Communication Leader, Internal Communication i Älmhult, Sweden

Can you really reach out to the whole world, while working in a tranquil idyll in the middle of the woods in the south of Sweden? In Älmhult you can.

Inter IKEA Range & Supply, R&S, is a core business within Inter IKEA Group, responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. IKEA of Sweden AB, or IoS, is one of two core units within Range & Supply, and is responsible for developing and determining the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. IoS is based in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA and the centre of IKEA range development and supply chain.

We are on an exciting journey the years to come and all of us need to be better than ever! We will strengthen the core of what we do in Range & Supply, and Marketing & Communication is one of these areas. Marketing & Communication focuses on strategic development of the IKEA product and range marketing and communication, brand building communication as well as communication to the many people inside and outside of IKEA.

The starting point for Communication in Range & Supply is our business and people. Within Communication, we define, develop and share long-term brand-building communication around how we develop and supply our products and range, to create and reinforce a positive image of IKEA and to strengthen the commercial agenda. We use communication to build understanding, engagement and ambassadorship of where IKEA is heading and why, among co-workers, partners and customers across the IKEA network. By being proactive and agile, we build trust and strengthen our brand.

We are now looking for a Communication leader to join our internal communication team

As Communication leader you lead and create effective communication both internally and externally, securing the communication process by defining, planning, executing and following up communication to relevant stakeholders. Drive an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values where our co-workers are informed, engaged and empowered.

• Be a strategic and tactical partner to one or more unit(s) or other appointed assignors to define and enable their communication needs and goals.
• Lead development and implementation of internal communication plan, lead the communication calendar and manage the internal communication structure and flow within Marketing & Communication R&S
• Create clear and actionable communication plans and communication briefs to enable efficient and effective creation, production, and follow-up. Set and agree briefs with stakeholders that clearly indicate the “what”, “why” and “when” in order to deliver business impact. Work with internal and/or external resources to deliver to the defined communication briefs within budgets and timelines, and create work orders when needed
• Contribute to the implementation of business strategies, priorities and processes through communication.
• Create and execute a planned process for change management and communication together with People & Culture and Line Manager.
• Be the visual, verbal and written communication expert in the unit, and responsible for creating visual, verbal and written communication within the unit/area/function.
• Contribute and deliver to cross-functional assignments prioritised in the matrix/common Action Plan.

To be successful in this roles you have extensive knowledge and understanding of working with business and communication planning and execution, and an understanding of how communication supports and increases the impact of a business agenda, always keeping co- workers informed, engaged and empowered. Extensive knowledge of how to segment audiences and strengthen key messages to support different audiences needs and situations as well as knowledge of co-worker communication and change management, including how to tailor communication effectively to create awareness, engagement and impact, especially involving diverse target groups.

• Passionate about communication as a business enabler and tactical tool to lead business and people and to drive engagement.
• Motivated by having a holistic view yet an eye for details.
• Appreciate the mix of tactical thinking and turning communication theory into practice.
• Desire to enable others and share competence securing continuous development and improvement – to mentor or coach others in communication creation and delivery.
• Passionate about life at home and home furnishing.
• Motivated to live and share our IKEA culture and values. 

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application in English latest 14th of April 2020. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.

If you have any questions about the position you are welcome to contact Internal Communication Manager Daniel Elmgren at daniel.elmgren@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist, Marie Sandman on +46 768545309