Job Description: Provide passionate advocacy and leadership on the topic of strategically relevant positive societal impact across all IKEA/INGKA departments in the market, engaging not only external, but also internal stakeholders. Monitor relevant regulatory and non-regulatory developments in the market, feeding back learnings into the strategy development process. Job Responsibilities: Secure effective alignment of Public Affairs objectives to formulated business goals and stakeholder objectives for the market. Responsible for leading the development and delivery of the market Public Affairs strategy and agenda, aligning with global Ingka Public Affairs plan; Apply effective stakeholder management to develop a deep understanding of stakeholder drivers in order to manage Public Affairs effectively in the market. Feed insights into strategy development process. Lead and contribute to the overall positioning movement in the market, integrating into communications department and contributing to relevant 360-degree campaigns. Lead and develop specific strategies for influencing market policy and regulation, impacting the IKEA market agenda. Help to create a positive policy and regulatory environment for a transforming and growing, people and planet positive IKEA business. Job Requirements: Be a coach and sparring partner to Managers and leaders including the Country Manager and other members of the Country/ Region Management Team. Secure sufficient communications and business resources and expertise to drive Public Affairs in the market. Act as a strategic business partner for relevant internal stakeholders, such as Digital, People & Culture, Property & Expansion. Represent country/ region in appropriate external and internal forums, conferences and meetings so that people know what we stand for. Qualification & Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with government and policy makers. Minimum 5 years public affairs experience. Minimum 1 year experience with external representation. Job Details: Company: IKEA Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com