Head of Public Affairs, IKEA

Head of Public Affairs

IKEA

Location:
India, Bangalore

Category:
Public Relations

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Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to lead IKEA’s total Public Affairs agenda in India. As a key member of the Communication leadership team, you will develop and implement strategies to engage with policy and advocacy, build strong relations, manage key stakeholders, help navigate complex situations and drive strategic communications.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and deliver the IKEA India Public Affairs strategy in line with global Ingka agenda
Lead and coach a team of Public Affairs Leaders to achieve business and societal goal
Build strong relations, manage key stakeholders, and map influence networks
Function as a strategic partner to internal functions
Monitor and respond to regulatory developments, feeding insights into business planning
Contributing to building a relevant and trusted IKEA brand in India
Engage and contribute to shaping policy and regulations to support growth and transformation of IKEA
Integrate Public Affairs into broader communication and brand campaigns
Mitigate risks and proactively work with crisis situations
Representing IKEA in national and international events and forums
Represent IKEA India in national and global internal forums

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in public affairs, policymaking, or a related field
Strong understanding of policy-making processes, regulatory landscapes, and stakeholder management
Excellent strategic thinking, problem solving, communication and influencing skills
Passionate about positive societal impact and sustainability
Experienced in coaching, mentoring, and leading teams and people
Experience working with transformation and change
Guided by the IKEA/ humanistic values and a strong believer in leading by example
Comfortable navigating change, ambiguity, and complex stakeholder landscapes

What we offer:

Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills valued
Work environment free of discrimination and harassment
Encouragement of individualism

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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