Head of Brand & Purpose Communication - 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.

Volvo Cars has a bold purpose, which is to give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way. This not only shapes the cars and experiences we create, but also the impact we can have on the world. 

The Communications team work across the full breadth of the company, within each business area and globally in the markets and regions. Our communications bring the Volvo Cars purpose, strategy and journey to life through inspiring storytelling and innovative ways of reaching and engaging with people.

To further grow and reach our ambitious goals – including becoming fully electric by 2030 – we’re looking for the thinkers, the believers, the dreamers and most of all – we’re looking for you.

We are looking for a Head of Brand & Purpose Communication. As a member of the global Communication Management Team for Volvo Cars you will get the opportunity to establish a new unit that will define, amplify and lead areas including action-orientated purpose campaigns, Employer Branding, influencer strategies, increasing the voice of Volvo Cars in relevant cultural days and events, and establishing meaningful collaborations. 

Further you will secure the implementation of communication strategies, manage agencies, and hyper-collaborate with departments such as Marketing & Brand, as well as the people who design our cars, our sustainability colleagues, and others on our shared agenda.  

If successful, you will have helped to attract new loyal Volvo fans to us – consumers, talents and other stakeholders – contributed to our growth, as well drive meaningful and lasting positive change in our business and wider society. 

We’re looking for you
We are looking for a leader who is highly motivated, results-orientated, well-organised, creative and innovative with good time management skills. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in brand, marketing, purpose or communication is required. 

In this role, it is important to have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as having a commercial understanding and experience in contributing to elements such as sales and visitation, as well as long-term measures. 

You will actively work with market research and insights to analyse results and convert them into relevant activities.  

You are a strong people leader and have the ability to inspire and mobilise directly and across broader teams and organization structures. You are able to create clarity, show courage and empower a high performing team. 

Most of all, you share our values and can see each individual’s potential. Your warm personality and eagerness to collaborate will be welcomed by all of us!

Let’s get to know each other 
Are you curious yet and maybe you 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 and you will report to the Head of Communications. 

To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible but no later than the 6th of June 2022. Interviews will be held continuously and please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR. 

Welcome with your application!

We are Volvo Cars 
We share a rich and purposeful heritage and even bolder future ambitions to match. Since 1927, we have created world-changing innovations: The modern seatbelt. The side impact protection system. The pedestrian detection system (to name just a few). 

Today, Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected premium car brands, preparing for a new future that will be all-electric, autonomous and connected. This proud history of innovation is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive Volvo Cars community. Grounded in a shared passion for protecting people and our planet. 

In short, without passionate people there is no positive progress… and likely no Volvo Cars. 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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