Public Affairs and Advocacy Manager

Why we will love you
In a rapidly changing world and communication landscape, our team of Public Affairs and Advocacy within Group Communication is influencing global policy and regulation. All in line with our IKEA values!
You will be responsible for ensuring that our Public Affairs, Advocacy and EU Affairs are high performing teams and secure the activist advocacy approach for Ingka with a clear connection to the business. Your focus will be on all the topics that are anchored in our business strategies, climate and equality to mention some.


With that said, are you:


Passionate about communication, public affairs, and advocacy?
Motivated about leading, inspiring, and influencing people?
Driven by business and the connections with the social impact topics?



We also see that you bring the following proven experience to the table:
Advanced training and education in strategic communication.
10+ years of working within public affairs and advocacy.
5 + years of working as a manager within Public affairs and advocacy, globally.
Leadership and influencing in a constantly changing environment. Development of creative insights.
Crisis communication management.
Strategic business planning.



If this sounds like it could be a fit for you, then continue reading and apply if this challenge sparks your interest!
A day in your life with us
You will be the direct leader of three managers within our Public Advocacy, EU and Public Affairs and indirect for the team of 21 colleagues in the Public Affairs & Advocacy team. You will be the Global lead and local point for the Public Affairs & Advocacy & EU Affairs team and accountable for the direction development of the PA network in retail countries.
As a part of the Communication Management Team within Ingka, you will feed back learnings into the key decision-making bodies such as our Management Board and Group Management of Ingka.
In this role, you will ensure that we have a high level of support and steering of Ingka Retail markets, senior managers, and other group functions. On the Public Affairs & Advocacy agenda, you will develop capabilities including the contribution to the development of Country Managers.
To be specific this means you will:
Be accountable for all communication within and from the global Public Affairs & Advocacy team.
Develop and deliver the global Public Affairs & Advocacy agenda, both in Group level and in all retail countries.
Secure effective alignment of Public Affairs & Advocacy objectives and plans with business goals.
Monitor geopolitics and relevant regulatory and non-regulatory developments globally.

• Engage Group Management and our Management Board by advocating strategically relevant positive societal impact topics across all IKEA Retail countries.
Participate in the Global Crisis Management Team by providing input from a Public Affairs and geopolitical perspective.
Together as a Team
ABOUT INGKA GROUP
With IKEA retail operations on 32 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.
This role is based in Malmö and you will report to the Global Communication Manager of Ingka.
Questions and support? Let's connect!
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please get in touch with Recruiter Caroline Markusson at caroline.markusson@ingka.ikea.com
Please send in your application, consisting of a CV and a motivational letter, as soon as possible but not later than 20th of February 2023.
We look forward to getting to know you!