[ref. n98037202] Store Security & Loss Prevention Leader

IKEA Leeds are looking for a new Unit Business Risk & Compliance Leader to join their team!

In this role you will ensure a holistic and proactive safety and security risk handling for respective Markets. Making sure Area priorities are well accepted & understood by the Market stakeholders to lead and develop a proactive and comprehensive agenda of a healthy working environment, mitigating risks and ensuring that all Unit BR&C responsible identify, assess and proactively handle those risks at a local level.

• The Start Date of employment will be: April 2025
• This role offers a salary starting from £27,956 per annum, based on competence & experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week, shifts will include evenings and alternative weekend working.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of occupational health & safety, fire safety or security.
• Ability to make well balanced decisions taking different business, people and ethical perspectives into consideration.
• Robust sense of integrity and high ethical standards.
• Knowledge of national laws and legislations connected to risk management, health, safety and security.
• Knowledge of relevant risk and compliance, health, safety and security steering documents and working methods.
• Knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment.
• Knowledge of how to implement work structures to meet the standards set by local laws and regulations.
• Good knowledge of crisis management and implementation.
• Good knowledge of the risk management and risk assessment process.

For this role it is desirable that you have a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. If you do not have the qualification already IKEA can support you with this however you are willing to undertake the necessary study.

• Promote risk management in the unit, informing and sharing expertise in order to develop risk-aware decision taking in relation to unit goals and unit business plan
• Secure the implementation and follow through of Ingka Rules and Local (country and regional) legislation, guiding local stakeholders, to ensure compliance and a healthy, safe and secure environment for customers, visitors, co-workers and external partners, also operating risk and compliance verifications within the matrix framework.
• Conduct internal investigations, analysing unit processes and data in collaboration with local and country stakeholders, following Ingka rules and standards to ensure compliance.
• Identify and plan for the proper trainings needed and facilitate for co-workers and external partners to meet IKEAs/Ingkas risk appetite.
• Create a Risk & Compliance culture by developing leadership and conscious approach in identifying and implementing systems to detect, analyse and reduce business loss, financial impact, prevent incidents and accidents.
• Be the single point of contact for all the matters connected to Risk & Compliance when it comes from Authorities (when applicable).
• Coordinate the Unit Crisis Management Team for the handling of any emergency cases and perform appropriate actions according to the “Ingka Emergency Response rules” to ensure process is followed and all key stakeholders are involved.
• Plan for and ensure that Crisis Management trainings and ways of working are in place in accordance with the Crisis Management Team working method and Country and Local Crisis Management Team plans and protocols to ensure all involved know their responsibilities.
• Coordinate external vendors and appropriate vendor management to ensure proactive mitigation of risk by ensuring the right resources.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. We are a equal opportunities employer.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

• Medical questionnaire
• Criminal History

For any advice or support, email Emma - emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!