30 Legislative Affairs jobs in India

**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 4 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them.
+ 4 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience in analyzing complex information from sources, identifying key trends, and synthesizing insights to inform strategic public affairs initiatives.
+ Understanding of India's political, policy, and cultural landscapes, including a nuanced grasp of its governance structures, regulatory environment, and stakeholder dynamics.
+ Ability to work independently, manage multiple engaging priorities, and drive impactful results in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
+ Excellent communication, presentation, and people management skills, with an ability to articulate complex issues clearly, build relationships, and influence stakeholders across different teams, cultures, and executive levels.
As a member of Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy team, you'll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You'll combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, you'll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology for everyone.
In this role, you will be a core member of the APAC GAPP Public Affairs team, working to build and maintain a reputation with policymakers and influencers, find common ground with stakeholders through events and convening, and demonstrate Google's value in new and creative ways in India. You will work with the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, and key cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, Communications and Google, to shape Google's efforts to demonstrate our positive economic and cultural impact on individuals and society in India. You'll develop, organize, manage, and communicate critical plans, initiatives, and strategy for public affairs in India.
Google takes its responsibilities seriously, including engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team leads the company's engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP seeks to identify key policy issues, listen carefully to others' views and opinions, and distill and share the company's perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass many areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Develop and lead critical components of India's strategic public affairs direction for policy and geopolitical issues impacting Google, ensuring alignment with global and regional GAPP objectives.
+ Plan and execute prioritized public affairs programs and initiatives, selecting appropriate methods to achieve program objectives. This includes developing and implementing strategies for external campaigns to shape specific policy outcomes.
+ Engage with government agencies, regional institutions, associations, think tanks, experts, and key stakeholders in India to support policies fostering a user-focused online environment and open internet.
+ Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, Communications and Google, to ensure Google's policy equities are effectively incorporated into product development and launch.
+ Nurture relationships within and outside Google by engaging in critical issues and project deliverables, enhancing its reputation and its demonstrating value to policymakers in India.
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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Responsibilities & Key Deliverables As the Manager of Group Public Affairs at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, your primary responsibility will be to serve as a strategic advisor to the Group, proactively identifying and flagging evolving policies which could affect our business operations. You will play a critical role in advocating for policy changes that are aligned with the Mahindra Group's long-term strategic objectives. This position requires not just knowledge of policies, but also a keen sense of timing and influence to position Group leadership as thought leaders in the government and trade chambers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE: Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant Ministry officials at various levels, ensuring that Mahindra Group representatives are well-positioned to advance our interests and influence key decisions. Conduct thorough market intelligence assessments on emerging policies that may impact our operations and work to ensure that our perspectives are reflected in draft policy guidelines being discussed. Actively position the Group as a collaborator on important policy issues, linking these initiatives to our overarching business interests and influencing policy outcomes to favour our goals. Facilitate internal engagement and align communication strategies across Business Units to ensure we are meeting set objectives and milestones as outlined in our Business Charters and Competitive Intelligence. Provide support to Business Development teams at both the Central and State levels, ensuring that our public affairs strategy aligns with business needs. Experience You will need a proven track record of at least 10 years in Public Affairs, demonstrating a strong background in navigating complex governmental environments and influencing policy. Experience in building relationships with policymakers and understanding public policy landscapes is critical. You should also have a history of successfully facilitating communication between business entities and government agencies. Your skills will empower you to integrate seamlessly into our Public Affairs team, navigating both the intricacies of state and national policy agendas.Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree or higher from a recognised institution. Education in fields related to political science, public administration, or business will be especially advantageous. This educational background should complement your practical experiences, equipping you with the analytical capabilities to interpret and influence public policy effectively.Functional Skills Demonstrated ability to build and maintain bankable relationships with key ministries including but not limited to PMO, Home, Civil Aviation, Finance, Steel, Commerce, and Industries. Familiarity with state-level networks will be an added advantage. Possess a strong strategic orientation, exceptional business acumen, and exemplary stakeholder relationship management skills, along with an entrepreneurial mindset that drives results. Exhibit patience and maturity in navigating governmental processes, with a solid understanding of the intricacies of government file movements and the agility to track and advance these files effectively.

