Internal Communications Manager

Oslo Børs; Bærum; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and group life insurance

Online medical services

Modern office at Lysaker

Company cabins in Norway and abroad

Sports club membership

Social events throughout the year

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to strengthen our Communication & Marketing team in Lysaker, Norway. You will focus on internal communication, employee engagement and leadership communication while supporting the wider communications landscape.

You will translate complex topics into clear messages, work with senior leaders, and drive ownership from planning to execution in a global context.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of solid and relevant experience across the broader field of communications.
• Strong expertise in internal communications, employee engagement and leadership communications.
• University or college degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Ability to translate complex priorities into clear, effective communication for strategic initiatives and organizational change.
• Experience working with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal communication for strategic initiatives, organizational changes and business priorities, ensuring messages are timely and aligned.
• Advise senior leaders and key stakeholders on communication strategies and messages across regions and functions.
• Translate complex priorities into clear, engaging communication that employees can understand and act on.
• Create and produce engaging content for internal channels and formats for diverse audiences.
• Own communication projects from planning to delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Lead and execute internal communication campaigns to build awareness and engagement.
• Develop intranet, Viva Engage, town halls, newsletters and leadership communications to support managers.
• Measure communication effectiveness through listening, feedback and insights.
• Collaborate across the broader Communication & Marketing agenda.

Skills

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Leadership communications

Organizational change

Project management

Content production

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

University degree in Communications or Marketing

Job description

About us

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you`ll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9000 collagues 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.

About the role

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.

• Got 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.

• Has 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 you will get 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.

• An attractive pension scheme.

• 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.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.