Communication and S&r Manager

**Responsibilities** **1\. Communications (corporate, external, and internal communications)** * Define and implement the corporate communications strategy in line with Group and APAC priorities. * Lead corporate reputation, and narrative across media, external stakeholders, and internal audiences. * Sponsor, identify and oversee external and executive corporate communications initiatives and opportunities that drive positive perception of Pernod Ricard Thailand’s brands (i.e. Embassies events…), activities and corporate reputation in the industry * Oversee internal communication initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, alignment, and understanding of company strategy, values, and priorities. * Coordinate closely with APAC Communications to ensure consistency of messaging and execution. **2\. Sustainability & Responsibility (S&R)** * Drive the local rollout of the Group’s S&R Roadmap, ensuring impactful and measurable initiatives. * Lead priority S&R pillars (e.g. Responsible Consumption, Circularity, Community Engagement) relevant to the local market. * Partner with internal teams to embed S&R into business operations, brand activities, and external engagements. * Engage and communicate with key stakeholders (government, NGOs, embassies, industry bodies) on S&R matters. * Track performance, prepare reports, and share progress internally and externally **3\. Public Affairs** * Locally monitor political, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the business and industry (e.g. alcohol policy, advertising regulations, taxation, labelling, trade). APAC will still deliver comprehensive outlooks using their regular sources. * Support the agenda with political decision-makers to protect Pernod Ricard Thailand’s business interests in the short, medium, and long-term. Work closely with TABBA chairman, and members. * Support public affairs strategy development in line with Group and APAC direction. * Support interaction and relationships with government authorities, regulators, industry associations, embassies, and key external stakeholders. * Represent the company in relevant industry forums, advocacy in embassies and contribute to other market players alignment. **4\. Legal & Compliance** * Oversee the legal and compliance function with a direct report, covering: * Legal/regulatory compliance * Litigation management * Corporate governance * Risk assessment * Intellectual Property * Support the business in its daily operations and development, including on appropriate business development. **Skills/Qualifications/Experience:** **Essential** * Bachelor’s degree in _either_ International Relations, Communications, Public Policy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields. * 10+ years of relevant professional experience in _either_ communication, public relations, public affairs, corporate affairs * Government relations, advocacy, public policy, political risk analysis, corporate advisory, public administration/government, consultancy experience are advantage * Beverage industry related experience will be Strongly advantageous * An existing network of government and relevant authorities relationship, as well as embassies, trade organizations and private sector are advantage * Excellent command of English. * Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders. * Strong analytical and writing skills to monitor and formulate analysis on technical/market issues. * Strategic thinker and problem solver * Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. * Strong team player * Experience in a multicultural environment. * Strong business acumen. * Excellent IT skills for research and presentation  **Desirable** * Knowledge/experience in local media landscape * Knowledge of Thai legislative process * Knowledge/experience in government * An existing network of government and relevant authorities relationship, as well as embassies, trade organizations and private sector. * Thai Native * Management experience. * International education or working experience an asset. * MNC experience a plus **Job Posting End Date:** 2026-08-30 **Target Hire Date****:** 2026-07-01 **Target End Date**: 2026-07-02