Communication Business Partner

IKEA Components holds a unique position within the IKEA value chain. We develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer. To create a better everyday life for the many people, we integrate backwards in the IKEA value chain. We focus on creating price advantage through business development and economy of scale, as well as securing excellence within design, quality, availability and sustainability. In IKEA Components we have a clear wished position to together significantly increase the IKEA competitiveness to be the leader in life at home.

Purpose of function

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The Communication team leads and enables impactful communication to strengthen the IKEA Brand by creating engagement, building trust, and enabling better business.

Purpose of job

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• A Communication Partner supports the leadership of a or several units/areas/functions in achieving their business and people objectives through both internal and external communication.
• They do this through securing communication flows within and across units, ensuring a strong connection between stakeholders, and developing communication skills in the unit. They also lead projects and topics across units.

Assignment

• Contribute to the implementation of business strategies, priorities, and processes through communication.
• Provide communication expertise (including in specialised areas like change communication) to managers and co-workers. Support them in continuously developing their communication skills.
• Enable an engaging, inspiring, and inclusive co-worker experience, together with People & Culture co-workers.
• Enable change through communication with the appropriate methodologies, planning, execution and activation of communication.
• Secure effective communication flows, aligned with the IKEA network, to defined target groups within and outside the unit. Consciously share information and ensure that the right information reaches the right people at the right time.
• Define and plan simple, clear, and inspiring communication content.
• Lead and coordinate assigned communication topics and/or projects across businesses, in line with common agendas and aligned ways of working.
• Operate the internal communication landscape within and across units, securing common guidelines and an overall core business approach.
• Contribute to the overall communication plan by representing the business and contributing with inspiring content.
• Ensure that managers and co-workers lead with communication and have access to relevant and updated information, tools, and templates. Act as the visual, verbal, and written communication expert in the unit, and create communication that reflects this. 

Knowledge

• Good understanding of working with communication planning and execution, and an understanding of how communication supports and increases the impact of a business agenda
• Good understanding of how to work with stakeholder mapping and segmentation, in addition to creating target group-specific communication
• Great working knowledge of the IKEA identity, tone of voice, core values, and vision to secure the right representation
• Knowledge of the IKEA coaching methodology (tools and techniques)
• Knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate and deliver a good presentation
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Motivation

• Passionate about communication as a business enabler and tactical tool to lead business and people, and to drive engagement
• Strong motivation to create communication plans and products, always with simplicity in mind
• Desire to mentor and coach others
• Passion for leading and developing people
• Enjoys building strong relationships and networks
• Energised by working both independently and with others across the IKEA network
• Passionate about life at home and home furnishing
• Motivated to share and live the IKEA culture and values

Capabilities

Job-specificcapabilities

• Ability to translate complex business ideas into simple and straightforward communication solutions and content
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships across a diverse group of people
• Hands-on, structured, service-minded team player, with ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Strong written, visual, and spoken communication skills and the ability to communicate in an inspirational way with the IKEA tone of voice
• Ability to help create an open climate where co-workers are informed, engaged, and empowered, acting as a role model with the IKEA values

Leadershipcapabilities

• Inspires, guides, and empowers entrepreneurs
• Creates customer value and leads with the IKEA values
• Builds strong relationships, collaborates, and co-creates through a focus on working together
• Read more on IKEA Toolbox.

This job location is in Nantong. We look forward to receiving your application online in English. For information about the recruitment process, please contact P&C Manager Emma Xu. Email address is emma.xu1@inter.ikea.com