Circular Packaging Advocacy Manager

London - The Shard, GBFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Drive Kraft Heinz's external engagement strategy on European packaging policy, focusing on national levies, EPR schemes, and the EU PPWR implementation.

Role type

Senior Government Affairs Manager (Circular Economy)

Builds

Policy positions and advocacy strategies for Kraft Heinz's packaging business across Europe

Domain

Food & Beverage / Public Policy / Circular Economy

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Government Affairs, European policymaking, stakeholder management, coalition building, regulatory analysis, strategic judgement, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Packaging expertise, sustainability knowledge, R&D partnership experience, food/FMCG sector background, European languages

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute advocacy strategy on circular packaging across Europe and the UK; Monitor and engage on EU PPWR implementation and national packaging levies/EPR frameworks; Partner with R&D and Regulatory teams to translate policy into business priorities; Build internal alignment and provide strategic intelligence to senior leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery p