Unit business risk & compliance leader

IKEA Belfast are looking for a new Unit Business Risk & Compliance Leader to join their team!


ABOUT THE ROLE:
To ensure a holistic and proactive safety and security risk handling for respective Markets. Making sure Area priorities are well accepted & understood by the Market stakeholders to lead and develop a proactive and comprehensive agenda of a healthy working environment, mitigating risks and ensuring that all Unit BR&C responsible identify, assess and proactively handle those risks at a local level.

This role offers a salary ranging from £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, final salary offer will be made based on skills and experience.


ABOUT YOU:
• Knowledge of national laws and legislations connected to risk management, health, safety and security.
• Knowledge of relevant risk and compliance, health, safety and security steering documents and working methods within INGKA group.
• Knowledge of how 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 IKEA policies.
• Good knowledge of crisis management and implementation.
• Good knowledge of the risk management and risk assessment process.


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

For this role it is preferred that you have a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. If you do not have the qualification already IKEA can support you with this however you must be willing to undertake the necessary study.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This role is permanent and full-time, working 39 hours per week. Shifts will include evenings and alternative weekend working.

Please include an up-to-date CV/work history with your application.

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For questions, please contact: emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com