Inter IKEA Group
Retail
Safety&SecurityLeader
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“Safety & Security Leader at Inter IKEA Group. Skills: Safety standards, Security standards, Program development, Stakeholder relationships. Take responsibility for Safety and Security standards. Guide franchisees on safety and security”
Industry & Context.
Get to the bottom of things; Ask probing questions; Pragmatic approach; Effective approach
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years safety, security, or fire protection, Develop usable standards and methodologies, Address identified risks, Understand IKEA value chain, Understand safety and security governance, Understand safety and security systems design, Understand safety and security systems construction, Understand safety and security systems operations, Proficiency in English language, Communicate effectively with non-native speakers, Break down complex information, Organise complex information, Present complex information clearly, Present complex information engagingly, Influence decision makers, Foster collaboration, Establish trusting stakeholder relationships, Manage multiple assignments concurrently
Nice to Have
Experience leading assignments internationally, Experience leading through others internationally, Experience in culturally diverse environments, In-depth experience implementing safety programs, In-depth experience developing safety programs, In-depth experience implementing security programs, In-depth experience developing security programs, University degree, Postgraduate qualification
What You'll Do.
Take responsibility for Safety and Security standards
Guide franchisees on safety and security
Review safety and security planning
Build competence across franchise system
Drive improvements across internal program
Co-develop safety and security program
Design safety and security program
Challenge existing ways of working
Improve existing ways of working
Contribute to creating better everyday life
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Relationships with franchisees; Relationships with internal teams; Cross-functional teams; Group Safety and Security team
Communication Scope
Articulate complex issues; Structured communication; Comprehensive communication; Simple communication
Full Job Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. Leadership at IKEA is simple, clear and humble. We’re not fans of bureaucracy and complicated hierarchy. We believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. Come see things a little differently with us. Stepping into this senior leadership role, you will take responsibility for the Safety and Security standards that guide our franchisees across the world under our franchisee code of conduct program, IConduct. You will play a crucial role in supporting our franchisees by providing insights and advice and ensuring our safety and security program suits the IKEA’s business today and is fit for the future. Your responsibilities span the scope of our support to retailers, you will guide and review safety and security planning for new and existing operations, and most importantly, build competence across the IKEA franchise system. As a member of our Group Safety and Security team you will also share your leadership and competence to drive improvements across our internal Inter IKEA safety and security program. You have the opportunity to co-develop and design an innovative safety and security program, challenge and improve existing ways of working, and actively contribute to our journey of creating a better everyday life for the many people. Above all, you have an opportunity to work with great people, and you yourself believe that collaborators win. You know that by building strong relationships with our franchisees and internal teams you can best contribute to a successful IKEA. About you You are a result-oriented and hands-on professional with a strong background across safety and security and specialisation in safety, security or fire protection. You are capable of developing usable and easily understandable standards and methodologies based on best practice, while at the same time addressing the actual risk identified in an appropriate way. You have a deep understanding of the retail side of the IKEA
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