About us 
At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us? 

Retail Concept is assigned to protect, expand, and develop the IKEA Concept and the IKEA Brand in existing and new markets. This includes sharing IKEA knowledge and learning across the franchise system. Retail Concept consists of the following four areas: Brand & Marketing, Expansion, Learning and Retail Experience. 

About the assignment 
CMP Design Service has the assignment to: 

• Design conceptualised Customer Meeting Points to enable low-cost, profitable and sustainable units. ​ 

• As owners of the CMPs design and architecture conceptual content, we provide principles and solutions in these fields for the creation, maintenance, and rebuilding. ​ 

• Enable CMPs’ successful implementation and retail approval, securing consistency and compliance with the IKEA Brand, IKEA Concept and business requirements. ​ 

We cooperate with our IKEA franchisees in 53 countries all over the world. We work in a multicultural environment. The purpose of the sustainability work at CMP Design Service, is to make sustainability an integrated part of the IKEA Concept, to secure compliance with global legislation and enable more sustainable CMP:s. 

Job description 
We are looking for a sustainability specialist to support us in developing and integrating sustainability as a part of the franchise offer. It is a 12 month’s temporary assignment to cover for a leave of absence. As a sustainability specialist within CMP Design service, you contribute to the sustainability agenda for the design and establishment of CMP:s from an IKEA Concept perspective, based on the IKEA sustainability strategy, for example: 

• Provide sustainability expertise and develop our framework and design criteria. 

• Develop sustainable design principles and recommendations. 

• Compile and share sustainability experience and knowledge. 

• Inspire, engage and provide clarity to identified key stakeholders to deliver to agreed priorities.  

• Contribute with sustainability specialist know-how in establishment projects.  

• Contribute to the development of sustainability competence in IKEA in cooperation with relevant stakeholders both within IKEA franchisees, IKEA organisations and externally. 

• Create relevant communication solutions for both internal and external communication 

Qualification 
You are a down-to-earth team player who is driven by togetherness, simplicity and common sense and eager to take initiatives and achieve results together with others. Not afraid to try new things and develop new skills and areas as we go along.  

We believe that you have a combination of the following knowledge, capabilities and background: 

• In-depth knowledge of sustainability in the field of architecture, construction and/or urban design. 

• Experience of establishment processes. 

• Proven track record of delivering sustainability projects, independently as well as with a team. 

• Experience from working in Inter IKEA Group or an IKEA Franchisee 

• A certification in a sustainability certification system is a merit. 

• Curious, openminded and confident to work in the unknown. 

• Capability to engage and build trustful relationships. 

• Capability to communicate, explain and motivate in a simple way. 

• Strong verbal and written English language skills.  

More information 
This is a temporary role for 12 month, full-time (40 hours per week) and based in Malmö, Sweden or in Delft, the Netherlands. You will report to the CMP Design manager. Please send your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English by 26th February 2025. We are continuously interviewing candidates for this role, so don't hesitate to submit your application.