Public/Government Affairs Senior Manager, Estée Lauder Companies

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Machelen
1830
Vlaams-Brabant
België

Contract

Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duur

Datum gepubliceerd

2026-02-19

Online to:

2026-04-20
EUR 20.00 HOUR

Public/Government Affairs Senior Manager

Senior Manager, Public Affairs EUKEM

About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

About Global Public Affairs

The Global Public Affairs function enables ELC to navigate the complexities of the global political landscape with strategic

insight and clear purpose. Partnering closely across internal teams and external partners, the Public Affairs team builds strategic relationships with governments, regulators, NGOs, communities and trade associations. Their mission is to unlock business opportunities, mitigate risk and shape policies that help sustain ELC's leadership in prestige beauty.

About the role

As Public Affairs Senior Manager Europe, UK and Emerging Markets, you will help drive and implement the company's public affairs strategy to advance ELC's position and interests. You will serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex policy developments into actionable insights and fostering meaningful dialogue between internal stakeholders and key external decision-makers. This role calls for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial professional who combines subject-matter expertise with strong project leadership skills. A deep understanding of the political, social and economic dynamics of the region, as well as fluency in the workings of the European Union, is essential.

Main responsibilities will include:

Design and implement public affairs strategies aligned with business objectives and reputation priorities

Lead advocacy efforts on priority issues impacting the business (e.g. ingredient and product-related legislation)

Support executive-level engagement, preparing briefs, talking points and stakeholder mapping for high-level meetings

Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, NGOs and trade associations

Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on public affairs matters, including reputational risk, policy trends, and stakeholder dynamics.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (Legal, Regulatory, Communications, Sustainability, etc.) to ensure alignment and consistency in external positioning

Monitor and analyse political, regulatory and socio-economic developments across relevant jurisdictions, providing timely insights and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders

Contribute to social impact programs, enhancing corporate reputation and driving external thought leadership

Manage consultants, agencies and internal resources to deliver high-impact outcomes on key advocacy campaigns and regulatory initiatives

Professional qualifications

Master's degree in European affairs, European law, Political Science or a scientific background e.g. toxicologist, eco-toxicologist.

5-10 years of experience in EU public affairs, with deep expertise in ingredient and product-related legislation and a strong track record in stakeholder engagement and regulatory advocacy

Thorough understanding of EU legislative processes, with the ability to identify and communicate implications relevant to corporate interests

Proven track record in designing and delivering impactful public affairs strategies across complex policy landscapes

Effective multitasker, capable of managing concurrent projects collaboratively and driving timely, high-quality outcomes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in an additional European language is a distinct asset

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Strategic mindset, able to work autonomously while fostering strong team collaboration

High-level analytical acumen, able to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and tailored recommendations

Confident communicator, capable of conveying nuanced technical information to diverse audiences

Organized and solution-driven, with proven expertise in problem-solving, effective project execution and priority management

Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating fast-moving and evolving environments

Why you should be interested in this opportunity:

A unique opportunity to shape the public affairs strategy of a global leader in the beauty industry, directly influencing policies and legislation with strategic business impact

Regular interaction with key decision-makers and a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, giving you visibility and influence

Direct collaboration with company executives, contributing to strategic initiatives and influencing high-impact business decisions

Continuous learning and development through on-the-job training and access to the Estée Lauder Companies Learning Hub

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