Communication Officer

Sandvik Mining (SM) is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry. The offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling.

Are you interested in a great opportunity to join the Rock Tools team, a product area within SM? If so, we can offer you a key global role with responsibility for the overall internal communications plan and its implementation for Rock Tools. You will work cross-functionally with product line management, sales support, R&D, business control, supply chain, sourcing, human resources and sales areas.

The location for this position is flexible but preferably based in the UK.

Key performance areas
As Communication Officer for Product Area (PA) Rock Tools, your main responsibilities will include:
- Implementing a robust communication structure and plan for the PA that supports Rock Tools' strategic direction and goals
- Delivering regular communication to all staff through a range of channels, ensuring ease of access to communication, clarity and consistency of messages
- Supporting the PA management team with departmental communication needs, projects and messages to promote effective communication and staff enthusiasm
- Ensuring that all internal communication for Rock Tools is aligned with the established guidelines and policies of SM
- Defining and promoting the use of different tools and channels for effective communication
- Developing and managing the Rock Tools intranet portal
- Developing, writing and editing content for the intranet, staff newsletter, team briefings, notice boards and other internal communication channels
- Building on existing contacts and actively participating in relevant networks

You will report to the Vice President for Sales Support, PA Rock Tools. It is anticipated that this position may involve 10 to 15 days travel per year.

Your profile
We are looking for someone with a degree relevant to this position, combined with strong experience with both internal and external communication. You have experience in working with intranets as a communication tool and, additionally, we expect that you have strong editorial skills. You must have a good feel for color and form and be very proficient in InDesign and Photoshop. Excellent skills in English, both written and verbal, are also a prerequisite.

You have excellent networking skills, with the ability to engage a high performing team, and an impressive record of delivering results. You are able to anticipate communication needs and adapt to different departmental and stakeholder requirements. You can also manage multiple activities across a range of initiatives and have the ability to think "outside the box". As a person you are proactive and enjoy working on tight deadlines. You work equally well on your own as with others, both in a team and as part of a global network.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Manish Singh, VP Sales Support, +44 770 933 0262
Eva Dannberg, HR Advisor, +46 (0)26 260 864

Send your application no later than August 11, 2013. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 324013.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.

Recruiter
Maria Lindén