Business Support at Communications Volvo Cars

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

At Communications we are building a culture where teams are driven by our purpose and contribute to our growth. This role will report into the Strategy and Operations function within Communications. It will work closely with the Communication Management team on business related planning and administration activities, as well as some dedicated support to the Chief Communications Officer with agenda and meeting management. You will play a key role in supporting and enabling our strategy and facilitate of operations. You will be a central team member that seamlessly interacts cross teams and our network. You will have the opportunity to grow in a fast-learning environment that values diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

Example of tasks
•    Develop reports and updates on key activities in visual, crisp and easily understandable way for t presentation to for the various parts of the business including EMT and our Board of Directors.
•    Coordinate and manage department events that help us to accelerate our performance and development including off-sites and workshops.
•    Actively manage file and information systems, including Teams site, Share point and library
•    Take responsibility for the daily operations of the communication function, including management of purchase orders and payments 
•    Responsible to develop and implement state of the art employee introduction programs with support from each manager.
•    Pro-active trouble shooting and identifying opportunities and acting on operational challenges in the function
•    Drive topics related to our work environment and be part of the house council.
•    Lead a few selected critical projects on behalf of Communication MT that enable the development of the function or business 

Your skill set
The most important will be for you to have an open, optimistic and growing mind-set. That you will drive collaboration, curiosity, share our energy and ambitions. You are likely a creative problem solver and have high emotional intelligence. Multitasking, making the unstructured to structure and having organized work is something you like. You are tech savy, resourceful and have ability to create effective solutions. Experience with digital planning or creative tools is a plus e g Miro, JIRA, Trello, Notion. You have attention to detail and quality control.

How to learn more and apply
Are you curious yet and maybe have some questions? Please contact Senior Recruiter Lotta Ericsson at lotta.ericsson@volvocars.com for questions regarding the role and the recruitment process. This position is based at Volvo Cars’ international HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible but no later than 2022-10-09. Interviews will be held continuously and please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR.

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