Communication Leader - Data & Technology Core Business Range

Do you have a passion for communication?  

Communication is a vital part of our business. None of our digital capabilities would come to life without communication. When people are inspired and passionate about what they do and know why they do it, business can be really successful. This is where you come in!  
We are currently looking for a Communication leader with the capability to plan and prepare concise communication that will engage and inspire the many across total IKEA and beyond, enabling us to lead Digital through communication  

You will play a vital role in creating communication about our cross-functional priorities that will impact how we operate IKEA such as product information, customer facing communication or virtual product. Always in close collaboration with your communication colleagues and business and data & technology leaders! If you want to be part of developing IKEA for the future – this is the role for you! 

At IKEA we are guided by our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. This demands we need to dare to try new things and do them a bit differently. We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. 

About the assignment 

As a Communication leader you act as a partner to leaders within Business and Data & Technology, contributing to the Digital journey we are on. Together with a team of people you work cross-functional to enable transparent and inspiring communication across Inter IKEA, also very much contributing to better learning and understanding of how data & technology can enable business movements. 

Moreover, you develop, implement, and follow up on communication plans and activities. We are now looking for a Communication leader that truly sees data & technology as a natural part of the business and have the capability to connect across the organisation to lead and enable the Inter IKEA digital communication network assignment. 
As Communication leader you will together with colleagues: 
Drive the communication agenda: identify business needs and key messages and develop communication plans to meet the short- and long-term needs. 
Coach and support co-workers and leaders in communication matters and oversee the development of the total information landscape including all channels. 
Secure a transparent and sustainable information/communication flow throughout Inter IKEA and to the many stakeholders across the IKEA network as well as with external partners. 
Contribute to a shared communication agenda and identify opportunities for alignment within a function, across units and across the IKEA network. 
Lead content planning and development for all meetings during the year cycle. 
Develop change communication plans for various levels of organisational change and support leaders to enable change. 
Secure execution of communication-related training activities. 

The positions are based in Älmhult, Sweden.

Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?

Please note that we will be recruiting continously and might close the ad if we find the right person. 

Please note this position is based in Älmhult, Sweden. (No relocation support in this recruitment). Please apply before 20th December 2021.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jurgita Kijauskiene at jurgita.kijauskiene@inter.ikea.com, any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Aivita.grockyte@inter.ikea.com

Please send your application in English and note that we do not accept applications by email.

Welcome with your application!
Are you ready to make the world a little better, together? We want to hear from you

Please send your application – CV and motivation letter in English – by December 16th 2021 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 Caroline Ramstedt at caroline.ramstedt1@inter.ikea.com If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Marie Sandman on +46 768545309