Orkla Health is a leading international branded consumer health company operating within the categories food supplements, oral care, wound care and functional personal care, with strong brands such as Möller’s, Jordan, Vitaepro, Oslo Skin Lab, Salve, Maxim, and Solidox. We sell our products to pharmacies, grocery and specialty stores, as well as direct to consumers and contract manufacturing. Orkla Health has a strong commercial presence in the Nordics, Baltics and Poland, in addition to also being represented in several countries around the world. We distribute our products to over 60 markets and have an annual turnover of over 6 billion NOK. Orkla Health has approximately 1850 employees and is a part of the Orkla Group.
Orkla Health is a leading international branded consumer health company operating within the categories food supplements, oral care, wound care and functional personal care, with strong brands such as Möller’s, Jordan, Vitaepro, Oslo Skin Lab, Salve, Maxim, and Solidox. We sell our products to pharmacies, grocery and specialty stores, as well as direct to consumers and contract manufacturing. Orkla Health has a strong commercial presence in the Nordics, Baltics and Poland, in addition to also being represented in several countries around the world. We distribute our products to over 60 markets and have an annual turnover of over 6 billion NOK. Orkla Health has approximately 1850 employees and is a part of the Orkla Group.
Are you a hands-on communicator who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution?
As Communications Manager for Norway, you will play a key role in driving Orkla Health's external and internal communications efforts in one of our most important markets and headquarters.
As we embark on a strong growth journey in the upcoming years, your role will be critical in helping us communicate and embed our ambition to become a trusted health partner. In Communications & Public Affairs, we are evolving to meet this ambition - and you will be part of shaping and delivering this transformation in first Norway but also as part of headquarter.
You will be responsible for strengthening Orkla Health's position in the market, supporting business priorities, and ensuring that our strategic narratives are effectively brought to life. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with strong high-pace execution.
You will be working with great colleagues across headquarters, marketing, sales, regulatory, HR, country management responsible for some of Norways most beloved consumer brands such as Sana-Sol, Möllers, Solidox, Pikasol, and Jordan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the local communications plan in alignment with our growth strategy, and take part in executing our global communication priorities
- Issues management and crisis communication readiness in the Norwegian market
- Monitor and report on media coverage, reputation metrics, and stakeholder feedback
- Plan and deliver earned media activities that support our company, category and brand positioning
- High level Public Affairs activities to support business priorities
- Drive own channels to engage key stakeholders – internally and externally
- Collaborate with Norwegian marketing teams on campaign alignment and storytelling
- Produce and manage updates across the website and intranet platforms
- Collaborate with team and agencies across countries
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- Around 5 years of experience in communications, preferably from an international or matrixed organization – experience from retail or consumer health is a plus
- Strong writing and storytelling skills in Norwegian and English
- Strong experience with campaigns and PR – direct media relations and other channels
- Experience in executing on internal communications as a natural part of an overall communications effort
- Ability to translate complex topics into clear and engaging narratives
- Able to executive on our digital channels
- High level of initiative, structure, and collaboration in a high-pace context
What We Offer:
- A key role in a company on a transformative growth journey towards becoming a trusted health partner
- The opportunity to shape the voice of Orkla Health in Norway during an exciting phase of change where communication and public affairs is seen as key enabler
- A collaborative and purpose-driven high-pace team across markets
- Flexibility and trust to do your best work
- Offices at Skøyen, two stops from Oslo S, best-in class gym, canteen and in-house café
If you have questions, please contact Nilüfer Sahin, SVP, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Orkla Health nilufer.sahin@orkla.com
Application deadline:
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, and no later than April 7th.
Are you a hands-on communicator who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution?
As Communications Manager for Norway, you will play a key role in driving Orkla Health's external and internal communications efforts in one of our most important markets and headquarters.
As we embark on a strong growth journey in the upcoming years, your role will be critical in helping us communicate and embed our ambition to become a trusted health partner. In Communications & Public Affairs, we are evolving to meet this ambition - and you will be part of shaping and delivering this transformation in first Norway but also as part of headquarter.
You will be responsible for strengthening Orkla Health's position in the market, supporting business priorities, and ensuring that our strategic narratives are effectively brought to life. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with strong high-pace execution.
You will be working with great colleagues across headquarters, marketing, sales, regulatory, HR, country management responsible for some of Norways most beloved consumer brands such as Sana-Sol, Möllers, Solidox, Pikasol, and Jordan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the local communications plan in alignment with our growth strategy, and take part in executing our global communication priorities
- Issues management and crisis communication readiness in the Norwegian market
- Monitor and report on media coverage, reputation metrics, and stakeholder feedback
- Plan and deliver earned media activities that support our company, category and brand positioning
- High level Public Affairs activities to support business priorities
- Drive own channels to engage key stakeholders – internally and externally
- Collaborate with Norwegian marketing teams on campaign alignment and storytelling
- Produce and manage updates across the website and intranet platforms
- Collaborate with team and agencies across countries
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- Around 5 years of experience in communications, preferably from an international or matrixed organization – experience from retail or consumer health is a plus
- Strong writing and storytelling skills in Norwegian and English
- Strong experience with campaigns and PR – direct media relations and other channels
- Experience in executing on internal communications as a natural part of an overall communications effort
- Ability to translate complex topics into clear and engaging narratives
- Able to executive on our digital channels
- High level of initiative, structure, and collaboration in a high-pace context
What We Offer:
- A key role in a company on a transformative growth journey towards becoming a trusted health partner
- The opportunity to shape the voice of Orkla Health in Norway during an exciting phase of change where communication and public affairs is seen as key enabler
- A collaborative and purpose-driven high-pace team across markets
- Flexibility and trust to do your best work
- Offices at Skøyen, two stops from Oslo S, best-in class gym, canteen and in-house café
If you have questions, please contact Nilüfer Sahin, SVP, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Orkla Health nilufer.sahin@orkla.com
Application deadline:
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, and no later than April 7th.
