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Public Affairs Coordinator at Goodman in Milan
Job Description
Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness.
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.
More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:
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?
At Goodman, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total reward package and a range of benefits, including:
- 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
Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!
About Goodman
But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more:
Goodman Group develops, owns and manages the infrastructure that keeps goods moving and data flowing. We build and operate logistics facilities and data centres in strategic locations across the world. Together with leading institutional investors, we invest in and manage these assets to support long-term growth and the digital economy
Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.
Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and a mindset of seizing the opportunity. We take ownership of our decisions, work together to achieve shared success, an create an environment where everyone is empowered to learn, grow and have impact.
Building for the future
Building and operating essential infrastructure comes with a real environmental impact. At Goodman, we don't shy away from that. We see it as a responsibility we owe to the generations who'll come after us, and as an opportunity to keep doing better, project after project. In practice, that means taking a long-term view of how what we build holds up over time, and building teams where different perspectives are genuinely valued. Because words only carry us so far, what counts is what actually gets achieved. It's an ongoing effort, made of small decisions as much as big ones, and one where the right people can push what's possible even further.