Senior Public Affairs Manager

About the Role:

At Ferrero, we are committed to building a responsible and sustainable business, creating products that are loved by generations while operating with integrity across everything we do. As Senior Public Affairs Manager for the UK & Ireland, you will play a critical role in shaping how we engage with government, regulators, and key external stakeholders, ensuring our voice is clearly understood and our reputation continues to be strengthened.

Working in line with Group strategy and UK&I business priorities, you will lead the planning and execution of our Institutional Affairs programme, helping to position Ferrero as a trusted, socially responsible organisation. You will also support engagement across a broader ecosystem of Ferrero and Ferrero-affiliated companies, including Fox’s Burton’s Companies, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment in how we represent our business externally.

Main Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a proactive and insight-led public affairs strategy, building strong and effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, NGOs, and industry bodies. You will manage and enhance our government relations approach at both national and regional levels, supporting engagement on key regulatory topics and ensuring Ferrero is well-positioned in all relevant policy discussions.

You will act as a subject matter expert across priority public policy areas such as health and nutrition, responsible marketing, and sustainability, providing clear, balanced advice to protect and support both corporate and brand activity. A key part of your role will involve leading on complex, high-impact issues, including responsible consumption, access to labour, trade and export policy, and strategic investment programmes, ensuring risks are identified early and managed effectively.

You will also play a central role in issue and crisis management, providing intelligence, insight, and guidance to senior stakeholders, and working closely with Corporate Communications to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across all external engagement. Alongside this, you will support the development of briefings, speeches, and materials for senior leadership, helping to shape how Ferrero is represented across a wide range of external platforms and interactions.

About You:

You will be an experienced Public Affairs professional with a strong track record of operating in complex, regulated environments and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders. You bring excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex policy topics into clear, concise messages that support business objectives.

You are highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities, with a proactive mindset and a continuous focus on improving processes and outcomes. You are confident working under pressure, bringing sound judgement and a balanced, objective approach to managing risk and navigating sensitive issues. Experience within an FMCG or similarly fast-paced sector would be advantageous, alongside a strong understanding of the UK&I regulatory landscape.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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