Corporate Affairs Associate Director Nordics

About the role

Mars is looking for an Associate Director of Corporate Affairs for the Nordic region, based in Copenhagen. The role builds and maintains the Nordic corporate affairs strategy and communications function, protects the company's freedom to operate and acts as strategic business partner to the Nordic General Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Create the Nordic corporate affairs strategy, with clear objectives, initiatives and measures aligned with Mars Snacking brand priorities across the four Nordic markets.
• Build and maintain a high-performing communications function, deploying resources across markets for the best ROI, including managing external agencies.
• Lead the Nordic CA team of one FTE to high performance and continuous development.
• Protect Mars' freedom to operate, focusing on market access and minimizing regulatory burdens for Mars Snacking.
• Handle crisis and issues management across the Nordics with the Nordic GM, market leads, legal and SRA to maintain business continuity.
• Lead business communications with the Nordic team and P&O to mobilize associates around the cluster strategy and Mars purpose.
• Act as strategic business partner to the Nordic GM and core member of the NEE CA team, guiding the business on threats, opportunities and strategies.
• Build good relations with key opinion leaders and media, represent Mars in trade associations and contribute to cross-segment reputation work.

Required profile

• Minimum of 8+ years in senior corporate affairs or communications roles.
• Degree in a related field such as communication, marketing, public relations or business.
• Experience managing crisis and media relations, including acting as spokesperson.
• Hands-on experience in public affairs and government relations, supported by external agencies.
• Fluency in English and ideally one Nordic language.

Required skills

• Ability to manage many issues and projects at once and to influence without authority.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to shape thinking at a senior level.
• Project management and change communications experience.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

What we offer

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits, including company bonus and pensions.
• Affordable workplace lunches, fitness allowance and free gym access.
• Life insurance, health insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Volunteering during working hours and learning support through Mars University.