Communications Manager

Metsä Tissue   Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Tissue and Greaseproof Papers business, Metsä Tissue, produces hygiene products for households and professionals, and greaseproof papers for cooking and food packaging. Our high-quality locally produced brands – Lambi, Serla, Mola, Tento, Katrin and SAGA – make daily life cleaner.   We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.     This recruitment is carried out anonymously.   We’re looking for a COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER to join our international communications team. This position is located in Tampere.   What will you get to do?   ​As Communications Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and developing internal and external communications for the Finland and Baltics area, focusing on Mänttä Mill communications and ensuring alignment with Metsä Tissue's central communications plans and guidelines. You will have the opportunity to create, develop, and implement various communication projects, campaigns, and events, and create content together with our international communication team. You will work closely with Mänttä Mill local HR, managers, and the regional management team to support communications across the organization.   Your main responsibilities include:

• Managing internal and external communications for Finland and the Baltics
• Supporting strategy implementation, including investments and projects, through effective and engaging communication
• Planning, executing, and developing local communications in alignment with Metsä Tissue’s communications strategy
• Producing high-quality communication materials and organizing events
• Supporting employer branding initiatives in collaboration with HR
• Managing crisis communication together with the local Mänttä Mill team
• Maintaining and updating local intranet content
• Advising and supporting the local management team and organization on communication needs
• Assisting with regional communications as needed

  What kind of skills are we looking for?   You are familiar with strategy communication and have solid experience in content production for different channels, a strong interest in sustainability and internal communication, as well as the ability to independently produce and share high-quality content. You are precise, and reliable, thriving in a dynamic, hands-on environment. With curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of urgency, you collaborate effectively across teams and take full ownership of communication planning, execution, and processes.   The manufacturing and production environment is familiar to you, and you are business-minded, adaptable to change, and committed to delivering results. You are eager to utilize new tools like AI and play an active role in building a strong communication culture locally.   We expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in internal and external communications
• Fluent in Finnish and excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in crisis communication and management
• Experience in communication within a manufacturing and production environment
• Strong understanding of communication processes and channels
• Ability to support business, drive strategy implementation, and foster a strong communication culture
• Excellent networking skills and ability to work in a matrix organization
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools
• Experience in an international company environment and working with media is an advantage

  Your location will be in Tampere, Finland, and you will report to Director, Communications. This position requires weekly travel to our Mänttä mill.   Career in the new era at Metsä Group   An international growth business – build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.   Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.   We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities. To support wellbeing at work, we encourage our employees to take advantage of culture, sports and bicycle benefits.   Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.   Enter a new era in your career,​ welcome to Metsä Group!​   Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works   This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.   This recruitment is carried out by Metsä Group’s recruitment partner MPS. Our partner sees the applicants’ details in the system, but the applicants remain anonymous to Metsä Group during application processing. Our recruitment partner is committed to presenting the most suitable applicants for the open position.   Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.   Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment.   Would you like to know more? Contact us!   Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact MPS's Recruitment Specialist Jenny Rytilahti. You can reach Jenny by phone at +358 20 746 9496 on March 13 between 12-13, March 20 between 12-13, and on March 27 between 12-13.   How to apply?   Click on the link below to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your curriculum vitae and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.   The application will be open until March 30, 2025. We wish you the best of luck!