Communications Manager

RFSL is seeking an experienced and driven communications manager who wants to work broadly with communications at one of Sweden's leading human rights organizations. We're looking for someone who thrives switching between strategy and production, who can think long-term about brand, target audiences and communication goals while also enjoying writing content, producing materials, planning campaigns, working with the press and developing our digital channels. With us, you'll have a central role in strengthening RFSL's visibility and impact. You'll work with everything from member and fundraising communications to press work, content production, campaigns, events and communication advisory services to our operations. At the same time, RFSL is on a transformation journey. We're developing our communication efforts to be more proactive on our issues, reach more people who share our values, and strengthen our long-term engagement. An important part of this is increasing fundraising and member engagement. As a communications manager, you'll be an important part of that development. This is a role for you who enjoy variety, take own initiative and want to use your communications expertise to contribute to a more inclusive society where LGBTQI+ people's rights are respected and strengthened. You'll be at the heart of RFSL's work, nationally and internationally, and help ensure our issues gain greater impact and lead to positive change for LGBTQI+ people and human rights. Your Role With Us As a communications manager, you'll work both strategically and operatively with RFSL's external communications. You're responsible for planning, implementing and following up on communication initiatives that strengthen the organization's brand, increase engagement for our issues, and contribute to member development, fundraising and societal impact. You'll be part of the Communications, Fundraising and Policy Unit and work closely with colleagues throughout the organization. For information about job tasks, please see the job posting on our careers page. About You You're an experienced communications manager who thrives in a broad role with many contact points. You have the ability to see the bigger picture and understand how communications contributes to organizational goals, while also appreciating operational work and enjoying turning ideas into concrete content and activities. You're driven to create results and see opportunities in change. You find it inspiring to be part of developing communication efforts in an organization that wants to grow its impact, strengthen its engagement, and reach new audiences. You're self-driven, organized and good at prioritizing between different tasks. You have very good collaboration skills and build trust in relationships with colleagues, managers, media and external stakeholders. You're analytical and use data, follow-up and insights to develop communications. At the same time, you're creative and able to adapt messages to different audiences and channels. You share RFSL's values and want to use your communications expertise to contribute to human rights and a more inclusive society. We expect you to stand behind RFSL's core principles. To succeed and thrive in this role, we see that you have: At least five years' experience in qualified communications work. Experience working with and switching between strategic and operational communications. Experience planning, implementing and following up on communication initiatives across multiple channels. Experience in content production in text, image and simple video formats, for example TikTok and similar platforms. Experience independently producing graphic materials for digital and print channels in accordance with graphic guidelines. Experience in digital communications and social media. Experience in web publishing and content management in CMS systems. Experience planning, implementing or coordinating larger national communication campaigns, for example monthly donor campaigns, fundraising campaigns or nationwide campaigns. Experience in proactive press and media work, for example developing press materials or media relations. For a complete description of desired qualifications, please see our job posting on RFSL's careers page. Employment Terms Employment degree: Full-time Location: RFSL's head office in central Stockholm with opportunity for some flexibility and remote work. Travel may occur. Start: By agreement. Our Offer With RFSL you'll be part of an engaged team where professionalism, collaboration and personal responsibility are highly valued. We offer: Meaningful work where communications contributes to societal change. A key role in RFSL's development toward more proactive, engaging and impactful communications. Opportunity to work closely with both national and international issues affecting LGBTQI+ people's rights. Great variety in tasks and opportunity to develop within multiple communications areas. Opportunity to influence both your role and the organization's continued communications work. Flexibility and freedom with responsibility. Pension scheme, parental benefits and other collective agreement benefits. Opportunity to contribute to human rights and democratic values at a time when this is more important than ever. Other We follow the Industry and Salary Agreement for Non-Profit and Mission-Driven Organizations between the Employers' Alliance and Unionen, Vision and the Academic Unions. Submit your CV by September 13, 2026. A personal letter is optional, but you will answer selection questions based on our competency-based recruitment methodology. We will begin reviewing applications only after the final application date. The recruitment process consists of CV review, phone screening, digital interview and interview at our office. A work sample will likely be included in the process. We use anonymized and competency-based recruitment, which means your personal information and any images are anonymous to the responsible recruiter during the initial CV review. If you have questions about the position, you can contact the Head of the Communications, Fundraising and Policy Unit at [email protected] and questions about the recruitment process can be directed to HR Partner Tobias Jensen at [email protected].

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