Business Risk and Compliance Safety Leader, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United Kingdom, Brighton

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

36000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

IKEA Brighton are looking to welcome a Business Risk and Compliance Safety Leader to their vibrant new store's leadership team. Be part of something new at IKEA Brighton! IKEA Brighton are leading the way as the future of Small-Medium Format stores — a key step in shaping the next generation of the Ingka portfolio. Join us on this exciting journey where we're redefining how IKEA meets our customers, connects with our community, and creates a better everyday life for the many people.

Job Responsibility:

Promote risk management in the Units, informing and sharing expertise to develop risk aware decision taking in relation to Area and Market goals
Secure the implementation and the follow through of the INGKA Rules and local legislation, coaching and guiding the local stakeholders to ensure Business Risk and Compliance standards providing a safe working environment for all co-workers and visitors
Identify local training needs and work with the Area BR&C Leader to implement the solutions
Collaborate with the local stakeholder to highlight the details of the root cause analysis to minimize business loss and financial impact of accidents and claims
Deliver subject matter expertise and guidance in occupational health & safety, fire safety and compliance to provide support and secure operational excellence throughout the Unit
Support the Unit with the awareness of the right knowledge of the Unit stakeholders in relation to the Group S&S Rule by creating a risk & compliance culture by developing leadership and conscious approach in identifying and implementing systems to detect, analyse and reduce business loss, financial impact, prevent incidents and accidents
Point of contact for the Unit in matters connected to Risk & Compliance when it comes to local authorities and follow up
Implement the BR&C agenda locally including the KPI analysis of incidents within the unit with the correct stakeholders
Work with the Area BR&C Leader on the KPI analysis to ensure a safe working environment
Ensure that guidance principles, risk assessments and paperwork are aligned, completed and followed up to provide a knowledgeable workforce who understand their risks

Requirements:

Understanding of UK laws and regulations related to risk management, health, safety, and security
Familiarity with relevant risk and compliance, health, safety and security steering documents and working methods
Ability to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment
Knowledge of how to implement work structures to meet the standards set by local laws and regulations as well as internal Organisation policies
Strong knowledge of crisis management and implementation
Solid understanding of the risk management and risk assessment process
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent and/or proven knowledge in the field of international occupational health & safety, fire safety or security
Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of occupational health & safety, fire safety or security
Ability to make well balanced decisions taking different business, people and ethical perspectives into consideration
Strong sense of integrity and high ethical standards

What we offer:

15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on High-street retailers
Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal
Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks
Domestic relocation support can be discussed at interview

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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