Global Stakeholder & Engagement Leader

IKEA; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Affairs team environment

Job summary

IKEA in Malmö, Sweden, is seeking a Stakeholder & Engagement Leader to drive global stakeholder engagement and partnerships. You will shape and execute strategies to engage prioritised organisations and networks, influencing decisions that affect the business, consumers, co-workers and society.

The role requires extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, exceptional relationship building and a knack for navigating complex, international contexts.

Qualifications

• Background in corporate communications, public affairs, sustainability, corporate affairs or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience within stakeholder engagement, partnerships or related fields.
• Proven track record of building and nurturing internal and external relationships.
• Experience working in complex and international environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead IKEA's global stakeholder engagement and partnership agenda, strengthening strategic relationships and identifying future opportunities.
• Shape how IKEA engages with prioritised organisations, leaders and networks influencing the business and society.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Ingka Group to ensure IKEA remains a trusted and credible voice in key conversations.
• Drive proactive stakeholder engagement that supports business priorities and reinforces IKEA’s leadership.
• Develop frameworks and tools to strengthen stakeholder engagement across markets and functions.
• Identify, evaluate and develop partnership opportunities that deliver long-term value and align with IKEA priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnerships

Public affairs

Corporate communications

Sustainability

Relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

IKEA in Malmö, Sweden, is seeking a Stakeholder & Engagement Leader to drive global stakeholder engagement and partnerships. You will shape and execute strategies to engage prioritised organisations and networks, influencing decisions that affect the business, consumers, co-workers and society.

The role requires extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, exceptional relationship building and a knack for navigating complex, international contexts.