Country: Sweden
Application due date: 2025-06-30 23:59:59 UTC
Head of Internal Communications at SSAB – driving clarity, engagement and change through impactful communication.
We are searching for the next Head of Internal Communications, a key position in the newly formed Group Communications team. Location Stockholm.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
In this role, you lead the global internal communications work for the company in close collaboration with colleagues in the Communications team; external communication, internal communication, IR, brand & marketing, governmental relations and customer & employee journeys (digital platforms), as well as key internal stakeholders in Divisions and on sites. The head of Internal Communications will play a crucial role in securing trustworthy and transparent communications to employees and leaders.
The role of Head of Internal Communications is primarily an individual contributor role where you work closely with the site communicators, HR and other functions, as well as the CEO and executive team members. You will have the overall responsibility for planning and executing the company’s internal communications strategy and activities, contributing to building employee engagement and the successful execution of the ongoing transformation of the company.
The Head of Internal Communication leads and coordinates (with dotted line) the site communications managers to align messaging and support knowledge and best practice sharing. The Head of Internal Communications is also responsible for planning and executing pro-active internal communications programs focusing on important topics such as strategy, safety, culture and change.
Your key responsibilities include
Lead, develop and implement internal communications strategies
Follow up and evaluate activities and set relevant KPI’s
Closely collaborate with colleagues in an integrated communications model
Create and execute on a proactive CEO and leadership internal communications agenda
Drive group wide leadership communication initiatives, including the annual Top Management Meeting and All Management Meetings on the main sites as well as secure relevant content flow on the Manager’s Portal
Drive the network of local site communicators to enable them to collaborate and share best practice – as well as to secure alignment of messaging across the organization
Responsibility for global internal news flow on the intranet and an active contributor to planning and production of News desk content
Budget responsibility for group internal communications
Your profile
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on communications professional with a strong background in internal and leadership communication in international environments. You thrive in a collaborative setting, you are confident working with senior leaders, and you have a passion for creating clarity and engagement through communication. You combine a structured mindset with creativity and the ability to drive alignment and change across complex organizations.
To succeed in this role, you bring
- +7 years of experience of internal and leadership communications in an international company
- Ability to coach and support senior executives
- Proven leadership experience, ability to build and lead engaged teams – including project teams, virtual teams and dotted line reporting teams
- Good business understanding – ability to translate business strategy to communications
- Experience of working both strategically and operationally
- Self-motivated and structured
- Excellent language skills in Swedish and English – written and verbal. Finnish language skills is an extra plus.
- Relevant university degree – likely in business administration, communications or journalism
- Results-oriented, proactive with strong business understanding
- Collaborative and used to working in teams
- Engaged and motivating leader
- Skilled communications professional with the ability to explain complex matters in a simple way
- Ability to stay calm and focused alsoin stressful situations
- Strategic thinker that likes to turn strategy into action (and is not afraid of doing the actual work)
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:
Profit sharing
Life balance through reduction of working hours
Wellness grants
Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Assessments
4. Reference Check
5. Come and meet us
6. Health Examination
7. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.
Got questions about this position?
In this recruitment we are collaborating with Hammer & Hanborg
Please contact Christina Nerpin, Executive search/Senior recruitment consultant Hammer & Hanborg
Contact Christina via mail - [email protected]
We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.
Good to know
This full-time, permanent position is based at SSAB's HQ in Stockholm. Preferably with a start date at the end of summer, or as soon as possible, with respect to notice periods.
Please apply through the “Apply now” button on Hammer & Hanborgs web site, upload your CV, and answer some questions. We do not want a cover letter. Due to the GDPR, we can’t accept applications through email.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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