Corporate Affairs Lead

About the Role

International Breweries Plc is looking for a strategic and dynamic Corporate Affairs Lead to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Corporate Affairs & Regulatory Director in driving our stakeholder engagement, sustainability management, and regulatory strategies across state and local government levels, communities, and key trade associations to enhance our corporate reputation and business goals.

• Develop and maintain robust stakeholder maps and relationships with policymakers, community leaders, and external groups across our operational footprints including Gateway, Ilesa, Onitsha, and Port Harcourt.
• Partner with community stakeholders to drive impactful social investments and sustainability interventions while mitigating operational issues.
• Represent International Breweries Plc in industry and trade association policy advocacy committees to advance company interests.
• Monitor and analyze the external political and regulatory environment, preparing actionable briefing notes and memos to guide executive business decisions.
• Collaborate with legal and corporate affairs teams to secure necessary product permits, licenses, and certifications, facilitating seamless market access and removing operational roadblocks.
• Identify public policy opportunities to optimize cost management and support sustainable tax exposures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in corporate affairs or public relations within a manufacturing firm or multinational corporation.
• Active membership in the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) or other relevant professional bodies.
• Exceptional written, oral communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks and community relations at state and local government levels in Nigeria.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global brand.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative multinational work environment.

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