Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Europe

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The Role

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The Sr. Manager Public Affairs Europe drives strategic political analysis, shapes advocacy and stakeholder engagement, and advises senior leadership by monitoring and influencing legislative and regulatory developments across Europe to advance the organization’s interests.

Major Accountabilities:

  • Develop and implement government relations and public policy strategies aligned with organisational goals.
  • Represent the organisation before government entities and industry associations, advocating for favourable outcomes.
  • Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impact and advising leadership.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups.
  • Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and represent the organisation in key external forums.
  • Coordinate responses to government inquiries, audits, and consultations.
  • Prepare advocacy materials and policy briefings for internal and external audiences.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, providing actionable insights to inform government affairs and public policy strategy
  • Develop scenario planning and risk assessments to support strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare high impact briefing materials, policy papers, and recommendations that influence organisation strategy and decision making for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Support the design and execution of advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align government affairs activities with broader organisational objectives.
  • Track and evaluate the effectiveness of government affairs strategies, recommending improvements.
  • Build and maintain external networks with thought leaders, think tanks, and industry groups.
  • Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and represent the organisation in select external forums.

Experience and skillset:

  • Degree level qualification, Master preferred
  • Desirable experience in trade bodies or lobbying work
  • Analytical and strategic work
  • Articulate presentation skills
  • Ability to deal with complex issues and explain with clarity
  • Ability to identify key risks and opportunities
  • Ability to develop and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • English is required, additional European languages are a plus

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Coaching, Collaboration, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Self-Awareness

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].

CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.

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The Company
HQ: London
6,172 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.

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