Ice Cream Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager at The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Rome, Lazio, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications Leadership, Corporate Affairs, Reputation Management, Media Relations, Issues Management, Executive Advisory, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Making, Trade Associations, Internal Communications, Risk Mitigation, Cross-functional Coordination, Italian Language Fluency, English Language Fluency, FMCG Experience, Public Relations

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Ice Cream Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager Scope: Full time Location: Uffici Roma Terms & Conditions: Regular The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! JOB PURPOSE: As Corporate Affairs Lead for the Magnum Ice Cream Company in Italy, you will lead and coordinate the communication and corporate affairs agenda for the Italian Ice Cream business, defining priorities, setting direction and ensuring coherent execution while reinforcing global consistency to protect and enhance the business reputation nationwide. This is a senior, broad and highly visible role encompassing strategic interaction with a wide range of external stakeholders, including media, policy makers, trade associations, NGOs, politicians, customers and regulatory bodies relevant to the Ice Cream sector and its evolving issues. Acting as a central orchestration point and working in close partnership with the Italian General Manager, you will drive alignment across functions and leadership teams, ensuring that communications activities are strategically planned, prioritised and delivered with clear ownership. You will provide strategic counsel and decision support to senior leaders, while holding end-to-end accountability for all communications activities, including out-of-hours media relations, press office operations and issues management. Whilst you will support the Italian Ice Cream Business leadership team, you will also be part of the European Corporate Affairs team, balancing local needs with the global Communication and Corporate Affairs strategy and critical in deciding when to leverage global expertise to support critical issues, locally KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strategic Communications Leadership:Act as the single point of leadership and coordination for all communications and corporate affairs activities in Italy, to support the delivery of Ice Creams strategic and business priorities in Italy, defining communication priorities and translating Ice Cream strategic and business objectives into a coherent, integrated communications agenda. Build and sustain senior-level relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Reputation and Narrative Governance:Own and govern the local narrative and positioning, ensuring it resonates with the Italian context while remaining fully aligned with global strategy. Steer and coordinate cross-functional teams on brand campaigns, reputation management and sensitive topics, setting clear direction and ensuring our values and goals are communicated effectively and consistently. • Media Strategy and Oversight:Provide strategic oversight of media relations for the Italian Ice Cream business, leveraging deep understanding of the Italian media landscape to anticipate risks, identify opportunities and guide engagement. Set the agenda for media monitoring, messaging and positioning, ensuring consistency, quality and timeliness across all outputs . • Issues Management:Lead issues management in Italy, setting out complex situations clearly, defining recommended actions and approaches. Act as a constructive challenger where necessary, ensuring risks are surfaced early and managed decisively to protect the company’s reputation. • Executive Advisory and Spokesperson Enablement: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Italian General Manager and leadership team, shaping communication strategies for high-visibility moments. Direct and coordinate preparation for external speaking opportunities, media interviews and stakeholder engagements. • Corporate Affairs: Actively collaborate with the European Corporate Affairs team to understand the nuances of policy decision for local markets and support representation in key local Trade Associations and industry partners on a wide range of topics. Translate high-level advocacy messages into tangible policy asks, identify new opportunities and mitigate risks and costs for the business. • Internal Communications and Leadership Alignment: Set direction for internal communications, while ensuring global alignment, clarity and drive engagement across the organisation. Advise senior leaders on internal narrative, change communications and leadership engagement, including townhalls and critical internal moments. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: • 8+ years of experience in communications and corporate affairs, preferably in an international FMCG or consumer-facing environment. • Proven experience in leading integrated communications agendas, including media relations, issues management and executive counsel. • Demonstrated ability to develop and steer strategic communication plans for complex and sensitive topics, balancing global direction with local relevance. • Strong leadership presence with the ability to prioritise, coordinate and influence without direct authority in fast-paced, dynamic environments. • Proven capability in anticipating, managing and mitigating reputational risks. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or regulatory content into clear strategic implications for leadership teams. • Solid experience building credible, senior-level relationships with external stakeholders. • Strong business acumen and understanding of political, social and environmental dynamics impacting the business. • Fluency in Italian and English. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. · Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. · A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact. · A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! #TMICC ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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 The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever’s policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company . If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! Grow Fast. Make an Impact. Shape the Future of Ice Cream. If you want to grow fast, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we offer a unique mix of global scale and start-up spirit, being a €8.3billion powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. With career opportunities in over 40 markets, this is a place where growth, innovation, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. A place where you have the freedom to disrupt and grow. A place where we operate with speed and agility, amongst diverse and inclusive teams in an environment where we care for and challenge each other at the same time. Join us as we create extraordinary careers - just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. Because life tasted better with ice cream.

Responsibilities

This role leads and coordinates the communication and corporate affairs agenda for the Italian Ice Cream business, setting direction and ensuring coherent execution while reinforcing global consistency to protect the business reputation nationwide. The manager will act as a central orchestration point, driving alignment across functions and providing strategic counsel to senior leaders, holding end-to-end accountability for all communications activities.