Corporate PR Specialist - IKEA

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As our Corporate PR Specialist, you'll secure IKEA's position as a meaningful and trusted brand, focusing on our retail presence and positive societal impact. Your role will involve promoting and protecting the IKEA brand through effective media and stakeholder relations, and showing leadership when issues arise.

You'll need a media-first mindset, be goal-driven, and thrive in a demanding environment. You'll collaborate with our agencies, across various business functions, both locally and with our group colleagues, and work comfortably with senior stakeholders.

At IKEA, leadership is everyone's responsibility. We value developing the business, finding new and better ways, delivering results, and creating togetherness. We look forward to hearing from you.

1. Excellent English communication skills
2. 5-8 years in Corporate PR, including digital
3. Retail or corporate PR background with storytelling and media relations talent
4. Proficient in social media and AI trends
5. Skilled in c-suite profiling, crisis communication, and change leadership
6. Advantageous: Familiarity with IKEA's brand, culture, and values

1. Shape and implement corporate PR strategy for the UK and Ireland with the PR Manager.
2. Manage IKEA's corporate narrative and strategic media engagement.
3. Develop and produce PR project plans and content (press releases, Q&As, social media, etc.).
4. Contribute to the IKEA UK IE press office, relevant reactive enquiries.
5. Monitor media to identify opportunities and manage risks.
6. Measure and follow up on PR activities.
7. Enhance communication preparedness for reputational issues and crises.

This position is full time, you will work 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The principal location is working a minimum of 8 days per calendar month in Service Office and the remainder working remotely at home.

The role of Corporate PR Specialist will offer a starting salary of £40,000 and the full IKEA Benefits package.

To enable us to get to know you in the best way, we ask that you please include an up-to-date version of your CV with a cover letter.

Advertising Closing Date: 27th February 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring team. Due to a tight recruitment timeline, we encourage all co-workers to apply as soon as possible.

1st Stage interview will take place from: 27th February 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the role or around the recruitment experience, please contact Cheryl Craig.

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make a great idea a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognized for our diverse talents.