Director External Relations, SC

Director External Relations, SC

Be a part of the world’s leading natural resources conglomerate

· Exciting transformational opportunity and chance to make a difference

· Location: Tuticorin

Vedanta is a young company with $30 bn revenue and $10 bn profit organization and further plans to invest $20 bn in the expansion of brownfield and some greenfield capacity of Semiconductor, Display Glass, Oil-Gas, Zinc-Silver-Lead, Aluminium, Iron-Ore, Steel, Ferroalloys and Power. We have already invested $20 bn in Oil-Gas, around $20 bn in Aluminium, $20 bn in Zinc-Silver-Lead, $10 bn in Copper and, $20 bn in Iron-Ore, Steel, Ferroalloys, Nickel, Port and others. We contribute around 1.4% to India’s GDP and have paid taxes of around Rs.54,165 crore. We have around 100,000 high-potential people working across all our businesses.

Sterlite Copper is one of the leading copper producers in India with smelting factory located at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The operations at Tuticorin include a Thermal Power Division, which has the capacity of 160MW (2 X 80MW). Vedanta Ltd. also has a 100% owned subsidiary called MALCO Energy Limited (MEL), which is a power plant located at Mettur, Salem in Tamil Nadu with interest in Power, Coke & Nickel. The Plant has an installed Capacity of 128 MW (4X30 MW +1X8MW).

The Opportunity

Join us on this remarkable journey of innovation to create an impact on Copper Business through this transformative role as a visionary leader.

• Serve as the face of the organization in all government interactions, driving Copper’s advocacy on key industry issues in Tamil Nadu while maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders and industry associations.
• Develop strategic plans and cultivate effective relationships with officials and key stakeholders within the state administration to advance business interests.
• Champion Vedanta’s long-term vision of becoming the most sustainable natural resources company by front-ending its interests in external engagements.
• Formulate and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with bureaucrats, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Organize impactful PR events such as press conferences, exhibitions, and stakeholder forums to increase awareness and foster influential connections.
• Collaborate with business units and functions to craft and communicate a compelling narrative that reinforces Copper’s brand identity.
• Strengthen community relations through active involvement in local initiatives and events that align with Vedanta’s sustainability goals.
• Supervise crisis communication and PR management, ensuring timely and effective handling of sensitive situations.
• Monitor local trends and external factors that may influence the company’s image, reputation, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with company by laws, regulations, and policies while standardizing brand-building practices for global visibility.

The Successful Applicant

• The ideal incumbent should have 12+ years of relevant experience
• Fluency (Verbal & Written) in Tamil Language is Mandatory
• Proven track record in external relations, public affairs, or corporate communications at a senior leadership level.
• Strong network and established relationships with government bodies, bureaucrats, and industry associations in Tamil Nadu.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive brand narratives across diverse business units.
• Strategic thinker with crisis management expertise and a passion for sustainability.

What we’ll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best in class rewards
• Our people policies are globally benchmarked with best in class-facilities
• Fast track career growth

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.

If this matches with your passion, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.