Public Affairs Leader Job at IKEA (Praha)

Senior Public Affairs Manager

As a Senior Public Affairs Manager, you will maximise the profile, influence and...

Location

United Kingdom , Wimbledon

Salary:

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

CIPD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strategic understanding of the political landscape, institutions and processes and how they can support organizational objectives
Established experience of working in a strategic role advising senior leaders in the political, policy and/or public affairs environment
Experience of working with senior policy stakeholders and the media
Experience of developing and delivering an effective public affairs strategy that aligns wider organisational objectives
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and clearly demonstrating the ability to build and maintain effective relationships
Experienced at representing organisations in the media and in advising on and drafting media lines aligned with policy and public affairs objectives
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects independently, often at short notice and to tight deadlines
Experience of writing for different audiences, including letters to parliamentarians, policy briefings, research, and social media content
Experience of people management and in managing and developing a small team
Experience of managing external consultants to support the work of the team

Job Responsibility

Developing and leading the Public Affairs strategy to raise the profile, influence and voice of the CIPD with key political, policy maker, business and opinion former audiences, in support of the CIPD’s overall purpose, vision and priority themes
Improving the impact of our public policy work with government and raise the profile of our policy work with the HR profession, CIPD members and potential commercial partners
Working with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure that public affairs activity is integrated into our social media output, member content and where appropriate translated into high profile media coverage for the CIPD
Managing and developing the public affairs team, ensuring it is fully integrated strategically into business planning and supports the delivery of the wider strategy
Working collaboratively with and supporting the Head of Public Policy and Practice with the annual budgetary, content and engagement planning process for Policy, including drafting and managing the annual budget for public affairs, evaluating suppliers and supporting quarterly budget reviews
Providing expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive, the senior leadership team and the Heads of the departments on all matters of political engagement and policy influencing for the organisation, including understanding key organisational opportunities and reputational risks
Creating regular reports for the Board and wider organisation to outline progress on the public affairs strategy and key milestones for the public policy reach and profile
Developing the CIPD’s network of relevant political, policy maker and opinion former stakeholders, maximising CIPD’s engagement and influence with key Ministers, Special Advisors, Civil Servants and Parliamentarians

What we offer

28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days
personal development allowance
access to an award winning pension scheme
a cashback health scheme

Fulltime

Public Affairs Communications Leader

General Motors is seeking a Public Affairs Communications Leader to drive state ...

Location

United States , Detroit; Mountain View; New York City

Salary:

149500.00 - 199800.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a related field
Outstanding writing, storytelling, and media relations skills, with a track record of securing impactful, high-profile coverage
Experience driving state and local media engagement and proactive pitching
Ability to navigate a large, complex organization and influence senior leaders effectively
Sound judgment and comfort handling sensitive or high-stakes situations
Calm, composed, and armed with a sense of humor

Job Responsibility

Lead state and local public affairs storytelling that strengthens GM’s reputation in key communities and helps manage policy and labor-related risk
Translate GM’s economic, jobs, and manufacturing priorities into consistent, locally relevant coverage across earned, owned, and paid channels
Execute campaign-style public affairs work in partnership with policy, marketing, and manufacturing communications teams
Build and sustain strong relationships with reporters in priority labor, manufacturing, and policy markets
Spot and pitch stories ranging from fast-moving developments to longer-lead features on investment, innovation, and workforce
Support communications around sensitive local issues with care, speed, and sound judgment
Track message pull-through and results to refine storytelling and improve impact over time

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Senior Director, Public Affairs Marketing & Digital Communications

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency. We apply our unique expertise ...

