EU Public Affairs Leader - Circularity, Group Communication

at  IKEA

WHO YOU ARE

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people, and we believe those lives are truly better when they’re lived sustainably. We 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. At the same time, we contribute to the growth and transformation of Ingka by ensuring we lead with communication, both from the outside in and from the inside out.
So, are you an experienced public affairs professional with experience working in a corporate environment? Do you have knowledge of EU institutions as well as regulatory processes, including how to interpret and influence the policy agenda? Do you have experience and knowledge of topics related to sustainability, specifically the circular economy? Then keep reading, this could be your chance to come and join our EU team in Brussels.

We’re looking for someone who brings the following:

• A degree in economics, law, politics, or similar.
• Knowledge of the circular economy, waste and related topics.
• Knowledge of how to develop and implement advocacy, communication, and stakeholder engagement strategies by defining, planning, executing, and following up with relevant stakeholders (such as EU policymakers and NGOs), aligning with Ingka’s Global Public Affairs and Advocacy Plan.
• Knowledge of stakeholder mapping and understanding of stakeholder drivers within the key target audiences.
• The ability to communicate complex topics verbally, visually, and in writing in a clear, concise, and inspirational way with an IKEA tone of voice.
• The ability to link closely with the business reality.
• A clear drive to work for Ingka Group IKEA as a purpose-led organization.

As a person, you should:

• Be passionate about Public Affairs.
• Thrive when you get to take responsibility and find solutions.
• Be motivated about inspiring and influencing people, both inside and outside the company.
• Be energized by working both independently and interdependently with global and local communication networks and across functions.
• Have the ability to think outside the box.
• Share and live the IKEA culture and value.
• Have a humble approach and bring a good portion of humour!

APPLY NOW!

If this sounds like a match, then we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Talita Moraes Olsen at talita.moraes.olsen@ingka.ikea.com. Your application, written in English and consisting of a cover letter and CV, should be registered online as soon as possible but no later than the 4th of November.
We are looking forward to getting to know you soon!

Please refer the Job description for details