Public Affairs Manager

WHO YOU ARE
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In the 30 years since Ingka Group was founded by Ingvar Kamprad, we’ve brought the IKEA Brand to 30 countries and millions of homes. Our roots are in the history, values and vision of IKEA. And as we grow, we make it easier than ever before for even more of the many people to afford a better life at home.
We are looking for someone that is passionate about public affairs, communication and leading and developing people. We believe that you are a seasoned and experienced business and people leader, accustomed to leading in change. You feel comfortable in a business, political, policy and/or NGO environment and we expect that you will have at least 10 years of senior level team leadership experience in communication, public affairs and/or corporate affairs. You will also have extensive experience in working with strategic business planning and working with senior business leaders, as well as a well-established external network.
• Significant knowledge and experience of leading, developing, coaching and motivating senior teams and other leaders in a multi-cultural, complex, constantly changing and inter-dependent environment.
• Significant knowledge and track record of using insights to formulate business strategy and create business impact.
• Significant knowledge of how to lead strategic advocacy, communication and stakeholder engagement by defining, planning, executing and follow-up to relevant stakeholders (such as governments, policy makers, NGOs and UN organisations).
• Knowledge of key global and local political institutions and regulatory and non-regulatory processes, including how to influence the policy agenda.
• Significant and up-to-date knowledge of global policy trends and developments relevant to Ingka Group and IKEA Retail.
• Knowledge of IKEAs corporate identity, core values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, to ensure right representation.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
And just as important, you are someone who would share and naturally reflect the IKEA Values.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position you will play a critical role in the Public Affairs and Advocacy team for Ingka Group, the largest franchisee to operate stores under the IKEA Brand. Key assignments in this role will be:
• Lead, coach and develop a team of experienced PA Leaders and Advisors in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Play a critical and pivotal role in the global Public Affairs agenda for Ingka Group (including IKEA Retail).
• Lead team to proactively contribute to strategy & planning discussions to ensure public affairs plan and direction is aligned with business priorities and that business strategy reflects the changing policy agenda. Practice inter-dependent leadership to secure the right results.
• Lead team to help to create a positive policy and regulatory environment for a transforming and growing sustainable and people-oriented business and to develop specific strategies and ways of working for influencing policy and regulation, impacting Ingka Group (including IKEA Retail).
• Strong collaboration with other team members including the EU Affairs team in Brussels.
• Lead good collaboration with the Campaign Unit to contribute to the development and execution of global 360-degree societal impact campaigns on relevant advocacy topics.
• Support and develop PA spokespeople across Ingka Group on appropriate PA topics.
• Represent Ingka Group in appropriate external and internal forums, so that key stakeholders know what we stand for.
• Lead work across functions within Ingka Group and in good collaboration with other IKEA businesses.
OUR TEAM WITHIN IKEA
We strongly position IKEA as a truly meaningful & trusted brand in people’s hearts & minds, with a focus on us as a retailer and our positive societal impact.
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!
Ingka offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life a home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. The position reports to the Ingka Group, Public Affairs and Advocacy Manager and is located in Malmö, Sweden.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact johanna.kelencfridlund@ingka.ikea.com.