Corporate Relations Manager

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Join our Corporate Relations Team

Our Corporate Relations (CR) team are reputation experts, shaping and protecting the future of our business and much-loved brands. With the ambition to become one of the most trusted and respected consumer goods companies in the world, our CR team act as the link to our external stakeholders, managing critical relationships with the outside world including the press and media, investors and government organisations, as well as NGOs and our many partners.

Operating across different markets, brands, and business areas including Corporate Communications, Policy and ESG, we collaborate with people all around the world. Join our team of experts, and you'll play a crucial role in protecting and promoting who we are and what we do, and ultimately our licence to operate.

About this role

This role supports GC CRD in the execution of Diageo's CR agenda in China across public policy, government relations, corporate communications and Society.

Working under the direction of GC CRD and closely with the broader CR team, business functions and external partners, the role is responsible for delivering key initiatives, maintaining stakeholder relationships, monitoring policy developments, and ensuring high-quality execution of CR programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Support the execution of Diageo's public policy and government relations agenda in China by managing stakeholder engagement activities, and monitoring policies and regulatory developments related to taxation, trade, market access, and alcohol-related issues.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with government stakeholders, trade associations, industry bodies, agency partners, and other external stakeholders to support delivery of CR priorities.
• Support the delivery of Diageo's Society agenda in China by implementing programmes aligned with Spirit of Progress priorities, including positive drinking, social impact, and sustainability activities.

Experience/skills required:

• Proven experience in government relations, public affairs, or related fields at multinational companies, industry associations, agencies or related organizations
• Strong execution capability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex and changing environments.
• Proactive and collaborative working within a matrix organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China

Job ID: Diageo-JR1130927

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-12T19:58:42