IKEA UK Jobs – Risk and Compliance

About the job

At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Risk and Compliance Assistant at our Bristol store on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity, and you’ll be joining a great team!

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Safety & Security Co-Worker.

Closing date for applications: 23 October 2023.
Scheduled interview date: 24 – 26 October 2023.

WHAT WE OFFER
• IKEA is a Living Wage Foundation Employer (£10.10 an hour as basic hourly rate, rising to £10.90 an hour effective 01 January 2023).
• 39-hour contract working 5 days over 7, which includes 1 in 2 weekends.
• We operate 7 days a week and so full availability to work during the day, late evenings, and full weekends is essential.
• Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family’s everyday needs.

• 15% co-worker discount and access to I-Benefits Discount Portal, helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• X3 Life Assurance enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Family friendly policies AND benefits.
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.
• Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift!

WHO YOU ARE
You are passionate about ensuring that we work together to make a more secure and safe environment for our customers and co-workers, and do the best for people and the environment by creating a sustainable way of living. The IKEA values really reflect your own values. You will have good analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and clearly with various audiences.

You will:
• Have ideally some experience within a concierge, receptionist or administrative background.
• There is a compliance element to this role. You will have an understanding of or a passion to learn about all things compliance.
• Have the availability to be able to work as and when – including early mornings, late evening, and over the full weekend.
• Have a high standard of written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Have an ability to work in a self-directive environment to resolve problems and to complete tasks within deadlines.
• Possess an ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Be customer service-orientated with experience in a reception or concierge role in a busy environment.
• Possess a hunger for knowledge and want to increase your skills and learning, using this to benefit IKEA and grow personally.
• Have the ability to react to an emergency situation and be prepared to make decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY-TO-DAY
• You meet and greet external contractors entering the store and maintain visitor, contractor and co-worker access to and from the store.
• You monitor fire safety and security systems, respond to alarms and initiate emergency response without delay and support the Safety & Security function in store through monitoring and reviewing of CCTV and other security infrastructure.
• You are responsible for the recording of incidents and accidents; maintaining the Incident Reporting System and assist with Loss Prevention and detection of offenders.
• You will carry out administrative duties, including audits, reports, maintaining and filing records and support the stores daily operations, signing in/out guests to the store.
• Carrying out health and safety audits and stock and invent investigations.
• Carrying out First Aid checks, test check-out purchases.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step: Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second step: If successful, you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email Ari at [email protected] and I will be happy to help!