WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:

• Responsible to make sure that each property is managed throughout its lifetime including safety, compliance, maintenance and improvement to ensure a safe and operational environment for the business, colleagues, customers and other stakeholders
• Implement relevant property management innovations, digital and technical solutions that meet the needs of the business and the many people
• Responsible to optimize the efficiency of each property in a sustainable way
• Ensure that colleagues, service providers and external partners have up-to-date awareness and understanding of all FM frameworks, guidelines and initiatives
• Responsible for all activities related to long term planning, budget estimation, execution, follow up, forecasting and reporting within the FM scope within the unit
• Implement and evaluate supplier contracts at unit level in alignment with internal governance structure for supplier contracts to improve efficiencies/costs/equipment and quality
• Responsible for managing and coordinating external suppliers on unit level
• Manage relationships with business owners within the unit to ensure business needs are met by collecting requirements, setting annual goals and periodic follow ups
• Responsible for developing the team’s competence, performance and ensuring a succession plan in the unit

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:

• Supplier management: extensive knowledge of external service provider framework and coordination of external suppliers
• Project management: general knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project
• Sustainability aspects in Facility Management: good knowledge of how sustainability interacts with FM (energy consumption, water consumption, emissions, waste management, chemical products, purchasing)
• Facility Management business processes: good understanding of the main FM business processes on unit level
• Technical knowledge on buildings and equipment: high level technical understanding and experience in all aspects of a retail building and connected equipment as well as understanding of FM asset management (maintenance and repair history, reinvestment planning)
• Facility Management hard (technical) services: general knowledge of how to successfully deliver, organise and follow up on 'hard' & ‘soft’ FM services (technical maintenance, various equipment, cleaning, pest control, snow removal, waste management etc)
• IT tools relevant for Facility Management: general knowledge of all relevant IT tools within Facility Management
• Good knowledge of English and Italian language

Without us it would be difficult to meet our customers in person. In our team we find, develop and manage IKEA properties around the whole world. We’re different from one another but we are all passionate about real estate. We challenge and inspire each other to always stay close to IKEA customers and to understand how the changes within retail effects our needs of real estate.

WE CARE FOR PEOPLE:

At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability.
Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests).
If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team.
We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS:

Being part of the IKEA team has many benefits. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture, driven by values and your growth will be guided by structured HR processes.

As part of the team you’ll have access to:

• Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc)
• Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life.
• Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€
• Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use
• IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)
• Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more
• Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together