Marketing Communications Leader

Join to apply for the Marketing Communications Leader role at IKEA At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world. We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential. Benefits 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support 15% Co‑worker discount Low‑cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co‑worker restaurant Free Co‑worker parking Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well‑being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers) Bonus programme (where eligible) Co‑worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible) Additional Information This role is Temporary (13 months). Full time, 76hrs/fortnight. The location for the role is Service Office, Tempe NSW where hybrid working including a minimum of 3 days in the Service Office is required. Applications close Monday 8 December 2025. About This Work Area As Marketing Communications Leader, you will play a key role in executing the Marketing Communications Strategy. You'll work cross‑functionally with Home Furnishing & Retail Design (HF&RD), Communications and external agencies/partners to ensure a unified voice and maximise impact across all customer touchpoints. Responsibilities Lead integrated campaigns and activities to deliver strong business, brand and consumer impact – brand desire, penetration, visitation and sales. Lead and manage Owned Social Media strategy, content calendar, influencer approach and agency team. Act as the Marketing Communications representative in the Commercial Calendar Group, and conduit for information through to the Marketing Communications team of content creators. Lead the development and execution of campaign briefs, working with our creative agency and in‑house team of content creators. Evaluate marketing campaign performance, identify opportunities for optimisations, and apply learnings to future activities. Contribute to an open and sharing climate, role‑model IKEA values. Experience & Qualifications Minimum 7 years of experience in Marketing Communications, with proven results. Solid track record in briefing, creating and executing marketing communication strategies with creative agencies across multiple channels, including successful brand and commercial campaigns. Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire, collaborate, and build trust with both internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to understand and execute social media strategies, including best practices for audience engagement, growth and influencer strategy. Energetic and driven by the success and growth of the business, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. Passionate about IKEA's values and motivated by delivering exceptional customer experiences. Formal qualification in Marketing, Communications or equivalent. Working in‑house or at a creative agency for a minimum of 7 years. Proven experience in leading and executing exceptional integrated marketing national campaigns – bespoke and localising global content. Strong social media knowledge and understanding – managing channels such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube. Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical information into engaging content. We Need People Like You At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us #J-18808-Ljbffr