Public Affairs Coordinator

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Goodman Continental Europe develops, owns and manages high-quality logistics properties and data centres across Europe. To strengthen our development activities in Italy and support effective external engagement, we are looking for a Public Affairs Coordinator. In this role, you will help shape and coordinate our Public Affairs approach across projects, bringing together stakeholder mapping and engagement, political and regulatory monitoring, and internal alignment. You will work closely with Country and Project Leads to anticipate developments, coordinate priorities and support effective engagement with external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Mapping & Intelligence

• Identify and maintain an overview of relevant stakeholders across priority projects and at country level.
• Classify stakeholders including government representatives, regulators, Transmission System Operators (TSOs), utilities, industry associations, local authorities, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders.
• Assess stakeholder influence, interests, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate and maintain stakeholder mapping exercises across projects.
• Maintain stakeholder databases and engagement records.
• Ensure stakeholder information remains current and accessible to relevant internal teams.

Strategy & Engagement Coordination

• Coordinate project- and country-specific stakeholder engagement plans together with Country Leads, Project Leads and Business teams.
• Support the definition of engagement objectives, key messages, desired outcomes and responsibilities.
• Coordinate and track engagement activities and follow-up actions.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of meetings with public officials, regulators and institutional stakeholders.
• Ensure visibility and coordination across stakeholder engagement activities.

Political & Regulatory Monitoring

• Coordinate political, regulatory and legislative monitoring activities, leveraging internal expertise and external Public Affairs agencies where appropriate.
• Consolidate stakeholder intelligence and relevant external developments.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities relevant to Goodman’s activities.
• Prepare concise briefing notes and updates for internal stakeholders.

Agency Management

• Coordinate relationships with external Public Affairs and Public Relations agencies.
• Define priorities and expected deliverables in alignment with business needs.
• Monitor agency activities, outputs and follow-up actions.
• Ensure effective information flow between agencies and internal stakeholders.

Messaging and Positioning Support

• Support the development of Public Affairs materials in collaboration with the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of briefing notes, stakeholder profiles, key messages, Q&A documents and position papers.
• Help ensure consistency of messaging across projects and stakeholder groups.

Do you recognize yourself?

• You bring excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, functions and priorities.
• You build constructive relationships and can facilitate alignment across stakeholders with different interests and perspectives.
• You communicate clearly in writing and in person, and can turn complex information into concise, actionable insights.
• You have strategic awareness, sound judgement and a strong understanding of stakeholder dynamics.
• You work proactively and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
• You have a genuine interest in politics, public policy, regulation and external affairs.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, permitting or real estate development is an advantage.
• You are fluent in Italian and in English, enabling you to work effectively in an international environment.

How will we reward you?

Benefits

• Competitive fixed compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Eligibility to participate in Goodman’s share scheme (if applicable)
• Electric company car with a European charging card, or car allowance
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements (one day of working from home per week)
• A collaborative culture supported by team events and social activities
• An ergonomic workplace in our state-of-the-art offices
• Additional country-specific benefits

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About Goodman

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