Älmhult is on its way to becoming a global destination for design. The Museum of Furniture Studies, the acclaimed institution founded by architects Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, has been acquired by IKEA Älmhult AB. Soon, one of the most comprehensive furniture collections in Northern Europe will re-launch in the southern Swedish province of Småland with a mission of inspiring and educating students and young professionals in the field of architecture, des... Visa mer
Älmhult is on its way to becoming a global destination for design. The Museum of Furniture Studies, the acclaimed institution founded by architects Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, has been acquired by IKEA Älmhult AB. Soon, one of the most comprehensive furniture collections in Northern Europe will re-launch in the southern Swedish province of Småland with a mission of inspiring and educating students and young professionals in the field of architecture, design and crafts. The ambition is to make the concept of the museum more accessible to more people.
IKEA Älmhult AB is focused on initiatives that move IKEA and Älmhult forward. The company also manages IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, Aktivitetshuset in Älmhult as well as IKEA Property, and it is part of Inter IKEA Group, which includes the product development centre IKEA of Sweden.
Job Description
The Museum of Furniture Studies Manager will establish The Museum of Furniture Studies in Älmhult and online, ensuring its attractiveness and contribution to Älmhult as a global design destination.
You will make sure that we develop and secure a unique experience through a constantly developing offer with exhibitions, seminars, education, trainings, workshops and more.
You will be responsible of securing running operations of The Museum of Furniture Studies, safeguarding a unique and relevant experience for all visitors (online and offline) at all times. In this role, you will lead and develop The Museum of Furniture Studies team, and create preconditions for your co-workers to perform and deliver as well as learn and develop. You lead by example and act according to our company values.
The museum is located in Älmhult, Småland, Sweden but you will work in an international arena.
Qualifications
We are looking for a leader with an in-depth knowledge in furniture design. You are used to and enjoy working on both the strategical, tactical and operational agenda sometimes pending between all three levels during a workday. You are strong in collaboration and in building trustful relationships both within your own organization and with other stakeholders and media.
You are eager to take initiatives and driven to achieve results together with people. You have the ability to work and lead in change and you inspire and motivate your organization during the change journey. You feel at ease when needed to act with speed and take fast decisions. You communicate in a clear and inspiring way engaging people in where we are heading.
We expect that you have several years of leadership experience of developing business and people linked to creative and/or design processes.
You come with a proven leadership track record from design and/or museum sector/industry.
Key factors to be successful in this role:
A deep passion for (furniture) design and how it has developed through the ages and will develop in the future
Great leadership skills with a proven track record of leading and developing both business and people with great results. Always with the guest/visitor in focus.
A burning interest for learning and sharing knowledge with colleagues, students and anyone interested in our museum.
Authentic leadership and actively work to ensure that our culture and values are a strong and living reality and that we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Entrepreneurial mind with a can-do spirit.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Additional information
Join us on our journey to establish and run The Museum of Furniture Studies in Älmhult!
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English, latest by 9th of February. Kindly note that due to GDPR and Data Privacy, we do not accept any applications via email.
This is a permanent position, full-time (40 hours per week) and located in Älmhult, Sweden. You will report to the Destination & Museum Manager, IKEA Älmhult AB.
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Pär Gustafsson, Destination & Museum Manager at
[email protected]
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Isabella Carlsson, People & Culture Leader at
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