Hellenic Paper Packaging Association (HPPA) is looking for a Secretary General based in Athens.

The successful candidate will undertake the responsibility to Coordinate and Monitor the internal and external issues related with the Association and its members.

The Secretary General will report to the Association Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will hold the following accountabilities:

• Responsible of the integrated Public Affairs and communication plan as to excel the Association's brand communication strategy, knowledge of its programs and priorities and position their members as a key industrial company in the packaging sector and considering it as the representative forum of the packaging leaders in Greece
• Support the Association members on terms related to business, annual budgeting and control, policy matters and advocacy in Greece
• Prepare and facilitate the Association’s regular meetings of its Board of Directors, its Work Groups and the accurate and timely execution of decisions
• Communicates externally and internally (in cooperation with external consultant), influences, and builds consensus among senior leadership, across the Association’s members to advance programs, policies, and common interest events
• Build and manage positive relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g. ONGs, official regulators, government officials, other industry associations, technical committees)
• Identify potential reporting requirements, tracking relevant regulations
• Be proactive in monitoring national policy and regulatory developments, trends and any other political or public issues with potential business impacts and action any potential risks that could emerge
• Organize, monitor and execute the Association’s Exhibitions and other Events participation
• Be a contact point in case of crisis or such an event that needs the involvement of key stakeholders of the Association to respond immediately
• Build and manage an active relationship with the leading European Association that represents the interests of the biggest industrial companies in the European packaging sector, attending online and live meetings

Essential Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience on Corporate Governance and Public Affairs matters preferably with a 2+ years of experience on Technical industry or connected areas
• Knowledge of public policy procedures and issues relevant to the Technical industry and/or consumer regulations
• Strong project management skills – thrives working on multiple projects on tight timeframes
• Strong written & verbal communication/presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, information gathering and interpreting
• Strategic and innovative thinking for the Association’s long-term growth, development and prosperity
• Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in Public Affairs and Communication
• Strong ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships with the key stakeholders
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• High command of English (written / spoken)

We offer:

• A competitive salary based on experience and skills
• Work from home around 90%, travelling mostly inland