Who We Are

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

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More About The Role

Burson , is looking for an Account Director to join our Public Affairs & Advocacy team. Our team comprises of lawyers, communication specialists, research experts and journalists as well as senior policy advisors who have worked with the Government for many years.

As an Account Director you are expected to manage a portfolio of clients, work on new business development and support the senior management to manage and develop strong teams. You are expected to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.

What You&aposll Do

Client Service:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the clients' business and industry, stay current on news, trends, and issues, and take an active interest in the client's business to pre-empt issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Work closely with the government relations advisors in ensuring timely execution of the public affairs campaign/ project.
• Lead outreach and engagement with think tanks, industry bodies, media, and other influencers of policy, on behalf of clients and as part of the client outreach plan
• Act as a client leader and maintain a clear and consistent communication channel between the client and the account team and resolve misunderstandings if they occur.
• Manage quality implementation for the client portfolio within budget and timelines.
• Timely Decision Making – The ability to identify a problem and find solutions. Makes decisions in a timely manner, using available information and under tight deadlines.
• Support senior management on crisis management issues if required.
• Be a seasoned writer and able to write for senior management level audiences.
• Conduct formal presentations in a variety of settings and able to persuade and influence decision makers within client and prospective client companies.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders who are key to your clients' industries and businesses.
• Be a source of creative ideas and effectively use Burson's proprietary tools Creative Studio, BAV, Decipher and other businesses under the Burson umbrella (i.e. PSB, Axicom, etc.) to build brands and nail client objectives.
• You must possess a strong familiarity with how Generative AI tools are used across communications programmes, especially in planning, research, ideation, content creation, and daily operations.
  
  

Business Development

• Work with senior leaders to identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and track potential opportunities for new business. Always maintain a strong pipeline of new business.
• Participate in new business brainstorms and take ownership of portions of new business proposals under the guidance of senior management.
  
  

Talent Management

• Coach, mentor, and delegate responsibilities to junior staff helping them identify their areas of development and consistently serve as a positive role model fostering teamwork.
• Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that engages all individuals without bias and demonstrate flexibility in a changing work environment.
• Provide continuous constructive feedback- not just during performance reviews- and keep immediate superiors briefed on team member performance ensuring recognition of good performance and resolution of concerns in a timely manner.
• Provide on the job training to team members on account management to develop team's expertise on client business and conduct formal training sessions when required.
• Guide and inspire junior staff to develop media contacts and strategies.
  
  

Financial Management

• Know and meet your billability target, track, and record time in Maconomy in a timely manner.
• Manage account administration duties such as billing and financial reporting.
• Ensure all activities carried out for clients are properly documented and budget and status reports are submitted.
• Work with senior leaders to manage your team and allocate resources for agency
• Follow agency procedures on client budgets, budget tracking, contract approval and billing rates.
  
  

Agency Responsibilities

• Use Burson's intranet and resources; keep your profile updated.
• Help in recruiting top talent by knowing our capabilities and network.
• Adhere to Burson's confidentiality and disclosure agreements and abide by the company's code of ethics/conduct.
  
  

Experience That Contributes To Success

• Graduate/ Postgraduate in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Business & International Affairs and Communications (with specialization in government/policy communication).
• 10+ years of work experience, specializing in tech policy &/ or FMCG policy. A person who is well versed with policy communications for forming coalitions & doing advocacy work with think tanks & key opinion leaders.
  
