Global Internal Communication & Engagement Specialist - Shape the way we connect and communicate

ABENA; Region Syddanmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ABENA in Denmark seeks a Global Internal Communication & Engagement Specialist to reshape how colleagues across countries, functions and teams connect with the bigger picture. You will craft content yourself, turn business priorities into clear stories, and push for compelling, consistent communications across platforms.

You will define principles, formats and flows for internal messages, guide local editors, and help teams move toward a modern Microsoft 365 environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in internal, corporate or organizational communication, ideally from an international organization with multiple countries and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging internal content - write and shape global news, leadership communication, town hall content and stories that engages all employees.
• Help shape our future digital workplace – bring the business and communication perspective as we rethink our internal communication platform and move toward a modern Microsoft 365 environment.
• Own and set direction for how we communicate internally – help define principles, formats and communication flows, including what we communicate, where and how.
• Bring stories to life across ABENA – spot good stories across countries and functions, work with local editors and turn input into communication people want to read.
• Guide and spar with colleagues responsible for local communication, helping them apply best practices, turn local input into engaging content, and creating greater consistency between global and local communication.
• Keep communication relevant and moving – plan communication activities and editorial calendars, follow up on execution and use feedback and insights to continuously improve how we communicate.

Skills

Internal communications

Content creation

Storytelling

Cross-cultural collaboration

Danish & English writing

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Would you like the freedom to shape how colleagues across countries, functions and teams connect with the bigger picture? Do you love finding the story behind the message and turning complex topics into communication people actually want to read?

Help shape the future of internal communication at ABENA – starting with the platform that brings us together.

At ABENA, we are strengthening our People & Culture agenda, with an ambition to create an even better employee experience across our organization. Our focus on job satisfaction, engagement and a strong sense of belonging also means continuously developing how we connect and communicate with our colleagues.

We are looking to rethink our internal communication platform and move toward a modern Microsoft 365 environment. You will play a central role i rethinking how colleagues across countries, functions and teams find information, share stories and connect with the bigger picture through our future internal communication platform.

As our new Global Internal Communication & Engagement Specialist, you will step into a newly created role with considerable freedom to shape both the role and how we communicate across ABENA. If you see a better way to communicate, we want to hear it. You will create content yourself, turn business priorities and leadership messages into clear and engaging communication, and find stories worth sharing across functions and countries.

The aim is to do more than keep people informed: bring colleagues closer to our business, create engagement and strengthen the feeling of being part of one ABENA.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Create engaging internal content - write and shape global news, leadership communication, town hall content and stories that engages all employees.
• Help shape our future digital workplace – bring the business and communication perspective as we rethink our internal communication platform and move toward a modern Microsoft 365 environment.
• Own and set direction for how we communicate internally – help define principles, formats and communication flows, including what we communicate, where and how.
• Bring stories to life across ABENA – spot good stories across countries and functions, work with local editors and turn input into communication people want to read.
• Guide and spar with colleagues responsible for local communication, helping them apply best practices, turn local input into engaging content, and creating greater consistency between global and local communication.
• Keep communication relevant and moving – plan communication activities and editorial calendars, follow up on execution and use feedback and insights to continuously improve how we communicate.

What we are looking for:

• 3–5 years of experience in internal, corporate or organizational communication, ideally from an international organization with multiple countries and stakeholders.
• A digitally curious and tech-savvy communicator with a good understanding of internal communication and engagement platforms and their possibilities. Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, or similar environments is a strong advantage.
• A strong writer and content creator who knows how to find the story, sharpen the message and adapt communication to different audiences and channels.
• Experience turning leadership decisions, organizational changes and complex topics into communication that is simple, relevant and easy to understand.
• The confidence to set direction and create structure – you are comfortable establishing formats, guidelines and ways of working and helping others apply them consistently.
• A hands‑on and outgoing approach – you enjoy reaching out across the organization, building relationships and getting things from idea to finished communication, while keeping track of many moving parts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Danish and English.

Your Team, Our Culture and Values

You will join our Group HR team, working alongside experienced HR specialists and generalists who work closely together, share ideas, and use each other’s different perspectives and expertise. Even when things are busy, we make room for laughter and a good atmosphere. We value collaboration and openness. For us, it is important that we support one another, and that it is genuinely enjoyable to come to work. Creating and maintaining a positive atmosphere and a great team spirit is something we are all responsible for.

Your leader at ABENA will be Lotte Blanner, HR Director, who describes her leadership style as follows:

“Trust and clear direction. I actively seek and value your input in our shared work, and I listen to your ambitions so I can support both your tasks and your development through honest feedback and clear priorities. I value people who take ownership and show initiative. You can count on me to stand by you and back you up along the way. We aim high but set realistic ambitions and take a pragmatic approach to the realities we work within.”

At ABENA, you become part of a global company with a clear purpose: making a real difference in people’s everyday lives. Across the organization, we are guided by three core values: Trust, Fairness, and Cooperation. They shape how we work together, make decisions, and take responsibility for moving ABENA forward.

If you would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact Group HR Consultant Kári Thorsson at [phone].