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Position Statement:

This position presents an excellent opportunity to join a global government affairs function with an in-house role at one of the world’s leading hotel companies. No week will ever be the same at Hilton - and you will be surrounded by a supportive and politically engaged team of professionals working across cutting-edge policy areas and a diverse range of issues.

We are looking for a strategic and creative thinker to help develop and execute UK government affairs programmes primarily, and support stakeholder engagement in Europe and our Middle East, Africa, and Turkey subregions.

The position would suit a government affairs professional who wants to deepen their existing experience in UK policy, and Europe, and use their skill and initiative to support our growing business in emerging tourism destinations.

The person we are looking for will have a strong understanding of the public policy landscape, an ability to build relationships and partnerships, and is a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work on and deliver complex policy campaigns.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager Government Affairs EMEA will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs EMEA as a key member of the global government affairs team. The Government Affairs team forms part of the broader Corporate Affairs function working closely with our ESG and communications teams in particular as well as the broader business, across operations, legal, development and more.

What will I be doing?

• Developing UK-focused lobbying activity

o Working with the Vice President GA EMEA, design and implement high impact governmental advocacy campaigns to advance our policy priorities.

o Prepare and brief our UK executive team as they represent Hilton at various engagements with external stakeholders.

o Build and maintain strategic coalitions and partnerships as necessary to achieve legislative objectives including working with our industry trade associations and other representative bodies.

o Analysepolicy developments and parliamentary activity to inform colleagues of developments around key company priorities/risks and take a view on any appropriate course of action.

o Support our UK hotels in their engagements with local decision makers.

o Represent Hilton at relevant meetings, events and conferences on key policy areas.

• Liaise with corporate communications, legal and operations’ teams to manage issues

o Work closely with the corporate affairs team to ensure consistency of message with other external stakeholders and support an integrated approach to multi stakeholder campaigns and issues management.

o Provide counsel to the team on political developments.

Direct Reports: n/a

What are we looking for?

To fulfil this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Extensive experience ideally in a Government Affairs in-house, representative/trade body or agency position.- Excellent communications skills – written, interpersonal and verbal.- Ability to understand, synthesize and integrate complex issues in presentations, messaging documents and other communications with internal and external audiences.- Excellent attention to detail.- Strong organizational skills including ability to manage multiple issues/campaigns in various geographies.- Proactive. A self-starter with the ability to work independently.- Networker and coalition builder.- Strong understanding of current affairs and international relations particularly Whitehall and Westminster and Brussels.- Fluent written and spoken English- Creative and strategic thinker.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

- Experience working for decision makers ie UK or European Parliament.

- Responsibility for development and execution of stakeholder engagement campaigns – in UK and Brussels.

- Fluency in additional languages.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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Job: Communications and Corporate Affairs

Title: Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Location: null

Requisition ID: EUR015A5

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