EU Public Affairs Leader, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Belgium, Zaventem

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

Ingka Group IKEA’s Group Communication team is recruiting for its EU PA Leader for Better Planet as part of the EU Public Affairs team. The role involves leading EU Public Affairs strategy and plans, building partnerships, and influencing EU policy and regulation.

Job Responsibility:

Provide passionate advocacy and leadership on Public Affairs topics on EU level with relevant Ingka Group stakeholders (internal and external)
Lead EU Public Affairs strategy and plans for assigned area and contribute to global Public Affairs strategy and activities on key assigned topics (Retail, People, Planet, Corporate), ensuring approach and content are aligned with other business strategies and directions in close collaboration with relevant senior business leaders, key stakeholders, functions, and other IKEA entities
Build and maintain partnerships and stakeholder networks, representing and advocating for Ingka Group in appropriate external and internal forums in line with our values and our advocacy principles
Lead EU foresight process and advice to senior internal stakeholders on relevant geopolitical trends, monitoring and keeping up to date on relevant regulatory and non-regulatory developments both at EU level and in collaboration with Ingka countries
Lead and develop approaches for influencing EU policy and regulation that impact Ingka Group, while contributing to create a positive policy and regulatory environment for the Ingka Group business
Develop, support and actively participate in the Ingka global and EU Public Affairs network, contributing with inputs and expertise and ensuring the appropriate tools and competence are continuously developed to enable and support Ingka countries
Responsible to develop tools, processes, and ways of working to secure Public Affairs impact in line with defined KPIs and goals
Lead, coach and develop spokespeople across Ingka Group, ensuring they have the right skills to communicate with impact and the appropriate narratives and messaging to support our EU topics
Where appropriate, help drive the development and execution of global 360-degree campaigns, in close collaboration with the Campaigns Unit, global Public Affairs and other business functions

Requirements:

A degree in economics, law, politics, or similar
Knowledge of the EU’s policies related to climate, decarbonisation, renewable energy, zero-emission transport, last-mile delivery, forestry, etc.
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 adapting quickly to the 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 organisation
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 energised 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
Be fluent in English (both spoken and written)
Have a humble approach and bring a good portion of humour

What we offer:

mobility relocation support
exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace
opportunities to grow and develop together with us

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

EU Public Affairs Leader