Hydro is a fully integrated aluminium company with 35,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents, combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D. In addition to production of primary aluminium, rolled and extruded products and recycling, Hydro also extracts bauxite, refines alumina and generates energy to be the only 360° company of the global aluminium industry. Hydro is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the value chain serving more than 30,000 customers. Based in Norway and rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy, technology and innovation, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of its customers and communities, shaping a sustainable future through innovative aluminium solutions.
Communication & Public Affairs in Hydro is a global organization of around 45 people, closely integrated with Hydro’s operations and businesses, and working in a broad range of fields within the communication and public affairs trade. We are a diversified team, with a balance of experienced and young talents. The unit in Oslo consists of close to 20 people, and we are now looking for a full-time resource to work within corporate and CEO messaging.
Area of Responsibility
You will join two colleagues in developing strategic messages in Hydro, providing dedicated support to the CEO, corporate staffs, and business areas. This is a strategic, tactical, and operational role, aimed at developing our overall messaging in a variety of external and internal areas. These range from Hydro’s annual leadership summit and capital markets day for international analysts and investors, to meetings with politicians, regulators, non-government organizations and internal forums. For the right person, this is a unique opportunity to make visible impact through insight and understanding across all areas of Hydro’s business and operations. Some key tasks:
- Provide corporate and CEO messaging support, from strategic development to operational execution
- Contribute with expert communication perspective to communication needs and deliverables
- Translate corporate staff requirements and issues into communication priorities and actions
- Be an active advisor to corporate staff in communication matters
- Address day-to-day internal and external communication needs
Qualifications
- University degree
- Experience from messaging in relevant fields, such as finance, strategy and/or communication
- Business understanding, communication skills and service mindedness
- Ability to produce high quality content in a high paced environment, consistently and efficiently
- Fluency in English and Norwegian, written and spoken
- Flexibility to travel
To succeed and thrive in this role, we believe you combine an analytical and strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and great attention to detail. You take the initiative and like solving problems, you are results-oriented and you communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Furthermore, you stay calm and professional whilst working under pressure.
Additional Information
Hydro is a global and dynamic company made up by ambitious and talented co-workers that challenge and reward each other. As our colleague, you will be given the opportunity and responsibility to further develop your skills and build an exciting career. Hydro is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Make your talent count – renew the future!
