Communications Department
The Communications Department at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is seeking a communications officer for a permanent position based in Uppsala.
About the Position
As a communications officer, you will work broadly with both strategic and operational communications. The role has a particular focus on internal communications, but you will work across several of the university's communication channels and with both internal and external audiences.
You will be part of a team working closely with university leadership and operations, providing advisory services, communications planning, and implementation. The role involves being a proactive communications support to managers and leaders, helping develop their ability to communicate clearly, engagingly, and in alignment with operations.
An important part of the assignment is to provide communications support to SLU's environmental analysis activities and help make the results of this socially important work visible. You will also contribute to the development of the university's internal communications and work with editorial content for both internal and external channels.
Key responsibilities include:
strategic and operational communications support to leadership and operations, with particular focus on ongoing environmental analysis
communications support to managers and leaders in their communications efforts
planning, implementation, and follow-up of communications initiatives
development of internal communications
editorial work for internal and external channels
press and media relations
web publishing and content production
You will be responsible for your own processes, assignments, and development areas and will drive your work independently in close collaboration with colleagues and operations.
Your Background
We are looking for someone with a university degree in communications or equivalent education or experience that the employer deems comparable. You have several years of experience in qualified communications work.
We would like you to have experience with:
providing communications support to managers or leaders
both internal and external communications
planning, implementing, and following up communications initiatives based on operational goals
press and media relations
web publishing and digital channels
driving communications processes from idea to implementation and follow-up
effects-based communications work
working in a larger organization, government agency, municipality, or region
communications within research, environment, or sustainability areas
supporting operations with complex societal mandates
SLU is a bilingual university. You therefore need to communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.
Personal Qualities
To succeed in this role, you need to be strategic, organized, and flexible. You have a talent for building trusting relationships and work well with people at different levels in the organization.
You enjoy switching between strategic discussions and practical implementation and find both advisory work and content production stimulating tasks. You are enterprising, unpretentious, and have the ability to drive matters forward while remaining responsive to operational needs.
We are looking for someone with an interest in environmental and sustainability issues and who is motivated by communicating knowledge that contributes to sustainable use of our natural resources.
Great weight will be placed on personal suitability.
About Us
The Communications Department holds the strategic and overall responsibility for the university's internal and external communications. The department is responsible for university-wide communications and marketing of SLU's education, research, environmental analysis, and veterinary services. We manage and develop the university's digital presence and communications infrastructure, are responsible for visual communications and the SLU brand, and handle media contacts while providing the organization with communications support.
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/
Placement:
The position is based at the Communications Department in Uppsala. Work-related travel will occur.
Employment Type:
Permanent position. SLU may apply a probationary period.
Extent:
100%
Start Date:
As soon as possible or by agreement.
Application:
We welcome your application via the application button below by August 16, 2026.
Work samples will be used as part of the recruitment process.
Union Representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in developing sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has more than 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and an annual turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university is committed to creating attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people from different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.Communications Department
The Communications Department at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is seeking a communications officer for a permanent position based in Uppsala.
About the Position
As a communications officer, you will work broadly with both strategic and operational communications. The role has a particular focus on internal communications, but you will work across several of the university's communication channels and with both internal and external audiences.
You will be part of a team working closely with university leadership and operations, providing advisory…