Archivist to Ikea Museum

Do you have a degree in the field of Archive with good knowledge of how to structure and organize historical documents looking for a dynamic environment with high energy? Then you might just be the Archivist we are looking for. As an Archivist you will make IKEA history accessible through structuring and organizing the archive according to accepted archival standards. Provide research services, compile and deliver content to both internal and external stakeholders. 

Company Description
Älmhult is the heart of IKEA. This is where our culture and values were shaped and still develop. This is where the global range and product development for IKEA takes place today and where we want to continue to develop together with the municipality and the community at large. Älmhult is a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Because to make things better for the many, we want to involve people from all parts of the world. Nonetheless, we never forget our Swedish heritage that forms the backbone of who we are today.

IKEA Älmhult AB is a holding company and forms a company group with IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, IKEA Property AB. We are an independent entity within the Inter IKEA Group.

IKEA Museum in Älmhult is a unique place for the many people. IKEA Museum has the task to share the story of IKEA and how we make things better through our unique formula; Democratic Design. We build and strengthen the IKEA brand by offering a high-quality experience, by interacting with people in the context of life at home, home furnishing and design as well as inviting people behind the scenes of IKEA, giving a more intimate experience of the brand.  

Besides our public museum we also have a key assignment within our Archive Collection organisation to safeguard, structure and share IKEA heritage and make it accessible for today´s business development needs and for future generations.  

We are now looking for an Archivist to join the Archive Collection team at IKEA Museum in Älmhult. We are growing and building an organization to be ready for a new challenging assignment and we need you!

Your main responsibilities as an Archivist will be:    Responsible to sort and organize our historical documents in such a way that they are searchable and accessible.
Safeguard the historical documents by ensuring that the storage facilities meet a defined disaster plan, security and protection standards, and are built and maintained with environmental controls.
Be responsible for providing correct historical information upon request, primarily to IKEA units.
Keep up-to date with the development of the IKEA Concept and business.
Secure routines to collect archival material that is generated in the business today.
Secure that we have updated and known rules and guidelines for how we work with and handle our historical documents.
Keep up to date with best practices as well as changes and improvements to existing policies, guidelines or standards
Initiate and lead different activities within the field of documenting our history.
Qualifications

We are looking for you who are inspired by working in a complex, constantly changing environment with high energy and enjoy working together with. You are self-reliant and motivated with the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. You are structured and organized with a hands-on approach – you make things happen. You are also service-minded with a positive attitude. You communicate in an open and straightforward manner and transform feedback to actions. You are curious in finding better ways of working and you are a problem solver. Last but not least – of course you share our IKEA culture and values and passion for our IKEA Brand. 
Other relevant qualifications: A degree in the field of Archive and practical experience/training in work area
Good knowledge of how to structure and organize historical documents.
Good knowledge about different work tools connected to the field of historical documents.
Driven and have the ability to build trustful relationships
Create an open and inclusive environment.
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English and Swedish, both verbally and in writing.
Additional Information
This position is full-time assignment (40 hours per week), starting as soon as possible. You will be located in Älmhult, Sweden and report to the Teamleader Archive Collection at IKEA Museum.

Interested?
Are you the Archivist we are looking for? Submit your application as soon as possible as we work with ongoing selection and the position may be filled before the last application day. In this service, IKEA Museum AB has chosen to collaborate with us at TEMP-TEAM. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact recruitment manager Ghazaleh Köse, +46(0)73-310 24 15

Inter IKEA Group consists of three core businesses and comprises over 70 companies in 30 different countries and has around 28,000 co-workers that together with other IKEA colleagues work to fulfil the IKEA vision: To create a better everyday life for the many people, http://www.inter.ikea.com.