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ABOUT US

Imperial Brands is a globally operating company. Our products are for sale in more than 160 countries. We have 47 factories worldwide and have a headcount of 33,000 employees. Imperial Brands produces, distributes and sells a wide range of tobacco, cigarettes, fine cut and smokeless tobacco products, mass market cigars and papers, and vaping products. Through our Fontem Ventures business, we're developing a portfolio of brands beyond tobacco, including the e-vapour brand Blu. Within the EU Corporate Affairs team in Brussels, we are looking to appoint a new Corporate Affairs Intern (6 months internship, VDAB contract).

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Imperial Brands is offering a Corporate Affairs internship in the Brussels Office. The Brussels Corporate Affairs team sets, manages and coordinates the delivery of our engagement strategies across the EU on key European issues. The team provides day-to-day support and guidance to market teams on managing key EU regulatory issues, implementing engagement activities, supporting Corporate Affairs planning, as well as ensuring alignment to the Corporate Affairs strategy globally.

The traineeship offers a great opportunity for you to work closely with our Brussels team in their day to day work, while at the same time gaining a unique insight into Imperial Brands and discovering what it is like to be part of Corporate Affairs in a multinational company.

The successful candidate can expect to be totally integrated into the Brussels team and will play a full and active role during the internship. The intern can hope to gain invaluable practical experience and be involved in project work which is wide-ranging, and covers a variety of aspects. These include:

• Undertaking research into regulatory issues across Europe
• Updating and checking European stakeholder mapping
• Building Corporate Affairs strategies for upcoming regulatory issues (incl. next generation products)
• Assisting in the delivery of webinars, newsletters and other communications activities
• Providing ad hoc support in the development of visual communications materials

SKILLS SET

• Sound and current knowledge of EU decision making processes and a passion to understand and practice Corporate Affairs
• Work experience acquired from within relevant EU Institutions or other corporate environments is seen as an advantage
• An affinity for Corporate Affairs Communications
• A good command of both spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills, diligence, a keen eye for detail, and a hands-on/pro-active attitude
• Excellent communication & analytical skills
• Eligibility to work in Belgium with the flexibility to travel, if needed

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Imperial Brands offers a challenging internship within an international corporate environment. Our company culture is characterized by its openness, drive and enthusiasm.

INTERESTED?

If you would like to apply for the position, please send your CV and motivational letter by clicking on the “apply“ button on the page.

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