Communications Partner

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand's Nordic heritage. Our values - Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage - guide us in everything we do.

As our lovely colleague is moving to new challenges within the company, we are now looking for a highly talented and motivated

COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER

In this integral position, you'll have the opportunity to steer employee engagement and employer branding through authentic, concise, and timely communications. We're seeking someone with a strategic mind and a storyteller's heart to collaborate closely with business leaders and specialists, ensuring that everyone from office staff to non-office employees, such as our dedicated cabin crew, pilots, and mechanics, stays connected and inspired. Your focus will be on Finnair-wide communication on topics related to employee experience and employee engagement, including Finnair strategy.

As a Communications Partner, you will be expected to:

• Help the organisation to build a culture of trust, sense of purpose and employee engagement

• Enable organisational and people transformation through well-planned and executed communications strategies and actions.

• Translate Finnair's strategic vision into compelling content that resonates with a diverse workforce.

• Support change management with insightful communication initiatives

• Develop new ways and tools of communicating within Finnair to ensure smooth communications across units.

• Lead Finnair's employee advocacy initiatives, working in close collaboration with Finnair's social media team.

• Coach, support and train leaders in communication-related matters and help them engage with the personnel and build dialogue.

• Plan, edit and write high-quality content for various internal and external channels including social media

• Plan, produce and host live and online events

• As a member of the Communications team, act as a company spokesperson by taking part in regular on-duty responsibilities and media desk duties when needed.

We believe you could be an exceptional fit if you have a proven track record as a communications professional, with insight into employer branding and employee engagement and experience in communicating strategy. We hope you are a creative communicator who possesses exceptional planning and project management capabilities, can think strategically, prioritise effectively, and simplify complex issues. Remarkable interpersonal skills, genuine interest in people and their stories and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization are crucial in this role.

The minimum qualifications that the successful candidate will be expected to meet are:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, preferably with corporate internal communications.

• Experience and understanding of social media platforms.

• Proven ability to produce high-quality content under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Finnish and English.

• Excellent digital skills, preferably from M365 tools.

• A proactive approach, curiosity about people and processes, and a genuine empathetic nature.

Additional valued experiences:

• Working with executive leadership and addressing a mobile, diverse workforce.

• Development of communication channels, visual storytelling, community management, and engaging in media relations.

• Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are highly regarded assets.

We will offer you an exciting position and learning opportunities in an ever-involving industry and the support of your closest colleagues Marjo, Pauliina, Suvi and Satu and the rest of the dynamic, fun and highly skilled communications team.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.

Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday, 24 November 2024. We will go through the applications while the process is still ongoing.

Next Steps: 

As a part of the recruitment process, you might be participating in the following stages: 

• Video Interview (via RecRight) 

• Face-to-face interview

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

For more information, please contact Satu Haataja (Director, Employee Communications) by phone +358 503930252 preferably during the specified hours provided below:

• Friday, 15 November between 12-13

• Tuesday, 19 November between 12-13

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.