Communications Intern

Job description

About the job

IKEA Distribution Services (DS) North Europe is a crucial part of IKEA's Supply Chain. We are responsible for delivering the IKEA range to customers and stores in Northern Europe within agreed quality, agreed time and at lowest possible costs.

We are more than 2000 passionate co-workers, located in Poland (Warsaw, Jarosty), Russia (Moscow) Sweden (Älmhult, Torsvik, Helsingborg) and United Kingdom (Doncaster, Peterborough).

IKEA Distribution Ltd in Peterborough has 500 driven and enthusiastic co-workers working within the Warehouse and Support Functions of this very large operation.

IKEA Distribution Services North Europe
Location : Peterborough

Are you passionate about working with all aspects of Communication and developing your skills in a dynamic and growing business environment? Then this might be a great opportunity for you to add experience to your existing skills! We are looking for an Intern who will actively support us by assisting the current Communications Specialist with the daily tasks associated with our Customer Distribution Centre, our Co-workers and both national and international stakeholders. You will have a wonderful opportunity to learn and develop with us!

In this position you will :

·  Work with the current Communications Specialist by assisting with daily tasks
·  Gain fantastic knowledge and experience working for large global company
·  Work as part of a team to produce inspiring communication to help inform and influence others
·  Learn skills that will support your future career
·  Work with a variety of Co-workers and Stakeholders to meet deadlines
·  Take ownership for projects
If you…

·  Are inspired by the IKEA culture
·  Enjoy interacting with many different people and networks
·  Get energy from and enjoy working in a fast paced and future-oriented environment
·  Could put the customer at the heart of all that you do
·  Enjoy problem solving
·  Have strong communication skills
·  Can inspire others
·  Influence others and build relationships with people on all levels
·  Are motivated by challenge
If you possess…

·  Excellent communication skills
·  Computer proficiency with knowledge and experience of using relevant graphics software packages
·  Drive to get things done, with the desire to question current ways of working and to strive for quick, lean and simple solutions
·  Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task GROWING TOGETHER
IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world's leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

Additional Information :

For further information about the assignment, please contact Stephanie Shoesmith, CDC Manager via email at ************@*******.** For the recruitment process please contact Hannah Buckley, HR Specialist via email ************@*******.**

1 x 40 hour contract available for internship that would suit someone with an interest in a career in Communications

Interview dates TBC

Job ID

247250BR

Removal Date

03/06/2016