Internal Communications Manager

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Bærum; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Subsidized lunch

Free parking

Cabin access

Sports club

Social events

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Lysaker, Norway, invites an experienced Internal Communications Manager to shape strategic initiatives and employee engagement across the global organisation.

You will translate complex priorities into clear messages, partner with senior leaders, and lead content production with hands-on execution in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in communications.
• Expertise in internal communications, employee engagement, leadership communications and organizational change.
• University or college degree in Communications, Marketing or relevant field.
• Experience in project management and content production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal communication for strategic initiatives, organizational changes and business priorities.
• Advise senior leaders and key stakeholders on communication strategies and messages.
• Translate complex priorities into clear, engaging messages and stories.
• Create and produce content for internal channels and formats.
• Drive communication projects from planning to delivery and measure effectiveness.
• Lead internal campaigns to build awareness and strengthen engagement.

Skills

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Leadership communications

Organizational change

Content production

Education

Communications or Marketing degree

Job description

Plan and deliver internal communication for strategic initiatives, organizational changes and business priorities. Translate complex business priorities into clear and engaging content.

• 6+ years of relevant experience in communications
• Expertise in internal communications, employee engagement, leadership communications and organizational change
• University or college degree in Communications, Marketing or relevant field
• Experience in project management and content production
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competitive terms and compensation
• Premium health and group life insurance
• Modern office facilities with subsidized lunch and free parking
• Access to company cabins
• Sports club membership
• Social events

Put your communications expertise at the heart of a global organization!

To strengthen our Communication & Marketing team and to support a growing portfolio of strategic initiatives across our global organization, we are hiring an Internal Communications Manager.

This is a newly established role with a clear focus on internal communication, employee engagement and leadership communication, while also supporting the wider communications landscape. You will be part of a close-knit and professional Communication & Marketing team of nine people. We work as one team, contributing and collaborating across communication activities whenever needed.

In this role, you will help employees, managers and leaders navigate key business priorities, organizational changes and strategic initiatives. You will play a key role in turning complex topics into clear and relevant communication that drives understanding, engagement and action across the organization. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution where you take ownership, create structure and move projects from idea to execution.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with a broad background across different areas of the field. The successful candidate enjoys working in a global company with colleagues and stakeholders from different cultures and countries, where English is the working language.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver internal communication for strategic initiatives, organizational changes and business priorities, ensuring messages are timely, relevant and aligned across the organization.

Partner with and advise senior leaders and key stakeholders on communication strategies and key messages, ensuring clear and consistent communication across regions, functions and employee groups.

Translate complex business priorities into clear and engaging communication that employees can understand, relate to and act on, turning key messages into compelling stories that resonate.

Create and produce engaging content for internal channels and formats, ensuring communication is clear, relevant and tailored to different audiences.

Take ownership of communication projects, driving them from planning to successful delivery in a dynamic environment.

Lead and execute internal communication campaigns and activities to build awareness, deepen understanding and strengthen employee engagement.

Own and develop internal communication channels and formats as the intranet, Viva Engage, town halls, newsletters, leadership messages and leadership communication and tools to support managers.

Drive and measure communication effectiveness through employee listening, engagement initiatives, feedback mechanisms and communication insights.

Contribute to the broader Communication & Marketing agenda, as part of a small, collaborative team working across all levels, from strategy to hands‑on execution.

The role is based at our office in Lysaker, Norway, and reports to the Senior Communications Manager.

The right candidates for this position

Has 6+ years of solid and relevant experience across the broader field of communications.

Offers a strong interest and proven expertise in internal communications, particularly across employee engagement, leadership communications and organizational change.

A university or college degree in Communications, Marketing or another relevant field.

Know how to translate complex business priorities into clear and effective communication that supports strategic initiatives and organizational change.

Got experience working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization, and are confident advising, challenging and supporting as needed.

Experience in project management, and the ability to create, structure and manage multiple priorities, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, including content production.

Are proactive, self-driven and comfortable taking ownership, identifying what needs to be done, driving activities through to completion.

Bring a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset and thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where flexibility and adaptability, is crucial including collaborating across time zones.

Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and strong stakeholder management skills.

Experience from a complex organization in an international environment, working across regions, cultures and employee groups, is advantageous.

What will you get from working with us

Be part of a highly professional and close-knit team in a truly global company, with a real opportunity to help shape the future of our industry.

Competitive terms and compensation.

Premium health and group life insurance, including access to online medical services.

Modern office facilities at Lysaker, featuring a top‑notch in‑house canteen with subsidized lunch and free parking.

Access to company cabins in Norway and abroad.

Sports club membership, offering a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, including group training in our gym, running, sailing, kayaking, Pilates, football, theatre visits, concert tickets, and more.

Social events throughout the year, such as wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga, dance lessons, and rock climbing.

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values driven culture.