Property Manager - IKEA Property AB

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 AB, IKEA Hotell, IKEA Property AB. We are an independent entity within the Inter IKEA Group.
IKEA has a strong a long-term commitment to Älmhult, we have a strong and long-term plan in place to reflect and deliver to that commitment - IKEA in Älmhult 2030 - to continue to develop together within IKEA and with the community at large. IKEA Älmhult AB, together with IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, IKEA Property AB and in collaborations with many others, is leading the Work Live Visit program to secure the development of Älmhult as an attractive and great place where I want to work, live and visit, today and tomorrow.

IKEA Property AB is a fully staffed property management company within facility, construction and development and is the property specialist at Inter IKEA Group in Sweden. IKEA Property AB is owner, landlord and a support organisation in property-related assignments where Inter IKEA Group have their business in Sweden. We are a total of 20 employees within IKEA Property AB in Älmhult.
We are on an exciting journey where we see ourselves in lead of developing business location Älmhult, being the preferred business partner regarding property competence, real estate expertise, premises needs and property-related capacity issues. ​We want to be best in class regarding sustainability and contribute to a positive impact on the planet.​
As an employer we are innovative, leading through a transparent and open leadership. We build on each other's strengths and work together with our culture and values as a natural part, to maximize the full potential of our business.

Job Description
Our Facility department are in lead of the sustainability agenda in the properties, working intensely with energy efficiency programmes. We are striving for digitalization, automation and technological developments to optimise operations. The Facility department is also responsible for follow-ups executed in line with IKEA internal rules, insurance companies and national regulations. The department plays a vital role in the daily operations and maintenance of our properties.
As Property Manager you will lead and develop business and people within our Facility organization. You will be responsible for developing our properties within the scope of business locations in south Sweden on behalf of Inter IKEA Group Sweden. In this role, you are the professional speaking partner and will have a close collaboration with tenants, ensuring high quality, great service and sustainability compliance of the operations. You will drive and contribute to projects for facility management and overall development of IKEA Property AB.


Qualifications
We are looking for you with strong leadership skills in line with IKEA values and leadership capabilities. You are curious and have a strong willingness to grow and develop yourself and your co-workers. You communicate in a clear and inspiring way, and lead by example in your everyday work. You are service-minded and have a solution-oriented way, which is reflected in your way of communicating with colleagues and partners. We see that you like meeting people from all over the world and are able to build trustful relationships. You are driven by development of business and people while also finding new ways to improve efficiency and dare to challenge. You enjoy working in a fast-changing and complex environment, with simplicity in focus. You care for people and the planet and are motivated by the IKEA sustainability agenda.
We see that you have experience of leading people and an academic degree or equivalent working experience within the construction industry, property development or any other relevant real estate business. You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Knowledge about IKEAs internal guidelines and regulations relating to facility management, purchasing goods and services, meeting suppliers and work environment is a plus.
In IKEA we believe that a mix of people with different genders and backgrounds leads to better ideas, wiser decisions, and a more fun work environment. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion!

Contact and application
This is a permanent position, located in Älmhult. You will report to the Managing Director IKEA Property AB and play an active part of IKEA Property AB management team.
This recruitment process is a collaboration between IKEA Property and Jefferson Wells, ManpowerGroup. For additional information, please contact recruitment consultant Patrik Nordberg patrik.nordberg@jeffersonwells.se or at 0703-774607 or Magnus Carlhielm magnus.carlhielm@jeffersonwells.se or at 0708-546740.
We look forward to receiving your application - CV and letter of motivation - in English, no later than 26th November 2023. We will interview candidates continuously, so please don't hesitate to apply. Kindly note that due to GDPR and Data Privacy, we do not accept any applications via e-mail.