Do you want to excel in an exciting and an innovative environment in a global leading hygiene and health company by joining our Corporate Affairs team? We are now looking for a Senior Public Affairs Manager to lead our Essity Global Corporate Affairs work in France, Spain and Italy.
Essity operates globally in many markets and deals with increasing and diverse policy developments and legislative frameworks that have impact on its business. The number of actors that are simultaneously engaged with various agendas has increased and the issues raised by external stakeholders have multiplied. Public Affairs works proactively with and across all Essity’s Global and Business Units by contributing to and adapting their strategies to maintain or gain competitive advantage through public policies whilst contributing to societal progress and policy developments.
Sustainability, Health & Hygiene and Public Affairs, as part of Essity’s business model, is based on economic, environmental and social value creation. We have high ambitions and targets to continuously develop the sustainability agenda and to keep our position as a sustainability leader.
Reporting to our Vice President Corporate Affairs at Essity, you will be part of the Essity Corporate Affairs team and community, as well as the Country Management teams working closely with the different business leadership, manufacturing teams and communication.
You will be responsible for understanding and influencing the policy environment in France, Spain and Italy to support Essity's business priorities. You will be responsible for developing Essity country positions in line with the overall Essity ambitions, drive external partnerships and stakeholder relations and ensure Essity contributes to public policy shaping and growing our business.
This position is located in Saint Ouen (Paris), France.
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
23 nov. 2026
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Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
