Can you really reach out to the whole world, creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult, Sweden you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. Here, the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. At IKEA of Sweden you will work in a truly international and dynamic environment and the goal is always to create a better everyday life for the many people.

In the Risk Management & Compliance department, we work with information security and ensure that it is naturally integrated in the business development. Security in Internet of Things, Virtual reality, app development and global legal challenges are all parts of our scope. Given the new GDPR-regulations, we will need an extra resource to support our business in the implementation and compliance strategies.

Come join us on our exciting journey as Information Security Coordinator!

About the job

As Information Security Coordinator, you work closely with the different areas of the IKEA business and support them in both changes in IT-solutions and changes in ways of working according to the Data Privacy regulations. You will perform assessments on solutions and projects, create action plans and implementing planned actions. You will also work closely with the legal unit, securing compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations. You are a trusted speaking partner to various stakeholders within the IKEA Range & Supply. In this role, you will be reporting to the Information Security & Data Privacy Manager.

This position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden with “sister” offices in Malmö and Helsingborg. Some international travelling might occur, considering it is a global role.

This is a temporary position of 9 months.

About the assignment

As an Information Security Coordinator, your main responsibilities are:

• Work in close partnership with our global Information Security/Data Privacy matrix to support, develop and implement activities according to the strategic, tactical and operational framework. 
• Work closely with our global organizations within Inter IKEA Group and Range & Supply to support and monitor that Information Security and Data Privacy regulations and requirements are followed as intended by stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate the business needs to identify risks and implement the Information Security and Data Privacy improvements in the organization and the business solutions.
• Support to ensure compliance with Inter IKEA Group Policy’s, Standards and Rules as well as global, national and local legal demands regarding Information Security and Data Privacy.
• Support and co-ordinate the implementation of the Information Security and Data Privacy in the solution development (Privacy by Design, Secure Software Development etc.).
• Secure a consistent basis via regular series of follow-ups, and training sessions by being a strong facilitator.
• Facilitate risk discussions and ensure that risk decisions are taken at the right level in the organisation.

About you

We are looking for a goal oriented person with the ability to co-ordinate, deliver results and follow up. You will partner with the business to make an impact on our way to meet and be compliant with the Data Privacy regulations. Ability to create clarity and having both a holistic view as well as an eye for details is a must. You are humble, have willpower and the ability to create togetherness and enthusiasm around you. You are flexible, used to handling changes and are always striving for simplicity in everything you do. You work proactively, take initiative and have the creative ability to find new solutions and optimize and challenge the existing ones.

In the role of Information Security Coordinator we expect you to have:
• Good understanding on GDPR
• Experience in working within information security, data privacy (GDPR) or similar
• Experience from coordinating bigger projects and supporting the business to implement and follow up
• Understanding of the business and information risks for Inter IKEA Range & Supply co-workers, customers and third parties
• Strong English language skills, both verbal and written as well as excellent communication skills in general
• Passion for the IKEA values and business

If you have questions about the position, please contact Information Security Manager Heidi Holm at +46 734 200 562. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment specialist Olivia Håkansson at +46 734 223 166. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.

We look forward to receiving your application in English, as of latest January 14th 2017.

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA store with home furbishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2,000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10,000 products.