corporate affairs manager

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and communicating the organizational narrative to external and internal stakeholders. This position is integral to managing the company’s reputation, handling media relations, and ensuring that the company’s activities align with its purpose.

More specifically you will need to:

•   Develop and implement media strategies to enhance the corporate reputation.

•   Manage press office operations, develop media relations and contribute to enhancing the company’s external visibility.

•   Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including government bodies, industry associations, and community groups.

•   Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and mutual understanding.

•   Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and public forums.

•   Drive the company’s external engagement strategy and implement high impact public affairs campaigns

•   Develop, implement and monitor Vodafone Foundation initiatives in alignment with the European Foundation Strategy.

•   Manage the company’s ESG strategy ensuring efficient delivery of the climate transition plan.

•   Develop and implement crisis communication plans to protect the company’s reputation during emergencies. 

•   Prepare and train spokespersons for media interactions during crises. 

•   Coordinate with senior management and other departments to ensure the consistency of the company’s narrative across touchpoints and the implementation of a robust roadmap of communication activities.

Who you are

•   Strong personal impact and ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders 

•   Strong communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders

•   High level of integrity and professionalism and exhibit adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment

•   Strong academic background at a postgraduate level either in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related areas

•   Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate affairs or public relations and proven track record of managing media relations and internal communications

•   Experience in developing and implementing PR and public affairs campaigns

•   Deep understanding of the external environment and political context in which the company operates

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 

• Private Health & Medical Insurance 

• Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad 

• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home 

• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings 

• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service 

• Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development 

• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day 

• Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are 

• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking 

• Special employee offers and discounts