**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.** Join our high-performing Corporate and Government Affairs (CGA) team in the UK and Ireland as our new External Affairs Lead, and take responsibility for leading our communications and public affairs efforts in the UK and Ireland. You'll shape our strategy, enhance our reputation, and work with stakeholders to support our business goals, all with the support of your team (four direct reports) and the Corporate Affairs Director UK&I. **What You'll Do:** + Develop and lead our corporate communications and public affairs strategy for the UK and Ireland. + Manage media relations, external communications, and stakeholder engagement. + Advise senior leaders on government and corporate affairs issues. + Protect and enhance Mondelez International's reputation through effective communications. + Build relationships with key journalists and manage our UK web presence. + Oversee agency relationships for corporate communications and government affairs. + Lead the press office function. + Manage issues and crisis communications. + Build and implement a proactive Government Affairs strategy. + Maintain relationships with government departments, political advisors, and other stakeholders. + Work with the European Public Affairs team on cross-market issues. + Represent Mondelez International with trade associations, government, and NGOs. + Manage the UK and Ireland Communications and Government Affairs budget. **What you will bring** A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in: + Building and delivering corporate and government affairs strategies, preferably in a large, matrix multinational or FMCG organisation, a political setting, agency or industry trade association. + Extensive experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, or communications. + Proven ability to lead and build teams. + Strategic leadership of agencies. + Strong communication skills (written and verbal). + Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. + Ability to work under pressure and manage change. + Strong time management and organizational skills. + Ability to collaborate and communicate with senior stakeholders. + Budget management. **Relocation Support Available?** No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!** **_Our people make all the difference in our succes_** Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Excited to grow your career?** We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! **IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER** **Job Type** Regular Communications and Public & Government Affairs Corporate & Government Affairs At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.