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Circular Packaging Advocacy Manager
The Kraft Heinz Company. Develop and execute Kraft Heinz’s advocacy strategy on circular packaging across Europe and the UK .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Government Affairs and Public Policy with a strong focus on circular packaging and sustainability. Capable of engaging with policymakers and stakeholders across Europe while translating complex regulatory issues into actionable advocacy strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Government Affairs ExperienceEuropean Policymaking KnowledgeStakeholder Management SkillsPackaging and Sustainability ExpertiseStrategic Judgement
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Hard Skills
Regulatory AffairsPublic Policy DevelopmentCircular Economy AdvocacyEPR FrameworksLegislation MonitoringTechnical Expertise in PackagingPolicy Position DevelopmentHorizon-Scanning CapabilitiesEngagement with EU InstitutionsPackaging Tax Design
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCoalition-Building SkillsRelationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Thinking
Industry Keywords
FMCGConsumer GoodsRecyclingWaste PolicyPackaging LegislationSustainabilityEU Packaging RegulationNational Regulatory EnvironmentsPolicy ForumsEmerging Legislation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute Kraft Heinz’s advocacy strategy on circular packaging across Europe and the UK
- Identify emerging packaging policy risks and opportunities across priority markets
- Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies
- Engage with European and national policymakers, regulators, industry associations and other stakeholders
- Represent Kraft Heinz in industry coalitions and policy forums
- Build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers
- Ensure consistent messaging across European markets while adapting advocacy to national circumstances
- Lead Government Affairs engagement on implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
- Monitor implementing and delegated legislation and related guidance
- Assess implications for Kraft Heinz products, packaging and operations
- Coordinate engagement with EU institutions, Member State governments and national authorities
- Lead advocacy on national packaging levies and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks
- Engage governments on packaging tax design and implementation
- Advocate for effective and proportionate EPR systems and fee structures
- Influence eco-modulation criteria related to packaging design, recyclability and recycling outcomes
- Translate policy developments into implications for R&D and packaging development
- Bring technical and scientific expertise into policy discussions
- Support Regulatory and R&D engagement with policymakers on innovation and alternative packaging solutions
- Provide senior leadership with updates, executive briefings and recommendations
- Establish priorities across markets and policy files
- Coordinate advocacy with country teams and external advisors
- Develop horizon-scanning capabilities for emerging packaging legislation
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs or a related field
- Strong knowledge of European policymaking and national regulatory environments
- Expertise with packaging, circular economy, sustainability, EPR, waste policy or related legislation
- Experience engaging with EU institutions and national governments
- Ability to understand complex technical and regulatory issues and translate them into compelling policy arguments
- Strong stakeholder management and coalition-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple European markets
- Strong strategic judgement, with the ability to distinguish between technical issues and those that require senior-level advocacy
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical, regulatory, R&D and commercial teams
- Experience within the food, FMCG, packaging, recycling or consumer goods sectors would be an advantage
- European languages additional to English is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer commitment covering Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups, Women, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and other protected classes
- Regular travel across Europe and the UK