Ice Cream Malaysia & Singapore Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager

Job Title: Ice Cream Malaysia & Singapore Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager
Location: Malaysia

About Unilever

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Asia, leading Ice Cream player with €1.2 bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the world’s leading ice cream company, home to a portfolio of iconic brands like Magnum, Calippo, Solero, Festini, Talenti, and Yasso. We're committed to creating innovative products that bring unforgettable moments to our consumers—because, after all, “Life tastes better with ice cream.”

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, becoming an independent, EUR 8 billion single-category focused company by the end of 2025. This move reflects our belief in the power of our unique frozen footprint, which we see as having huge potential for growth as a pure-play business. Our focus is all about unlocking that potential, driving value for our consumers, customers, employees, and shareholders.

Main Responsibilities

This is a crucial role in shaping and executing the organisation’s corporate and public affairs strategies. This position requires a strong understanding of government relations and public affairs, with a focus on agriculture and food industries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engage with government officials and regulatory agencies.
2. Monitor and analyze government policies and regulations.
3. Represent the organization at industry events and conferences.
4. Strategic policy and registration projects.
5. Sourcing unit government liaison and support.
6. Trade facilitation for our access to portfolio.
7. Crisis and issue management.
8. Communicate organizational changes effectively and sensitively.
9. Develop and implement change management plans.
10. Provide support and guidance to employees during periods of change.

Experience & Qualification

1. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in a public affairs role.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
5. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
6. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
8. Experience with crisis communication and media relations.
9. Knowledge of social media and digital communication tools.

Additional Consideration

1. Industry Knowledge: A strong understanding of the industry and the organization's business objectives is essential.
2. Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies that align with the organization's goals.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to identify and resolve communication challenges.
4. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

Leadership

1. You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
2. As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.

Please note that our hiring process may take longer than usual, as we are prioritizing the selection of team leads first. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carefully assess and build our leadership team. Rest assured, we will keep you updated on the status of your application as soon as it is possible.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.