Job Description

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As Advocacy and Engagement Senior Manager at the Swarovski Foundation, you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a collaborative global team that is advancing our philanthropic mission. Contribute to the legacy of a truly iconic global brand, learn and drive meaningful social and environmental change. We're bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.
About the job
As the Advocacy and Engagement Senior Manager, you will play a key role in driving the Swarovski Foundation's mission to promote sustainable livelihoods through education to reduce inequality. You will lead and deliver on all the Swarovski Foundation's advocacy, engagement and communication efforts, raising awareness and amplifying the organiszation's voice, strengthening stakeholder relationships, building meaningful partnerships, and deepening our positive impact.
Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Strategy and Budget: Leading the global Advocacy and Engagement strategy and manage associated budget in compliance with charity governance,
• Communication and Press: Delivering strategic communications, press, and marketing plans to enhance visibility and impact,
• Communication Platforms: Managing and updating all internal and external communication platforms regularly, ensuring compelling and consistent content,
• Global Initiatives: Building and leading partnerships, projects, events, and activations globally,
• Media Relations: Coordinating all media engagement with the support of our PR agency, including outreach, press requests, and coverage reporting,
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Swarovski Group, Swarovski Foundation partners, agencies, freelancers),
• Brand Stewardship: Safeguard brand consistency in line with the Swarovski Foundation's brand guidelines,
• Impact Reporting: Analysing and reporting on digital performance metrics and media coverage.

About you
We're looking for a dynamic unique and motivated professional who can combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery who brings the following qualifications and qualities:

• A university degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Affairs or a related field,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in advocacy, engagement, communication, or public affairs ideally in the philanthropic, non-profit, or international development sectors,
• Strong understanding of global challenges related to equity, creativity, water, and education, including the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint,
• Excellent communication, and copywriting and storytelling skills,
• Basic Photoshop skills,
• A true team player with strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive approach,
• A collaborative, creative, and adaptable mindset, with a passion for driving positive social and environmental change.

What we offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays),
• Company pension 5% Employer contribution,
• 60% staff discount to RRP 3,500 per annum (upon completing probation period),
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized foundation making a tangible difference.

Swarovski Foundation
Established in 2013, the Swarovski Foundation brings focus to Swarovski's historical commitment to philanthropy by supporting charitable organisations and initiatives to achieve positive social and environmental impact.
The Swarovski Foundation's mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods through education to reduce inequality by supporting initiatives that focus on Equity, Water, and Creativity, and through two programmes: Waterschool and Creatives for Our Future.
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Since its inception, the Swarovski Foundation has reached over 2 million people in 93 countries through 85 partnerships to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.
Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski's heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

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