As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEAs purpose and continuously driving better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people. You inspire individuals and teams to accomplish organizational goals.

a university degree in a relevant field (e.g., Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Forest ecology, Environmental Sciences), minimum 5 years of experience in forest management, nature conservation, social and environmental impact assessment, carbon footprint accounting, ESG reporting or R&D (Research and Development) in the above-mentioned fields.

experience as a leader in large international structures, strong ability to prioritize, provide clear directions and multitask as well as the ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English. You get inspired by both working together as well as independently and you are motivated by leading through co-creation with colleagues and other Ingka units.

You are a good communicator, you take initiative and have a high drive and motivation with a positive attitude, you are curious and open for a continuously changing environment with many different stakeholders and demands. You take ownership of your deliverables. You are a strategic, tactical and operational business partner, with strong analytical skills who can translate business needs into concrete consequences and solutions.

The Forestland Portfolio Compliance Leader leads the compliance agenda of the forestland portfolio to ensure delivery on enforcement of applicable standards (both external and internal) and continuous improvement of portfolios carbon footprint, through collaborating cross-functionally with identified stakeholders.

We are Ingka Investments, one of the three core businesses of Ingka Group, next to IKEA Retail and Ingka Centres. We invest to generate lasting financial returns, and to make a positive impact on our retail business and sustainability goals. With an investment scope stretching from start-ups to solar parks, and from financial assets to forests, our roles range from investment managers to digital specialists, and from business navigators to forest rangers. What connects us is the IKEA vision, our passion for entrepreneurship and a love for our planet. We have diversified our investments through six portfolios along investment type. Each investment type has its own general set of features with regards to for example returns, risks and investment horizons, and they behave differently over time.

The Forestland Investments portfolio has a focus on responsible forestland ownership that preserves and increases the forest quality for generations to come. Our responsible management includes afforestation projects which supports absorption in global CO2 emission. The Forestland Portfolio is one of the 6 portfolios within Ingka Investments, represented in the Baltic Countries, Romania, USA, Finland and in New Zealand. We have over 140+ enthusiastic co-workers within our Portfolio reaching almost 300,000 ha forestland.

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Please note that behavioral and cognitive assessments will be part of the recruitment process as well as a background check for the final candidate.