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We are currently looking for a motivated and skilled Strategic Communications Manager to join our client, Huhtamäki. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies throughout the company. If you are a business-minded international communications professional, with several years of experience in the field, you might be the candidate we are looking for! Read more below and apply now. We will proceed quickly with the potential candidates.
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Company: Huhtamäki Oyj
City: Espoo
Job Category: Marketing / Information / Media
Extent: Full time
Start date: As soon as possible
Type of work: Staffing
Other: Possibility to work remote
About the role
As the Strategic Communications Manager, your primary responsibility will be to develop a thought leadership content strategy to position Huhtamaki and its executives in line with the 2030 strategic goals and direction. Working directly alongside the GET, you will support both internal and external strategic communication efforts. This will involve managing the commitment plan, creating thought leadership initiatives, and writing speeches.
The role will provide direct support to the President and CEO on both internal and external strategic communications, including managing the CEO’s engagement plan, drafting and executing thought leadership initiatives, and speech writing.
Managing a commitment plan requires a deep understanding of the key elements of strategy and developing a comprehensive plan to engage various stakeholders in its execution. To succeed in this position, strong communication and writing skills are essential. You should possess the ability to see the big picture and translate strategic direction into concrete and inspiring communications.
You are offered
- An interesting, varied role with a degree of independence and responsibility in a global company
- A collaborative, global team of colleagues around the world
- A great possibility to gain valuable experience in communications and content creation
As a consultant at Academic Work you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future.
Work tasks
- Develop a thought leadership content strategy to position Huhtamaki and its executives in line with the 2030 strategy
- Work with all members of the Global Executive Team to identify speaking opportunities and executive position to position us externally as a leading sustainable packaging solutions company.
- Provide direct support to the President and CEO on both internal and external strategic communications, including managing the CEO’s engagement plan, drafting and executing thought leadership initiatives and speech writing.
- Provide support to all Global Executive Team (GET) members on thought leadership initiatives including speech writing.
We are looking for
- Relevant academic educational background (e.g., Master’s degree in Psychology, Anthropology, Journalism, Marketing, International)
- 3-5 years of previous work experience in strategic communications
- Strong communication skills, including content creation and creativity
- Ability to influence and build trust with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
Other languages are considered an advantage.
To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:
- Sociability and good interpersonal skills
- Strong team player with a positive, energetic, and proactive approach to tasks; able to motivate and support colleagues
- Attention to detail and creative perspectives
- An ability to conceptualize strategic thinking and convey complex content
Other information:
- Start: As soon as possible
- Work extent: 4-6 months, possibility to discuss an extension of the contract
- Location: Espoo, People at Huhtamaki work in a hybrid model, combining office and remote work.
- Contact information: This recruitment process is conducted by Academic Work. It is a request from Huhtamaki that all questions regarding the position are handled by Academic Work.
Huhtamäki Oyj
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world. Our innovative packaging solutions protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, driving accessibility and affordability, and helping to prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.
With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 114 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of over 19,000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2021 net sales totaled EUR 3.6 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
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