Senior Communications Manager

CEVT is an innovation centre for the future cars of the Geely Group with the purpose of being at the forefront of new developments in the automotive industry. Since 2013 CEVT has grown rapidly and now keeps some 2000 people busy. China Euro Vehicle Technology AB is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

The PR and Communications department is responsible for building understanding of the CEVT brand, strategic direction and activities among internal and external stakeholders. We are a small and agile team with a broad scope of responsibility in a dynamic global company. 
We are looking for an experienced communications professional to join our team. 
You are a strategic doer. You’ve worked with many aspects of communication and have the experience to think strategically. You’re adept at leading projects and agencies but also enjoy executing the communication. You like getting your hands into it and care about the results.
We’re looking for a team player who is energized by working with others and is open to many ways of tackling a challenge. 
This is a chance to contribute the best of your abilities to the success of the team, of CEVT and of Geely. Make an impact. There is no limit to how much you can contribute, coach others or learn.
For us, internal and external communication work hand-in-hand. We work as an agile team, balancing immediate needs with building understanding over time. You will lead some projects and support colleagues on others. This is a fast-paced dynamic place.
Main focus
* Drive PR and communication projects to deliver intended results – this will involve not only planning and collaborating with others, but also some hands-on production (e.g. writing) The projects will depend on team priorities, but could include areas such as  employer branding, sustainability, technologies, innovation, organisational changes, strategy communication, etc.

* Collaborate with various departments to find and tell stories in various media and channels and create understanding for given topics
* Support evolving and executing the PR and communication strategy 
* Proactively bring ideas to help bring our results to the next level
* Drive or support near-term priorities, as needed
Who are you?
You are an experienced communications professional who understands the role of communications in the success of the business. With a creative and open mind, you proactively involve and co-create communication solutions with different stakeholders. You enjoy seeing results and analysing what worked and what could be better.
To be successful, we believe you have the following:
* 10+ years of experience in a range of communications roles – internal and external; Breadth is an asset
* Excellent communication skills in English – written and spoken
* A good storyteller and have understanding and experience of crafting a narrative 
* You can see opportunities in a piece of news or a small story and know how to fit it into the whole
* Skilled in working with different communication channels – digital and otherwise
* Strong business and analytical sense of what is effective and why
* Proven track record of teamwork and collaboration
* Flexible and enjoy fast pace; you’re not thrown off by changes and uncertainty
* You keep up with the latest developments within the communication and media landscape

You have experience with: 
* Change management communication
* Employer branding 
* Leveraging and managing earned media (PR)
* Leadership communication, including communicating strategy, shaping culture, methods of listening to the organization
* Crisis communication
* Brand building experience is an asset, as is journalism


Last application date: 2020-03-08.
For questions about the position contact the hiring manager: 
Gunilla Gustavs, Director PR & Communication, +46 729 88 89 03 gunilla.gustavs@cevt.se. 
For questions about the recruitment process contact the recruiter:
Kristina Larsson Djokovic, Senior recruiter, +46 729 88 85 44, kristina.larsson@cevt.se.