Location

United States , Washington; New York; Chicago; San Francisco; Los Angeles

Salary:

150000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

Bully Pulpit International

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience across public affairs, brand management and paid digital marketing
Proven track record of working on complex client accounts (or related issues) and delivering successful advocacy and media campaigns
Comfort in presenting and briefing everyone from F100 C-Suite leaders to 30 cross-functional colleagues at every level
Deep knowledge of cross-channel marketing, with the ability to think analytically about a problem
Operate with a high level of organization and precision—managing scopes, budgets, reporting, and team delivery with excellence, all while leading multiple workstreams simultaneously
Ability to mobilize fast-paced, highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams
Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines
Stay immersed in policy conversation, competitive trends, and the media landscape to fuel real-time relevance and creative storytelling
Experience managing large teams with multiple layers, providing clear feedback to team members and driving professional growth at every level
Comfortable handling strategic planning and daily execution of services for clients

Job Responsibility

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of tech public affairs communications campaigns designed to protect and enhance corporate reputation, influence regulatory and legislative outcomes, and shape public and stakeholder perception
Oversee the development of issue-driven messaging and digital content tailored to policymakers, regulators, business leaders, employees, investors, and other key stakeholders
Serve as a primary day-to-day client lead, responsible for driving corporate reputation and regulatory communications strategy and managing the execution of complex public affairs programs
Manage, mentor, and develop team members, helping to build the next generation of agency leaders
Collaborate closely with cross-office and cross-department partners—including public affairs, corporate communications, creative, analytics, and media teams—to ensure alignment on strategy, timelines, and reputation outcomes

What we offer

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
generous time off for vacation
$50 monthly phone reimbursement
unlimited sick time
16 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Fulltime

Summer Intern - Public Affairs

The VWGoA Public Affairs Intern will support the Public Affairs team through res...

Location

United States , Washington, DC

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Rising college Junior, Senior or recent graduate
Strong GPA
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
Strong preference for Public, Governmental Affairs, and business-related majors
Strong analytical and logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong writing ability
Strong verbal skills (articulate and concise)
Goal and results-oriented
diplomacy and tact
Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job Responsibility

Support the Public Affairs team through research, legislative monitoring, and drafting of reports and presentations
Assist with advocacy engagement by developing informational materials
Contribute to planning and executing high-profile Public Affairs events, including VWGoA’s Future Leaders in Mobility Program
Attend policy and industry networking events

Fulltime

Government Affairs Manager

This role is central to strengthening Microsoft’s position as a trusted technolo...

Location

Romania , Bucharest

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field AND experience working as a government affairs, public affairs, or public policy expert in government, a multinational organization, a corporate government affairs office, an industry association, coalition or equivalent group or a policy-focused research institution
OR equivalent experience
Office presence of minimum 3 days per week
Experience developing and managing strategic relationships to influence technology, digital, or public-policy priorities
Experience working directly with government officials, policy influencers, or international organizations in CEE/CIS/Baltics is a plus
Strong understanding of digital policy areas such as cloud adoption, cybersecurity, AI governance and diffusion, and data protection
Ability and skills to conceive, analyze, develop, and execute medium-to-long term strategies and campaigns to deal with complex issues of technology, policy, and law, involving multiple issues and interested parties
Ability to work autonomously and comfort with ambiguity will be required

Job Responsibility

Track and monitor policy, regulatory, geopolitical, and market developments across Romania, CIS, and the Baltics, assessing their impact on Microsoft’s priorities
Contribute to developing Microsoft’s policy agenda and regional advocacy strategies
Respond to emerging issues by prioritizing, coordinating internally, and engaging specialists when needed
Drive implementation of Microsoft’s strategic initiatives by collaborating across business groups, partners, and external stakeholders
prepare policy briefings, strategic documents, and internal updates
Engage in dialogue with policymakers, industry voices, and thought leaders to support Microsoft’s public policy positions
Gather and synthesize intelligence to support development of policy papers, briefings, presentations, or legislative testimony
Advise internal teams on policy, geopolitical, and cultural issues relevant to product development, cloud adoption, and business strategy
Deliver creative, pragmatic solutions to advance Microsoft’s policy objectives while managing risks and reputational considerations
Lead and coordinate internal and external events, including content development, message crafting, and meeting preparation

Fulltime

Information Operations Planner

Amentum is seeking experienced Information Operations Planners to support U.S. G...