  

You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

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**Job Description:**
Manages a team of individual contributors and supervisors, and is accountable for conducting effective performance management.
Directs operations for external communications area to ensure the delivery of consistent messages to all external stakeholders.
Documents communications processes, including branding, planning and maintenance of a communications calendar, and planning end-to-end workflows.
Assesses organizational data and information to compile relevant information for the organization's external responses.
Develops tactical and operational plans for communications strategies to enhance the culture of excellence and innovation across the enterprise
Responsible for managing operational aspects of their team (e.g., workflow, performance, and compliance), as well as ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets.
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Job Title: Associate Vice President – Corporate & Public Affairs

Location: Gurgaon

About the Job

As an Associate Vice President in the Corporate & Public Affairs you will be involved in providing council and extend our business opportunities with our existing clients, building this new practice through a pipeline of new business opportunities for the corporate and public affairs business, through your extensive expertise on policy and trade.

Associate VPs are client-facing members of the team and as such are responsible for supporting strategy, project management, and implementation. They produce client deliverables and monitor regional issues, coordinate research and support drafting thought leadership. They are also a key resource for support and producing pitch materials for business development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients on public affairs strategies and engagement programmes
• Serving as a strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related advice
• Overseeing research and analysis on various policy issues, reporting of relevant developments, drafting briefings, reports, updates and other forms of communication
• Guiding the team when it comes to the organisation and preparation of materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities
• Experience working on new business development, creating a pipeline and actively leading pitches for successful conversion of business
• Providing day-to-day support, both agency and client-side with concise public affairs briefings for planning rollouts
• Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the rollouts of all plans and assets
• Campaign and event creation and planning
• Identifying policy and market trends and pitching new business opportunities
• Budget management inclusive of all owned projects
• Training and mentoring of more junior team members as and when they join the team

Qualifications

• At least 9+ years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined
• Educational degree in political science, communications, international relations, law or other relevant fields
• Very good knowledge of Indian decision-making processes and its stakeholders, ideally gained from prior experience working in a consultancy, institutions, private sector, not-for-profit organizations and/or other related environments
• Excellent analytical and written skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments
• Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative, and ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with key stakeholders active in the policy field
• Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and within dynamic teams
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.
• Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape

About Us

Zeno Group is a fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our purpose to “champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind”, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s top awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year, and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, we have also been recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

About our benefits

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity, and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of insurance plans. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health and other support services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays, and self-care time. Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Associate Vice President – Corporate & Public Affairs
Location: Gurgaon

About the Job

As an Associate Vice President in the Corporate & Public Affairs you will be involved in providing council and extend our business opportunities with our existing clients, building this new practice through a pipeline of new business opportunities for the corporate and public affairs business, through your extensive expertise on policy and trade.
Associate VPs are client-facing members of the team and as such are responsible for supporting strategy, project management, and implementation. They produce client deliverables and monitor regional issues, coordinate research and support drafting thought leadership. They are also a key resource for support and producing pitch materials for business development.

Responsibilities

Supporting clients on public affairs strategies and engagement programmes
Serving as a strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related advice
Overseeing research and analysis on various policy issues, reporting of relevant developments, drafting briefings, reports, updates and other forms of communication
Guiding the team when it comes to the organisation and preparation of materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities
Experience working on new business development, creating a pipeline and actively leading pitches for successful conversion of business
Providing day-to-day support, both agency and client-side with concise public affairs briefings for planning rollouts
Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the rollouts of all plans and assets
Campaign and event creation and planning
Identifying policy and market trends and pitching new business opportunities
Budget management inclusive of all owned projects
Training and mentoring of more junior team members as and when they join the team

Qualifications

At least 9+ years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined
Educational degree in political science, communications, international relations, law or other relevant fields
Very good knowledge of Indian decision-making processes and its stakeholders, ideally gained from prior experience working in a consultancy, institutions, private sector, not-for-profit organizations and/or other related environments
Excellent analytical and written skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude
Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments
Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative, and ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with key stakeholders active in the policy field
Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and within dynamic teams
Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.
Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape

About Us

Zeno Group is a fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our purpose to “champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind”, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s top awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year, and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, we have also been recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

