Job ID: 263817
Date posted: 14/11/2024
Who you are

Are you someone with a passion for communication who wants to make a tangible contribution to the transformation of IKEA in Belgium? Are you able to translate complex material in a simple and clear way into captivating, inspiring communication for our co-workers? Do you have experience in leadership in change? Are you at home in an international network? Then we’re looking for you!

Things are changing at IKEA. Over the years we’ve posted healthy growth, driven by our unique concept, our corporate culture, our values and our vision. That has built solid foundations and is an important part of everything we do and who we are. To be able to continue to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s customers and so remain successful in the long term, we are working on new business models, globally and in Belgium, to ensure projects run smoothly. For these transformations, we are looking for a Transformation Communication Specialist.

We need a team player, in other words: you are an out-and-out people person. You have strong communication and organisational skills, including attention to detail and a flair for multitasking. You’re intellectually curious and an eager learner. You have at least 1-3 years’ experience in internal communication. You’re fluent in Dutch, French and English and you’re available for a full-time position.

Your responsibilities

As a specialist you’re a strategic advisor and coach for the various leaders in all phases of desirable transformation projects, with a good understanding of the context of the change and the perspective of the recipient. You like creating communication plans and constantly update the communication timeline for each project to ensure the specified target groups are always informed at the right time.

You’re responsible for advising managers on change communication and you provide hands-on support by developing relevant messages and communication material. The goal of this position is to assure the strategic deployment of communication and, in doing so, achieve the positioning, corporate and co-worker goals of IKEA in a time of transformation.

What else does it entail?

• Project, process and internal stakeholder management in a constantly changing environment, in which you set and monitor clear goals;
• You deliver consistent and transparent communication material in the IKEA tone of voice, which you create with care, precision and attention to detail;
• You collaborate with the Project Management Office, which monitors transformation projects and contribute to the growth and transformation of IKEA with communication;
• You fine-tune communication and enter into dialogue with the relevant internal stakeholders;
• You share responsibility for developing, adapting and implementing the communication transformation agenda;
• You work closely with the global transformation communication team;
• You provide hands-on design, implementation and follow-up support for transformation communication
• You can handle multiple topics, changing priorities and deadlines with a cool head.

Our team within IKEA

Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth, we challenge each other and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.

This is a fulltime assignment for minimum 1 year (expected end period of the project is 2 years).

Apply now!

At IKEA, we like to give you the space to take control of your own development and growth. We believe in entrepreneurship and initiative and want to make it easy for you. In the first few weeks/months, you will be offered a 5-step development plan to get you started, with enough personal space to create the learning moments you need.
We offer this structure and a supportive network of colleagues who will make sure you feel comfortable in this situation and give you time to learn, make mistakes and develop.
In addition to a competitive remuneration, we offer:

• Eco-vouchers
• End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums
• An additional allowance if you come by bike
• Private leasing of an electric bike, we are happy to give you a boost
• Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
• A private accidents insurance
• Pension savings
• We also offer extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off
• A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices
• IKEA Tack! Loyalty reward, an additional deposit into your retirement savings based on our global results and your loyalty to IKEA
• ONE IKEA Bonus: an additional bonus based on country results
• IKEA Benefits at work: a portal offer you great discount for well-known stores and brands
• IKEA staff discount 15% on all your purchases
• A Mobile of your choice (Apple or Android) and a corresponding subscription
• Team outings & staff parties, because togetherness is very important to us
• A nice extra in case of legal cohabitation/marriage/birth/retirements to celebrate these beautiful moments