ALTERNANCE: SPECIALISTE DIVERSITÉ ET INCLUSION F/H

Job description

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

We are looking to welcome a new passionate and energizing Visual Merchandising & Activities Assistant to our Interior Design team!

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Visual Merchandising Co-worker. You will be involved in designing new intriguing room sets for the store. This includes designing to implementing.

Expected Starting Date: October 2023. Can be discussed at interview.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary beginning at £23,300 per annum
• Living Wage Foundation Employer
• 39 hours weekly, 5 days out of 7
• Working from 06:30am - 16:15pm
This role might require availability to occasionally work late evenings, weekends, and night shifts according to business/project needs.

• Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews
• We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling & regular weekends off

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 & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Flexi Holiday Plan
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
• 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!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage, and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

We are looking for people who are driven to provide inspiration to our customers by demonstrating their knowledge of life at home and how the IKEA product range can solve their furniture, storage, and organisational needs. You challenge your team and yourself to strengthen the IKEA Brand with a focus on growth and long-term profitability.

Ideally you have relevant design/merchandising qualification, understanding of and experience in the design process, alongside experience working in retail design or visual merchandising & IT design skills.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
• Provide inspiring home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience & improve people’s life at home.
• Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
• Stay updated on trends in home furnishing & retailing to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
• Work at height and manual handling.

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 & a current portfolio so we can get to know you better.
Second step, successful candidates will receive information about coming along to an interview. This will include a task sent at invite and a discussion about your portfolio.
Third step, successful interviews will be invited to a Grandparent interview with one of the 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 me at james.fraser1@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!