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Unilever Ice Cream Malaysia & Singapore Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Title: Ice Cream Malaysia & Singapore Communications & Corporate Affairs ManagerLocation: 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

  • Engage with government officials and regulatory agencies.

  • Monitor and analyze government policies and regulations.

  • Represent the organization at industry events and conferences.

  • Strategic policy and registration projects.

  • Sourcing unit government liaison and support.

  • Trade falicatation for our access to portefolio

  • Crisis and issue management.

  • Communicate organizational changes effectively and sensitively.

  • Develop and implement change management plans.

  • Provide support and guidance to employees during periods of change.

    Experience & Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in a public affairs role.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

  • Experience with crisis communication and media relations.

  • Knowledge of social media and digital communication tools.

    Additional Consideration

  • Industry Knowledge: A strong understanding of the industry and the organization's business objectives is essential.

  • Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies that align with the organization's goals.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to identify and resolve communication challenges.

  • Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

    Leadership

  • 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.

  • 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 applicates 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 es una organización comprometida con la equidad, la inclusión y la diversidad para impulsar los resultados de nuestro negocio y crear un futuro mejor, cada día, para nuestros diversos empleados, consumidores globales, socios y comunidades. Creemos que una fuerza laboral diversa nos permite igualar nuestras ambiciones de crecimiento e impulsar la inclusión en todo el negocio. ¡En Unilever estamos interesados en que cada individuo traiga su 'Whole Self' al trabajo y esto te incluye a ti! Por lo tanto, si necesita algún requisito de soporte o acceso, le recomendamos que nos avise en el momento de su solicitud para que podamos apoyarle a través de su viaje de reclutamiento.

Job Category: Communications and Corporate Affairs

Job Category: Les communications

Job Category: Comunicaciones

Job Type: Comms General Specialist

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals

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