Title:  Corporate Affairs & Communication Manager

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

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Corporate Affairs & Communication Manager

What this position is about – Purpose

This position will play a key role in implementing corporate affairs strategies and programs, maintaining a strong stakeholder network, and engaging with external parties. 

What will you do – Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with global functions/experts to develop market strategies in the areas of tobacco taxation, product regulation, anti-illicit trade, and other business costs
• Prepare government submissions, support advocacy, and follow up on outcomes. Coordinate with other market functions and competitors as necessary
• Develop relationships and represent the company in engagement with Government officials and other local stakeholders
• Monitor the tobacco environment, identify, research, analyse and report on relevant Corporate Affairs issues. Provide external relations advice
• Drive internal communication plans across market and factory
• Manage Community Investment programs
• Support the market CA&C Director as required.

Whom are we looking for – Requirements:

• University degree level or equivalent
• Experience in a similar position in the private sector or government
• Excellent understanding of the political environment
• Experience in highly regulated industries and excise taxation is an asset
• The ability to develop and sustain professional relationships with external parties
• Business acumen and good communication skills
• Analytical, structured, and pragmatic person who can recognize problems, do the research, and propose appropriate solutions
• Good Communication and presentation skills
• Should also be agile and able to quickly adapt strategies to a changing external environment
• Enjoy interacting with external parties and are confident representing the company and upholding our reputation.

What are the next steps in the Recruitment process:
 
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.