Hello potential future Oatly employee.
It’s us, the original oat drink company that started in Sweden nearly 30 years ago and we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oat drink flowing.
Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process. If you’re looking for a place where corporate jargon and rigid hierarchies reign supreme, this might not be the gig for you. However, if like us, you believe in bold ideas, honest communication, and a bit of fun along the way, then you should absolutely read on!
We’re looking for a Head of Global Internal Communication to shape the way our 1,500+ Oatly employees around the world connect with our mission, our strategy, and each other. This role isn’t about pushing out corporate memos – it’s about creating an internal culture as dynamic, honest, and inspiring as the brand we show the world. You’ll be the architect of how we talk to ourselves, building trust and clarity across the whole company.
The role reports to the Chief People Officer (with a dotted line to our VP Global Communications) and can be based in Sweden, the UK, The Netherlands, or Spain, with the expectation you can work from either our Malmö, London, Amsterdam, or Barcelona offices. You will be required to travel regularly to our HQ in Malmö, Sweden, as well as our Oatly hubs around the world. Native/full professional proficiency in English is a must. Fluency in other languages is great but not mandatory.
Please note that if you make the shortlist, you will be asked to work on a task as part of the interview process.
This next section is for all the bullet point lovers out there:
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE:
8+ years in internal communications, including global/matrixed environments. A mix of both in house and comms agency experience is a plus
A strong point of view on what makes internal comms effective, human, and impactful.
Experience in designing and implementing internal communications frameworks.
Proven experience in leading internal communications during during organisational transformation or change.
A track record of partnering with senior leadership and navigating organizational complexity.
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editorial skills – you know how to make employees care.
A deep commitment to company culture, transparency, sustainability, and doing things differently.
A desire to be an active contributor and enabler of a friendly and collaborative culture.
The ability to balance multiple priorities and seamlessly navigate between high-level planning and expert execution.
Experience in FMCG or mission-driven consumer brands is a plus but not mandatory.
Professional fluency in English; other languages are a bonus.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:
Develop and execute a global internal communication strategy aligned with Oatly’s business goals, culture, and sustainability mission. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on internal communication matters.
Work closely with our VP Global Communications to ensure alignment with external and internal communication objectives.
Drive storytelling that builds understanding, alignment, and pride across all teams. Lead communication around change, transformation, and key business initiatives with clarity and empathy.
Own and evolve internal communication channels. Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and accessibility across regions and levels.
Connect and align the internal communications organization across regions and markets, ensuring consistency in narratives, tone, style, and approach.
Evolve existing and create new communication channels to ensure an optimal mix of top-down, sideways, and bottoms-up communications.
Own and manage the global internal comms budget.
Collaborate with executive leadership to create impactful messages and communication plans. Coach leaders on effective communication, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and accountability in driving internal communications.
Lead internal communication efforts during times of change, crisis, or rapid growth – ensuring transparency and resilience.
Measure the efficacy and impact of global internal communications channels and content, and strategize for continuous improvement.
Deliver creative solutions and new methods for engaging employees. Work with our internal Designers and creatives, to ensure smooth workflows and push the boundaries of visual internal communications.
Facilitate integrated planning and execution of global internal communications content and initiatives. Collaborate with our external communication teams on leveraging cross-channel content opportunities.
Facilitate continuous learning and development within internal communications, growing the collective intelligence of the team.
Host livestream and in-person events.
WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE:
Someone with a good sense of humor who loves to do things differently and is bold enough to challenge us in constructive ways.
A kind and empathetic leader who understands and values the human aspect of communication. You have the soft skills to bring people along amidst change and ambiguity and can point to teams that respect you and grew powerfully under your leadership.
A team player who works well with others and fosters a culture of cooperation.
Truly invested in Oatly’s mission and values, and eager to make a positive impact.
Exceptional and efficient writing skills, including experience crafting executive communications. You can distill sophisticated data into simple, digestible language, and seek out and craft stories that amplify key business or cultural messages.
You’re corporate but not “corporate.” Oatly is a unique place and while we must run a professional organization, we don’t like to work with robots.
YOUR APPLICATION:
As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and apply if it feels right.
We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!
We kindly ask that you apply in English.
Apply for the position no later than August 17.
The Oatly Way
Oatly is a company built on the idea of change. Our mission is to help people upgrade their everyday lives and the health of the planet by making tasteful oat-based food products accessible to a wider audience. It's why we come to work every day. With head office in Malmö and production in Sweden, Netherlands, China, Singapore, and the US, our products are available in almost 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.
A Note On AI
We don't mind if you use AI to help you prepare to interview with us. You could use it to spell check, do some research, or even practice for an interview – it's up to you. But please don't copy and paste answers from AI, or give examples that don't reflect your experience. Our interview process is all about getting to know you, and know if we're a match. You can read more here: https://careers.oatly.com/posts/using-ai-to-interview-at-oatly
