Company Description**Do you want to join H&M; on a journey, changing the way we define a seamless customer experience? If you feel that you have a genuine passion for growing businesses and see yourself in a role contributing to added customer value, a strong brand and digital growth. Then join us and take part in changing the way we work with omni.**H&M; is on a journey to become a truly customer focused company. We´re putting our passion for the customer at center, upgrading the customer experience and taking it to the next level. We´re changing our way of working to be able to offer our customers a seamless shopping experience. This means that we need to accelerate our omni customer experience and put omni at the core of our business.As Public Affairs Manager for Region South Europe you will develop and implement the PA agenda on a regional level. You will lead and implement all Public Affairs activities within the region and provide the Sales Market countries with key learnings, as required. This includes proactive and reactive communications on position papers, legislative proposals, government consolations and other strategic political developments. You also monitor the political discussions in the region.You are the point of contact between global and sales markets and you are spokesperson for H&M; group on Public Affairs within the region. You collaborate with other functions, especially Communications and Sustainability, and work closely with the Integral Public Affairs Team.**Job Description**:- You develop and implement the Public Affairs agenda and strategy together with H&M; Group’ Public Affairs team to advance the company’s position on key issues.- You lead and implement all Public Affairs activities within the region, including proactive and reactive communications on position papers, legislative proposals, government consultations and other strategic political developments.- In partnership with corporate communications, you develop organizational key messages and other materials to reach key opinion leaders.- You monitor the political discussions in the region and understand how our work ladders up to them or vice-versa.- You are the point of contact between global and the sales market teams to ensure aligned agendas and share key learnings- You are a spokesperson for H&M; Group on Public Affairs within the region- You simplify the complexity of legislative activity, connecting the dots for leaders, showcasing potential business impact and striving to constantly link lobbying activity to company’s other parts of the business including sales- You work through ambiguity, in a challenging sector and demonstrate leadership and analytical skills as well as impact through clear actions- You take responsibility, engage, and inspire as a natural agile leader**Qualifications**:- A background in Politics, Law, Communications, Business or any related field is desired.- Previous experience in working for a think tank, NGO's or highly regulated industry is beneficial- Proven track record of how lobbying actions have influenced business activities- 8 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role.- Public speaking- Experience from large and complex cross-functional projects with international dimension- Fluent in speaking and writing in English and French, other regional languages are a plusAdditional InformationThis is a permanent position based in Paris, FranceWe are looking forward to hearing from you!