Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people.
We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference.

We are now establishing a Data & technology department in Core business Range, with the assignment to lead by holding together data & technology in the core business. All with the purpose to enable business movements.  We are now looking for a Digital Ethicists within the Information management team in this new exciting set up.

At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

You are joining us in an exciting time! As Digital Ethicists, you bring the awareness of digital ethics and the associated responsibilities across Inter IKEA. You lead and contribute towards the design of the methods and frameworks to facilitate ethical discussions and decision.

You will be representing Core business Range in Inter IKEA Digital ethics forum.

You will:

• Provide expert advice and cross-organisational support on ethical discussions, dilemmas and decision making.
• Lead and contribute the identification and scoping of key (or new and emerging) digital related ethical issues that could affect the IKEA brand.
• You will have an important role in the development and implementation of the roadmap which will operationalize Digital Ethics from current to future state.
• Responsible for identifying, developing, and embedding digital ethics knowledge and competence in Core Business Range.
• Provide input into the drafting of agreements to ensure they comply with our digital ethics principles.
• Represent Core Business Range through participating in related legislative industry consultations and in various forums or bodies.

To be successful in this role, we believe you want to make a difference. You spark interest and curiosity in others. You communicate, collaborate, network and build trustful relationships across organisations. You are led by and lead through the IKEA culture and values and strive for simplicity and togetherness every day. If your also comfortable balancing several agendas and stakeholders simultaneously, then this might be the role for you.

You also have:

• Knowledge of the current Data Ethics and AI ethics debate and discussion
• Interest in current issues and trends in Data Ethics, AI ethics and other emerging digital ethics areas
• Awareness and understanding of relevant global regulatory initiatives.
• Experience in delivering a digital ethics programme across a complex environment.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy legislations.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver on a diverse range of projects and to provide consultancy style advice on ethical matters.
• Demonstratable experience of thought leadership in emerging areas related to digital ethics.

Please send your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English as soon as possible but latest August 8th 2021.

We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you want to work at IKEA and why you would be a good fit for this role under message to Hiring Manager. If you have any questions regarding the role or recruitment process, please contact either recruiting manager Katrine Henriksson [email protected]  or Recruiter Jakob Bergström on [email protected]

Due to vacation we will have a longer response time over the summer, but we will try to answer any questions as soon as we can