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Communications Department

Do you want to help develop a strong and attractive brand that plays a key role in the development of sustainable living? Are you an experienced brand coordinator who can combine strategic brand work with strong operational drive and turn ideas into action? Then this might be the role for you.

A strong and attractive brand is crucial for the university's ability to attract students, employees, researchers, funders, and partners, as well as to build trust in SLU and our societal mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence how SLU is perceived today and contribute to the long-term development of our brand.

About the job

We are looking for a driven and development-oriented brand coordinator to join the Communications Department at SLU.

As a brand coordinator, you play a central role in developing, managing, and strengthening SLU's brand and employer brand. You drive the long-term development of brand work while leading and implementing concrete activities, projects, and initiatives within the organization.

The role involves significant responsibility for coordination, internal anchoring, and advisory support. You act as a support to the operations regarding brand matters and contribute to creating understanding, engagement, and a shared vision of how we collectively build a strong SLU.

You are part of a creative brand team working on both strategic and operational issues, collaborating with communicators, managers, and business representatives throughout the organization. You will also serve as a bridge to our marketing team, where part of your working time is allocated.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will among other things:

• develop, implement, and monitor SLU's brand platform
• drive and develop the work with SLU's brand and employer brand
• provide qualified support and advice to managers, communicators, and business representatives on brand matters
• lead and coordinate projects and productions within the brand area
• create engagement and internal anchoring through presentations, workshops, and other dialogue initiatives
• develop and communicate SLU's range of branded products
• act as a contact person and client for procured communication agencies and other suppliers
• contribute to the development of processes, working methods, and governance within the brand area.

Your background

We are looking for someone who has:

• a university or college degree in communication, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience as assessed by the employer
• at least five years of experience in qualified work with brand development and strategic communication
• experience in developing and managing brands in large organizations
• experience in leading projects and coordinating complex assignments with many stakeholders
• experience in translating strategies into practical implementation and measurable results
• excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing
• experience in presenting, anchoring, and advocating issues before groups, managers, and leadership.

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience from a government agency such as a university, or from a municipality or region
• experience in procurement and supplier management
• knowledge in graphic design.

About us

The Communications Department at SLU has the strategic and overarching responsibility for the organization's internal and external communication. The department is responsible for university-wide communication and the marketing of SLU's education, research, environmental analysis, and veterinary care. We manage the university's websites and other communication infrastructure, as well as visual communication and the SLU brand. We handle media contacts and offer the organization support in matters concerning communication.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala. Travel within Sweden occurs.

Employment type:

Permanent. SLU may apply a probationary period of six months.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

By agreement.

Application:

We welcome your application via the button below by 2026-08-09.

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. The main campuses are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, test parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive working environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.