Communication Leader | Development & Innovation

In IKEA of Sweden (Core Business Range) we design and develop all IKEA products that furnish hundreds of millions of homes around the globe and contributes to a better everyday life for the many people. Our role in the IKEA value chain is to develop the best possible products at the lowest possible cost, manage the home furnishing businesses and through the product range, connect and optimise the whole value chain.  

The Communication function in Range has the assignment to lead, develop and enable impactful communication that strengthens the IKEA brand by creating engagement, building trust for IKEA, and enabling better business.

In Development & Innovation, we’re shaping the future of IKEA by turning big ideas into better everyday solutions.

We’re now looking for a Communication Leader to help us move our most important strategic and business topics forward through impactful communication!

If you’re an entrepreneur at heart - someone who sees possibilities, takes initiative, and thrives in a dynamic environment - this might be the role for you.

As Communication Leader, you’ll be a key contributor to the development and innovation agenda in Range. You’ll lead, develop and enable communication that creates movement and engagement, builds trust, and strengthens the IKEA brand - both internally and externally.

You will work closely with, and be a trusted partner to leaders and stakeholders across the business to: 

• Drive strategic communication connected to our development and innovation priorities. 

• Translate complex topics into clear, inspiring and consistent messages that move and connect people and ideas. 

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of business strategies and transformation through communication. 

• Represent IKEA in a way that’s authentic and fully aligned with our values. 

The role reports to the Communication Manager, Strategic Topic Development, and is a member of the Development & Innovation management team. You’ll collaborate closely with the Innovation community, relevant communication networks, and partners across Range to lead, align and amplify our communication efforts. 

You’re a strategic communicator who simplifies complexity and creates impact. You bring curiosity and hands-on collaboration into a fast-paced, ever evolving environment - confidently contributing your expert communication perspective and navigating diverse agendas across the business landscape. 

You have: 

• Proven experience in leading communication in a strategic business context. Previous experience working in senior roles within transformation communication or large-scale business transformation is a plus. 

• A good reputation as a strategic doer, passionate about communication as both a business enabler and a tactical tool to lead business and people.  

• A strong ability to adapt to change and navigate complexities, seamlessly moving between strategic, tactical, and operational tasks. 

• Hands-on experience of crafting communication in English for internal and external use. 

• Good understanding of the IKEA strategic landscape and the value chain for a holistic view of connecting topics and people. 

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. 

• Experience of working with the IKEA Brand identity and tone of voice is a plus. 

If you’re ready to help shape the future of IKEA through communication, we’d love to hear from you! 

This is a permanent role based in Älmhult, Sweden. Your role as Communication Leader is crucial for developing our business, so we believe that your presence with the teams and working the majority of the time in the office is important.

IKEA of Sweden is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or closed offices, and everyone tries to pitch in when needed. The IKEA vision is shared by hundreds of millions of people all over the world and we want you to feel that you can be part of creating a better everyday life for the many people.

Please apply with your CV in English latest by 9 November 2025. We process applications as they come in and interviews may be held before the application deadline - so apply today!

For questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter, Bence Denes.