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Summary:
Scotch whisky is a key driver for Diageo's future growth ambitions making the company's operations in Scotland - where all its Scotch whisky brands including Johnnie Walker are produced - central to the future success of the business. As the home of Scotch whisky, Scotland is the host for global visitors - both internal and external - and the company's reputation in Scotland has an impact in all of Diageo's 21 markets and 180 countries where Scotch whisky is a key growth driver.
Growing Scotch and in particular Johnnie Walker, is a key priority for Diageo PLC and is reflected in the IBOs of all business leaders. To succeed it is imperative that Diageo not only protects its licence to produce Scotch Whisky in Scotland, but that we create a positive environment in which it can thrive. Because of these factors it is crucial that Diageo is trusted and respected with the complex network of Scottish media and with government stakeholders, securing a positive environment against which Diageo's investment and future growth ambitions for Scotch whisky can be realised.
Role Responsibilities:
* Lead proactive and reactive media engagement and communications for Diageo businesses in Scotland.
* Lead engagement with government stakeholders in Scotland.
* Work closely with President of Global Supply & Procurement, and ISC Supply Director and team to deliver external engagement and reputation goals.
* Provide advice and support to Diageo business leadership on all public affairs issues which impact on Diageo's reputation in Scotland.
* Work closely with Diageo GB, Europe and PLC with Diageo Global Brand Teams to align Diageo's corporate reputation activity with Diageo commercial activity, particularly relating to the development of the Scotch whisky business and tourism investment.
* Lead the creation and maintenance of positive public profiles for key Diageo leaders.
* Lead on using Diageo's people assets in Scotland to enhance Diageo's corporate reputation.
* Lead the development and execution of external messaging - from content research, writing and delivery.
Experience:
* Substantial media experience with a strong network of contacts in key media.
* Substantial government affairs experience with a strong network of contacts in government and politics.
* Strong relationship building and alignment skills.
* Strong team player with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues' development.
* Commercial delivery and understanding of Diageo's commercial drivers.
* Managing complexity and aligning multiple stakeholder interests.
* Strong personal drive and ambition to develop.
Some travel to London and occasional global in-market travel.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations our people work flexibly in ways to suit them.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
* Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
* On site gym or subsidised gym membership.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
* On site nursery or vouchers.
* Annual bonus of circa 15% of your base salary (dependent on performance).
* Share options.
* 28 days' vacation per annum.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.
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