About our benefits

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity, and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of insurance plans. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health and other support services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays, and self-care time. Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

TOMRA ( is a worldwide leader in development and distribution of sensor-based solutions for optimal resource productivity, helping customers to increase their financial results and reduce their environmental impact. The company was founded in 1972 and started out with design, manufacturing and sale of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today, the TOMRA Group continues to innovate and provide cutting-edge sorting technology solutions for optimal resource productivity and is active on all continents in more than 100 markets worldwide. TOMRA has over 5.000 employees and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Job Description

The implementation of deposit systems for beverage packaging, the development of deeper and more integrated sorting of municipal solid waste as well as setting up entirely new Circular Economy concepts are just some of the tasks which lie ahead. TOMRA is aiming to contribute with its global expertise, and is seeking a professional, reliable and passionate individual who is willing to join the company for the long-term commitment as:

You will have the important role of supporting the team of Public Affairs colleagues in the efforts of implementing deposit legislation as well as perspectively, modern Circular Economy solutions, in jurisdictions in Asia, which reduce littering as well as foster collection, sorting and closed-loop recycling solutions for different material fractions of municipal solid waste, predominantly packaging waste. In order to achieve that you will support in the market screening and assessment process, work together with external experts and consultants, assess external system proposals, and design and propose best fitting collection scheme concepts, by applying best practice experiences. Thus, you will heavily help the process of market expansion by creating new business opportunities for TOMRA.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• In the beginning you will focus on achieving essential global knowledge on deposit systems for beverage packaging, municipal waste collection systems, sorting and recycling in great detail and by this becoming a subject matter expert
• Gain understanding of the political, environmental, societal and legal frame conditions in the targeted/relevant markets, following a set of given parameters
• Supporting PA colleagues in positioning TOMRA as thought leader towards government institutions on national and regional level, as well as towards other relevant stakeholders
• Work with different internal and external stakeholders, such as politicians, businesses & business associations, non-governmental organizations, research companies and cross-functional departments
• Design and propose the best fitting deposit return scheme concept, potentially write a comprehensive system description and create the respective business model incl. P&L, to emphasize TOMRA's competence and help convincing external stakeholders
• Participate in business meetings as the subject matter expert
• Support in the alignment of stakeholders towards the aim of introducing a modern DRS collection solution, including RVMs, bulk collection technology and industrial sorting technology, taking into account the potentially strong informal waste sector
• Participating in or leading tender processes for TOMRA, where needed
• Strongly cooperate with the regional TOMRA Business Development representative(-s) and function as the connector between the business unit and PA
• Learn and apply the pre-defined internal tollgate model to assess the progress of ongoing projects
• Effectively manage multiple projects at one time
• You are fond of working in an international environment, as the nature of this position involves being part of a global, dedicated team of experts
• Business travel has to be expected
  
  

Qualifications

• You have an economic or technical educational background, preferably a Master's degree
• At least some initial years of working experience in an international enterprise/organization, at best related to the political or business environment
• Preferably experiences in business processes, with regards to design and modelling
• International background and cross-cultural understanding, which enables constructive working relationships with other nationalities and nations
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Further languages are helpful, but not required
• You have excellent knowledge of and experiences using Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent "Business Analyst style" communication, presentation, active listening, influencing and documentation skills
• Diplomatic personality with strong soft skills, fighting spirit, a high level of self-motivation and a good capacity for teamwork (as a member and/or leader)
• You are highly motivated and professional, as well as able to engage in a long-term commitment with TOMRA
• You are able to adopt and apply new learnings
• You are well organized and able to work independently
• You are flexible and open to frequent business travel
  
  

Additional Information

TOMRA's core values are RESPONSIBILITY, PASSION, and INNOVATION, which are viewed as one of the most critical aspects of our company culture, reflecting the expectations for how we conduct ourselves and approach our daily tasks. If you are motivated by this challenge and passionate about making your own impact on TOMRA's mission of leading the resource revolution, we are keen to hear from you.

• TOMRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
  
  

Skills Required
Market screening and assessment, Microsoft Office products

Job Title: Associate Vice President – Corporate & Public Affairs

Location: Gurgaon

About the Job

As an Associate Vice President in the Corporate & Public Affairs you will be involved in providing council and extend our business opportunities with our existing clients, building this new practice through a pipeline of new business opportunities for the corporate and public affairs business, through your extensive expertise on policy and trade.

Associate VPs are client-facing members of the team and as such are responsible for supporting strategy, project management, and implementation. They produce client deliverables and monitor regional issues, coordinate research and support drafting thought leadership. They are also a key resource for support and producing pitch materials for business development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients on public affairs strategies and engagement programmes
• Serving as a strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related advice
• Overseeing research and analysis on various policy issues, reporting of relevant developments, drafting briefings, reports, updates and other forms of communication
• Guiding the team when it comes to the organisation and preparation of materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities
• Experience working on new business development, creating a pipeline and actively leading pitches for successful conversion of business
• Providing day-to-day support, both agency and client-side with concise public affairs briefings for planning rollouts
• Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the rollouts of all plans and assets
• Campaign and event creation and planning
• Identifying policy and market trends and pitching new business opportunities
• Budget management inclusive of all owned projects
• Training and mentoring of more junior team members as and when they join the team

Qualifications

• At least 9+ years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined
• Educational degree in political science, communications, international relations, law or other relevant fields
• Very good knowledge of Indian decision-making processes and its stakeholders, ideally gained from prior experience working in a consultancy, institutions, private sector, not-for-profit organizations and/or other related environments
• Excellent analytical and written skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments
• Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative, and ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with key stakeholders active in the policy field
• Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and within dynamic teams
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.
• Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape

About Us

Zeno Group is a fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our purpose to “champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind”, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s top awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year, and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, we have also been recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

About our benefits

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity, and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of insurance plans. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health and other support services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays, and self-care time. Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Associate Vice President – Corporate & Public Affairs

Location: Gurgaon

About the Job

As an Associate Vice President in the Corporate & Public Affairs you will be involved in providing council and extend our business opportunities with our existing clients, building this new practice through a pipeline of new business opportunities for the corporate and public affairs business, through your extensive expertise on policy and trade.

Associate VPs are client-facing members of the team and as such are responsible for supporting strategy, project management, and implementation. They produce client deliverables and monitor regional issues, coordinate research and support drafting thought leadership. They are also a key resource for support and producing pitch materials for business development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients on public affairs strategies and engagement programmes
• Serving as a strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related advice
• Overseeing research and analysis on various policy issues, reporting of relevant developments, drafting briefings, reports, updates and other forms of communication
• Guiding the team when it comes to the organisation and preparation of materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities
• Experience working on new business development, creating a pipeline and actively leading pitches for successful conversion of business
• Providing day-to-day support, both agency and client-side with concise public affairs briefings for planning rollouts
• Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the rollouts of all plans and assets
• Campaign and event creation and planning
• Identifying policy and market trends and pitching new business opportunities
• Budget management inclusive of all owned projects
• Training and mentoring of more junior team members as and when they join the team

Qualifications

• At least 9+ years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined
• Educational degree in political science, communications, international relations, law or other relevant fields
• Very good knowledge of Indian decision-making processes and its stakeholders, ideally gained from prior experience working in a consultancy, institutions, private sector, not-for-profit organizations and/or other related environments
• Excellent analytical and written skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments
• Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative, and ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with key stakeholders active in the policy field
• Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and within dynamic teams
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.
• Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape

About Us

Zeno Group is a fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our purpose to “champion the courageous to achieve something better for humankind”, we push boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s top awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2023 PRovoke Purpose-Driven Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America, 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year, 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year, and a four-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, we have also been recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

About our benefits

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity, and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of insurance plans. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health and other support services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays, and self-care time. Zeno Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.