Communication Business partner Sustainability - Group Communication

Jobb-id: 238840

Datum inlagd: 18/06/2024

Who you are The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people, and we believe those lives are truly better when they're lived sustainably. We are on a journey to inspire changes in lifestyle and consumption, as well as adopting new ways of working and rethinking. The more people we reach, the bigger impact we have in helping the many create a better everyday life! So, are you an experienced communication professional with experience and a genuine interest and passion for the people and planet agenda? Then keep on reading, this might be your chance to come and join our journey! We believe that to thrive in this role you must be: • Enjoying the role as a communication sparring partner where you support, challenge, and coach stakeholders on all levels of seniority.
• Stress resistance and trust your judgment in difficult situations.
• Someone who doesn’t need all the answers but can navigate in the unknown.
• Able to act and advise on both very strategic matters as well as having the ability to draft clear and concise messages.
• Excellent in English, both verbal and written. Last but certainly not least, you embody the IKEA values and are not afraid to find your way and test and learn in changing times. Do you also bring the following experience from: • Both external and internal communication, from a global or country perspective.
• Strategic, tactical, and operational communication work.
• Working proactively in situations where you need to navigate in the unknown. Does this sound like a match? Then keep on reading and apply if the role sparks your interest!What you'll be doing day to day In this role you will enable Group Sustainability to be the voice and influencers of sustainability both internally and externally, sitting close to the business where decisions are made. You will do this by supporting on one or more of our strategic areas: Climate, Nature, Healthy and Sustainable Living, Fair and Equal and our overall sustainability strategy. You will be partnering effectively with colleagues in the full range of communication disciplines, such as media relations, public affairs, and campaigning. All of this while you keep the needs of relevant stakeholders, customers, and co-workers at heart. To be concrete this means that you will: • Be the strategic communication advisor for a wide range of initiatives that are part of the Ingka Group sustainability strategy, contributing to the overall IKEA People and Planet Positive strategy.
• Be a trusted strategic communication advisor and coach to stakeholders within the Group Sustainability function, enabling business leaders to understand and act upon communication risks and opportunities.
• Devise communication strategies for internal sustainability transformation initiatives, co-worker engagement, 360 integrated Comms, and issues management.
• Develop and deliver sustainability communication initiatives that are also part of the 10 jobs for Ingka – and you will together with the team help make the strategy and our sustainability actions more accessible to a larger target audience, both internally and externally. This is permanent role, located in Malmö, Sweden. You will report to Lone Vaerndal, Communication Business Manager Group Sustainability. You will be a part of a team of five Communication Business Partner colleagues and work closely together with the strategy teams in the area(s) you will support within Group Sustainability. Together as a team The Ingka Group is a world leader in the home furnishing business. We are a strategic partner and the largest franchisee of the IKEA franchisee system, owning and operating more than 392 IKEA stores and digital touchpoints in 32 countries. The Ingka Group is a values-driven company with a passion for life at home and a vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. Apply now!If you have questions regarding the role, please reach out to Lone Vaerndal, Communication Business Manager Group Sustainability, at [email protected]
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process or other practicalities, please get in touch with Caroline Markusson at [email protected]. Please send in your application in English, consisting of a CV and a cover letter, as soon as possible but not later than the 30th of June. We will interview continuously and might close the recruitment before last day of publishing so please don't wait with your application. We are looking forward to getting to know you soon!