General Secretary - W/M

Position Reference: 44968

Location: Nouméa, NC

Contract type: Permanent

Our New Caledonian subsidiary, Société Le Nickel (SLN), is among the world's leading ferronickel producers. SLN has stood the test of time by continuously innovating and adapting to new knowledge and the evolving needs of the planet.

Reporting to the General Manager of SLN and the Director of Sustainable Development and Engagement of the Eramet Group, you are a strategic player at the heart of SLN's institutional, societal and environmental challenges in New Caledonia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of trust‑based relationships with territorial institutional stakeholders and non‑governmental organisations in New Caledonia, both daily and during crises.
• Ensure that the company operates within a durable, solid and competitive societal, legal, fiscal and customs framework.
• Anticipate changes in the legal, regulatory, financial or fiscal environment that may affect SLN's interests.
• Build and drive legal strategies to protect SLN's interests and strengthen relations with Caledonian public institutions and authorities.
• Define SLN's Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, in line with the mining plan and Eramet Group directives, and oversee its implementation.
• Build and maintain trust‑based relationships with local communities directly impacted by SLN's activities (mining sites, Doniambo, future deposits).
• Develop and strengthen the image of SLN and the Eramet Group by highlighting the company's societal and environmental initiatives.
• Develop internal communications to ensure understanding and commitment from all employees toward the company's strategy; support the Executive Committee in fostering team cohesion.
• Develop external communications with institutional stakeholders so that the challenges of the mining and metallurgical sector influence decision‑making.
• Develop grassroots communication with local stakeholders to identify initiatives aligned with the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
• Oversee a team covering communication, public affairs, corporate social responsibility and permitting, legal and tax dimensions of the General Secretariat.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures on safety, environment, labour law and budgetary control.

Your Profile

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role within an industrial company, managing sustainability challenges in a regulatory, legal and fiscal environment.
• Experience designing and managing socio‑economic development projects for rural communities, and in community relations partnerships and programmes.
• Solid understanding of Caledonian institutions and local political, social and economic issues.
• Successful experience in inter‑ministerial matters and overseas territories is a plus.
• Knowledge of the challenges of the mining and metallurgical industry is appreciated.

Education

• Master's degree (or equivalent Bac +5) in Economics and Management, Political Science, Business Administration or Law.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to develop influence networks at country and regional level.
• Ability to manage urgency and pressure in a highly visible and complex role.
• Strong analytical, rigorous and synthesis skills; a hands‑on approach; cross‑functional and operational mindset.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organisation (functional / operational).
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to summarise complex information.
• Ability to handle financial, legal and corporate matters.
• Diplomatic sense, cultural openness, strong professional ethics, discretion and integrity.

Benefits

• An attractive and performance‑based compensation package.
• A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan.
• Premium health and insurance coverage.
• Two remote work days per week after six months of service.
• An international environment with exceptional projects and career development opportunities in a growing group.
• A thorough onboarding process for a successful start in the company.

With a presence on five continents and more than 70 nationalities, Eramet is, by nature, a diverse group. We strongly believe that diversity is a strength and are committed to welcoming talents of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation. We guarantee support and career development opportunities for every employee throughout their journey with us.