSD and Energy

Senior Public Affairs Manager – CSD and Energy

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the soft and energy drinks industry? Carlsberg is looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our public affairs strategy. As a Senior Public Affairs Manager, you'll be at the forefront of advocating for our innovative products, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving impactful campaigns. If you're ready to make a difference and elevate our brand, this is the opportunity for you!

What you’ll be doing

You will lead Carlsberg work on CSD and Energy working with the Global Public Affair Director to ensure Carlsberg markets are positioned to engage in political and regulatory debates. In doing so you will develop assets such as position papers strategies for how to manage stakeholders and policy issues across markets.

You will be Carlsberg’s representative towards UNESDA and ICBA and represent Carlsberg in working groups and external meetings. On topics such as sugar and energy you will lead Carlsberg’s work towards stakeholders at both national and EU level. ensuring we have a clear set of policy objectives and that we engage on it.

In your daily work you will serve as an expert on CSD & Energy and related issues on sweeteners and taxation. In cooperation with colleagues from Group Development and Carlsberg Britvic you will deliver business impact assessments on upcoming regulations advising and leading Carlsberg’s response. Further the role also covers educating and providing assets that allows Carlsberg markets to engage in local policy discussions.

Key responsibilities

• Function as policy expert on CSD and Energy products supporting markets on topics such as excise, marketing and availability policies.
• Represent Carlsberg externally towards policy makers and regulators
• Represent Carlsberg in international associations such as UNESDA and ICBA
• Support colleagues in departments such as ESG, Commercial, Marketing, Development & Research on CSD & Energy policy and regulations
• Continuously monitor EU policy agenda and prepare updates to Carlsberg markets and regional leadership.
• Develop and share policy papers and strategic positions with markets as well as run internal trainings
• Prepare meeting briefings for Carlsberg executives
• Work with Responsible Drinking Manager to ensure ESG Strategy and targets are set according accordingly to ESG materiality assessment.
• Support Responsible Drinking Manager with relaunch of ESG Strategy
• Oversee regulatory reporting from markets for Executive and Audit Committee

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced Public Affairs manager (at least 5 years working experience) with a proven track record of:

• Working within a global business or business organization
• Working with government, trade associations and stakeholder relations in an international setting
• Advising internal stakeholders on political and regulatory developments
• Strategic thinking, analysis and long-term execution of policy agendas
• Establishing and driving public affairs agendas across international, regional and market level.
• Experience with building a network internally as well as externally towards stakeholders such as business organizations, politics and government
• Creating the assets to drive a public affairs agenda: position papers, PowerPoint presentations and communicating technical subjects in a clear and easy to understand manor

What you can expect  

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible through internal promotions, Short / Long Time Assignments (STA/LTA), and horizontal moves within different markets.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

We encourage you to visit and learn more about our DE&I Strategy: Sustainability » Our ESG programme » Diversity, Equity and Inclusion « Carlsberg Group

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars.
• Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being Purpose-led and Performance focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t just shape our Performance, they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply today via the link.

Deadline for applying is the 3rd of April 2025. Please note that we only accept applications received via our applicant system.

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled if we come across the right candidate, so apply as early as possible.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.