Communication specialist for employee communication at Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.

You want an exciting career that contributes to positive change. So what’s your next move?
Imagine being part of the most exciting industry on the planet. Our future is all about tech – electrified and eventually self-driving cars, totally connected to people’s everyday lives. Tech that will shift how our society functions. But how do we introduce this future in a way that’s safe and sustainable? These are some of the questions we’re solving here at Volvo Cars. 
 We’ve set our targets big. Being all electric by 2030 and climate neutral by 2040 are just two. We’re also bringing software development in-house and moving car sales online. This fast transformation isn’t for everyone. But if you’re excited by the technological and sustainability challenges facing the auto industry and society at large, then you’re a great fit.
What’s in it for you?
Enjoy a boost to your professional development as you work closely with a truly diverse team of world-class communication specialists. Our story topics span exciting fields such as electrified and autonomous mobility, consumer connectivity, sustainability – and that’s all on top of the reinvention of how people get from A to B. You’ll be shaping the news and information flow throughout the Volvo Cars community; building strategic alignment internally, brand awareness and engagement – supporting the growth of our business.

What you’ll do
We’re seeking a talented communication strategist to take the lead on story development. Your day-to-day is part journalist – using your nose for a good story – and part strategist – collaborating with other comms specialists and with stakeholders throughout the business to develop multi-channel comms strategies, through to execution. You’ll develop thought-leadership positions and other employee-inspiring angles. Your stories and messages will support our company’s strategy and core values, across all channels, globally.

Who else is in the room?
You’ll work within our Employee Communication team, which is responsible for identifying and developing stories across various areas of the business, contributing to a dynamic calendar of events and editorial that’s implemented across all communication channels. You’ll also build solid relationships with internal senior stakeholders and support them with high-level communication expertise. Your work and compelling narratives will directly influence how people engage with our company and ensure we build our world-renown brand as an attractive and purpose-driven employer.

You’ll work at the cutting edge of trends in communication, automotive and tech, delivering disruptive communication strategies that truly set Volvo Cars apart from our competitors.

Who are you?
We’re looking for a social, passionate and creative communication professional with a proven track record of developing and delivering engaging and motivating communication strategies. You have extensive experience in communication and a demonstratable ability to utilise different channels to deliver the desired business outcome. You thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment and are at ease adapting to change. You combine your natural interest in creating innovative communication strategies with an ability to always find the right channel for every story.
You’re a natural collaborator with a great ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Further, you’re a person who can work independently and have the ability to bring clarity to complex situations. Naturally, you have a passion for news and communication.
Qualifications:
BA/BSc in communication, journalism, or equivalent experience
•    A strategic and creative approach to communication, with an ability to manage multiple projects, balancing quality and speed
•    Exceptional communication skills and fluent English; verbal and written 
Let’s get to know each other 
Are you curious? Please contact Senior Recruiter Lotta Ericsson at lotta.ericsson@volvocars.com with your questions about the role and our recruitment process. The position is based at our Volvo Cars’ international HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden, reporting to the Head of Leadership and Employee Communications. 

To apply, please register your profile at our careers site and submit your application documents no later than 11 April 2023. Interviews are held continuously. Please note that applications by e-mail cannot be accepted due to GDPR.

We welcome your application!

We’re Volvo Cars 
We’re proud of our heritage – built on our commitment to safety – and we’re excited about delivering on our bold plans for the future. Since 1927, we’ve created world-changing innovations, like the safety belt, which since we shared it with the world has saved more than a million lives.

Our sights are set on becoming a fully electric car company by 2030 and climate neutral by 2040. Big plans like these call for talented people who share our values and passion for positive change. So we’re looking for the change makers. The free thinkers. The self-motivators. The visionaries. The leaders. The dreamers. The believers. We’re looking for you.

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