Senior Manager, GPA

At the LEGO Group, our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow .
The Government & Public Affairs (GPA) function facilitates this by enabling the LEGO Group and LEGO branded entities to thrive and grow through strategic engagement with governments and related stakeholders; growing market opportunities, protecting our business from political and legislative risk, and enhancing our reputation. In Government & Public Affairs, we have a purpose that we live by: Purveyors of the magic, calming seas and shaping play-filled futures.
Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a government engagement strategy for long-term advocacy objectives in the Czech Republic and Hungary.

• Identify and leverage external platforms to improve the LEGO Group's reputation and generate measurable impact.

• Manage and grow key relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions and other relevant authorities to influence policies and positions.

• Function as the EMEA team delegate in the GPA Factory Working Group; partnering on monitoring, exchanging insights, and crafting joint mitigation strategies.

• Drive internal dialogue on public policy-related matters and strategically engage to sustain operational efficiency and investment conditions for LEGO Group factories in the Czech Republic and Hungary .

Play Your Part in Our Team succeeding

The job is situated in Prague and involves handling government and public affairs in Czech Republic and Hungary. You will act as a trusted advisor to key internal partners .

Take on the role of representing the LEGO Group to external policy and political stakeholders , ensuring that our growth is supported by regulatory and political environments. Enable the long-term growth and operational stability of our factories and commercial presence in the region.

Do you have what it takes ?

• A proactive leader who can balance policy intelligence, strategic advocacy, and partner engagement, ensuring the LEGO Group operates and succeeds within a stable, supportive regulatory environment across Central Europe.

• This role requires a combination of strategic influence, policy expertise , and relationship-building skills.

• Shape Policy & Advocacy: Develop and implement engagement strategies in the Czech Republic and Hungary ( and other markets as appropriate ) in order to influence legislation and further the LEGO Brand reputation.

• Build Trusted Relationships: Cultivate strong networks with governments, trade associations, embassies, and industry coalitions, positioning the LEGO Group as a credible and constructive partner.

• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Provide senior leadership with insights on emerging regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities that could impact factory operations and long-term growth.

• Lead with Independence & Expertise : Work as a subject matter expert in government and public affairs, anticipating priorities, handling negotiations, and driving complex cross-functional projects.

• Strengthen Reputation & Impact: Use external platforms to advance the LEGO Group's reputation, sustainability goals, and the investment climate in the region.

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

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Then make it real.

Join the LEGO team today.

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