Sustainability & Corporate Communication Manager

Reporting to the CEO of Ikano Retail, this position plays an integral role within the Ikano Retail Management Team (IRMT), leading a team in the strategic design, management and implementation of online & offline communications strategies, developing and implementing our Sustainability strategy and initiatives, and ensuring their alignment with our business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Your assignment

· Conceptualise, design and oversee delivery of corporate communication and sustainability strategies, policies, packages and communications that support our business and in engaging our co-workers.

· Lead continued development of various communication platforms e.g. Ikano One, driving the Ikano One Action Plan forward with SO Office Manager (Ikano One Ambassador) and others in the team.

· Support public speakers, providing communication coaching and developing competence among senior leaders in our business.

· Drive the creation of templates and communication guidelines to support a strong IKEA identity within our businesses.

· Lead the development/written text of regional business plans – supporting IKEA, Expansion and Shopping Centres in articulating a clear vision and direction. Support in planning and engagement for business plan kick-off events.

· Work actively in matrix with Communication partners in Inter IKEA Systems, Ikano Group and Ingka Group to bring best practices to Ikano Pte Ltd and secure good working relationships.

· Drive business and co-worker engagement in Sustainability agenda and actively communicate our Sustainability initiatives and stories.

· Define competence required for a communication matrix in IKEA store and Shopping Centre business units and provide guidance as a matrix leader to support communication within our units.

· Lead crisis communication plan.

Your profile

· At least 20 years of experience in Corporate Communications and Sustainability, preferably in the retail sector.

· Interest in home furnishings, especially in Ikano Retail markets.

· Critical thinking/strategic ability to develop sound communication and sustainability strategy, and deliver advice to support business objectives

· Ability to write in a clear and concise manner for all Corporate Communication and Sustainability topics. Excellent oral communication skills.

· Leadership capabilities to develop a team and collaborative skill to work with business partners effectively.

· Judgement and capability to represent our business and engage with partners in internal & external forums.