Safety and Security Manager

About the job

To support the growth of IKEA by providing Specific safety & Security directional support to secure compliance with internal & external standards, monitoring we operate within our risk appetite and creating a risk aware culture.

The Safety & Security Manager will work closely together with various departments and all management level throughout the organization to:

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for our customers, co-workers and visitors.
• Strengthen the IKEA brand and protect our assets.
• Maintain an overall risk aware and control culture.
• Maintain compliance with internal IKEA and external legal demands

Your assignment

During store operations:

 

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for co-workers and customers through training, audits, and standards and national/local legal demands.
• Assist the Unit to meet the IKEAs intended level of Safety and Security by achieving positive results during Sec Check and insurance inspections.
• Co-ordinate with the unit Emergency Response Team and management for the handling of any emergency cases and provide appropriate action according to the store Emergency Management Plan.
• Secure incidents are properly reported in the incident reported tool and to insurance companies when applicable. Ensuring proper documentation and follow–up.
• Accountable for investigation of internal and external incidents and recommending resolution and revision of routines as necessary.
• Maximise the Unit profit by proactively implement measures to reduce the number of S&S related incidents.
• Identify areas prone to fraud and secure adequate controls are in place.
• Improve Sales results by partnering with business unit stakeholders to ensure inventory accuracy and detect source of shrinkage.
• Implement crowd management plan for peak days.
• Proactively identify emerging risks, and ensure early involvement in new initiatives in unit
• Be the initial point of contact when fraudulent activities or unethical behaviours (including but not limited to harassment, co-worker misconduct) are suspected or identified.
• Carry out first level investigation on fraudulent activities or unethical behaviours.
• Work together with the Retail Risk Manager to ensure IKEA Standards, Risk Management frameworks as well as legal demands are followed.

 

Deep knowledge of the following areas:

•  Occupational Health and Safety
•  Investigations
• Administrations, auditing or controlling
• Technical Security Systems
•  Fire Codes
•  Building Codes
• Local criminal or civil laws
• Insurance
• Emergency response handling

 

 

Please apply by 02-JUN-2026.