Location

United States , MacDill AFB, Florida

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active Top-Secret security clearance and SCI eligible
US Citizenship required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
Minimum of 8 years of planning experience with BS/BA, minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
May consider an additional four years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Expertise in joint targeting, operational planning process, military decision-making process, and military campaign plan planning
Knowledge of developing and accessing tactical and operational level OIE plans and orders
Minimum of 5 years of experience with non-lethal targeting at the service or joint level in support of operations at Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces
Knowledge of service departments (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force) functions and their relationships to COCOM to coordinate OIE in appropriate channels
Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination
Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and Army service doctrine, regulations, and policies

Job Responsibility

Apply a targeting-like methodology to information and strategic communications planning from the identification of desired effects, through execution and assessment
Manage the command’s integrated strategic communications process, coordinating with a broad range of stakeholders, and aligning information forces and activities to the campaign plan
Advise on the nuances between traditional fires/targeting and a cognitive-focused targeting-like process
Advise and educate core information planners and information forces on the targeting-like methodology needed to achieve strategic objectives in the information environment
Provide expert mission analysis, analytic problem solving, and assessment skills, to inform and recommend the creative employment of information forces and information related capabilities
Support the development of innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of mis-information, dis-information, and propaganda
Develop and support plans and concepts that integrate and synchronize joint information capabilities to leverage the inherent informational aspects of joint force activities within the theater
Conduct target audience analysis and open-source research to establish baselines for future campaign and operational assessments
Conduct assessment of information activities and OIE
Identify and track measures of performance through attainment of measures of effectiveness

Fulltime

Government Affairs Director, Infrastructure

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the pla...

Location

United States , Multiple Locations

Salary:

132200.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area
Experience in advocacy in technology, real estate development, or government space and experience in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive policy and development objectives

Job Responsibility

Promote Microsoft as a trusted local and worldwide leader in providing AI and cloud services and responsibly developing the infrastructure to host those services
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with state and local government officials in your regions
Advocate for public policy positions conducive to data center development including, but not limited to issues of energy, taxation, development, workforce and sustainability
Work closely with Microsoft’s Public Affairs and TechSpark teams to provide communications and programming in communities surrounding data center development
Work closely with data center development teams and their executive leadership to support their work with local government and regulators in key markets
Represent Microsoft interests with governments, business and community organizations to enhance Microsoft’s state and local presence
In consultation with Microsoft’s State Government Affairs team, coordinate government affairs consultants / lobbyists activities in furtherance of Microsoft’s policy agenda in select geographies
Represent Microsoft at external events, meetings and conferences when needed
Identify opportunities for collaboration with other organizations on issues of mutual interest
Develop coalitions to support Microsoft’s policy agenda as appropriate

Fulltime

Director, Education and Workforce Policy, Asia

We are looking for a Director, Education and Workforce Policy focused on the Asi...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Education Policy, Technology Policy, or related field AND plus 6+ years of experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, or government, or related area
OR equivalent experience
A track record of building and managing strategic relationships to champion education and/or workforce policy priorities
Demonstrated expertise in AI literacy, responsible AI in education, or digital skills policy.

Job Responsibility

Execute the global education and workforce policy strategy through high-impact advocacy and programs in the Asia region, especially in target countries and localities
Lead the design and execution of key policy campaigns, collaborating across functions regionally and globally to amplify Microsoft’s voice
Lead regional policy analysis and recommendations on a diverse set of education and workforce issues, with a focus on AI
Localize the global education and workforce policy agenda to a region and country’s needs and political environment
Support adoption of AI literacy frameworks, standards, and guidance across education systems (K–12, vocational, higher education, and lifelong learning)
Write policy briefs and responses to government requests for input
Anticipate emerging opportunities and threats and lead the development of forward-thinking strategies to address them
Create coalitions or work with a diverse range of partners—from government agencies to think tanks and community leaders—aligning interests and turning stakeholders into advocates for Microsoft’s policy and business goals
Cultivate and sustain influential relationships with regional institutions, ministry staff, regulators, and opinion leaders, building Microsoft’s reputation as a trusted partner and thought leader
Convene and influence key stakeholders, including ministries, employers, labor unions, civil society, and workforce intermediaries

Fulltime

Public Affairs Leader

IKEA

Location:
Czech Republic , Praha

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

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