Co-worker Communication Manager

Why we will love you
What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better for people all around the world? The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to inspire people with ideas and solutions that let them live the life they want.


To drive the internal communication strategy and to provide direction on the strategic internal communication we are now looking for our new Global head of Co-Worker Communication.


With that said, are you:
Motivated by supporting other people to be excellent communicators and develop their talents?
Strong in strategic, measurable, internal communications and co-workers’ engagement strategies?


Energized by building trust across cross-functional teams and functions?
Structured with an innovative mindset, always ready to find better ways?
We also see that you bring the following proven experience to the table:
Proven advanced training in strategic communications or equivalent?
10+ years of experience with internal and external communication?
Strong documented leadership experience?
Experience with crisis communication?


If yes, then keep reading and apply if this job sparks your interest!


Previous knowledge of IKEA brand, culture, values and way of working and from managing a similar size team (14 in the team and 5 direct reports) will be great plus!


A day in your life with us
As our Co-worker Communication Manager you will promote innovation in digital channels and secure co-workers’ engagement. You will support the Group Functions of Ingka and secure the ability to provide high-quality communication project support when and where it’s needed. You will make sure we use the right and more user-friendly approach to reach the many co-workers. As part of the Content Factory Leadership Team you will be securing strategic thinking and active contribution to the overall scope of the Content Factory.


To be more concrete this means that you will:
Be responsible for the overall strategy and performance of Co-worker communication
Guarantee integration and collaboration of the function in the Content Factory
Secure the connection with the co-worker communication matrix, focusing on talent acquisition, succession plan, and competence development
Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and with external communication messages
Drive the creation of clear, compelling communication materials to inform and engage co-workers
Work across functions within Ingka Group and in good collaboration with other
IKEA businesses
Together as a Team
About Ingka Group


With IKEA retail operations in 31 markets, Ingka Group is the largest IKEA retailer and represents about 90% of IKEA retail sales. It is a strategic partner to develop and innovate the IKEA business and help define common IKEA strategies. Ingka Group owns and operates IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. It has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments, and Ingka Centres. Read more on www.ingka.com


About Group Communication
We contribute to the development and transformation of Ingka by ensuring we all lead with communication. At the same time, we enable IKEA to be perceived as a unique, meaningful and trusted brand and company.


About Content Factory and Co-worker Communication
The Content Factory is where we will come together across Ingka Group to create low-cost and high-quality content and experiences and innovate in ways that benefit more of the many and create engagement with the IKEA brand. The Content Factory will focus on end-to-end content creation and deployment across Ingka, and we aim to make sure we have the best possible setup to deliver value and meet brand and customer new demands in an omnichannel reality.
Co-worker Communication is a multidisciplinary team with a combination of skills and a ‘no silo’ approach that allows us to identify who the audience is and what they care about, what the story is, how to tell the story, and where to place it for the greatest possible reach and effect. We endeavor to combine the art of journalism with the science of marketing to find, shape and extend the stories we want to tell, in the ways that our customers, co-workers, and stakeholders alike want to receive them.



This role is based in Malmö and you will report to the Global Content Manager of Ingka.
Apply now!
Please send in your application, consisting of a CV and a motivational letter, as soon as possible but not later than the 31st of May 2023. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please get in touch with Recruiter Caroline Markusson at caroline.markusson@ingka.ikea.com


We look forward to getting to know you!
PLEASE NOTE
We only accept applications in English.