Corporate Affairs Manager

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

You will play a pivotal role in shaping, protecting, and promoting the organization’s reputation with external and internal stakeholders. You will drive a unified, purpose-led corporate affairs strategy that integrates media relations, public affairs, corporate communications, ESG & sustainability, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a strong corporate voice across audiences.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop and lead an integrated Corporate Affairs strategy that strengthens Vodafone Greece’s reputation, drives impact, and supports business objectives across media relations, public affairs, ESG & sustainability, and corporate communications.
• Establish narratives, ensuring consistency of messaging across all external and internal communications.
• Run the Vodafone media office. Develop proactive storylines and messaging, draft and review press releases, speeches, opinion articles, Q&As and media statements; manage media inquiries; act as spokesperson where required. Build, strengthen and maintain strong networks with journalists, editors, commentators, and influencers.
• Lead public affairs strategy, identify and engage with all key stakeholders.
• Drive impactful communications strategies that are insight-led, measurable, and clearly support Vodafone’s purpose and strategic priorities.
• Support brand and reputation initiatives, ensuring alignment between corporate communications, brand strategy, and marketing activity.
• Support internal communication initiatives, culture and engagement initiatives.
• Design and lead the ESG & Sustainability agenda, including strategy, initiatives, reporting roadmap and external positioning.
• Oversee the Vodafone Foundation communications and programs, articulating social impact and strengthening Vodafone’s corporate purpose and contribution to society.
• Lead issues and crisis communication. Coordinate with senior management and cross-functional teams to manage crises effectively.

Who you are

• Strong personal impact and ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships
• High level of integrity and professionalism; adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Strong academic background at postgraduate level in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related fields
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, or public relations
• Proven track record in media relations, stakeholder engagement, and internal/external communications
• Experience in developing and implementing CSR/ESG strategies and social impact programs

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discounts

#LI-Hybrid #Vodafonespirit #Togetherwecan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.