Does your heart beat a little faster for ethics and integrity and for IKEA?
We are looking for an experienced investigator to join our Ethics & Integrity team in Delft.
Alongside conducting investigations, you will also work on policy; shaping and strengthening the standards that guide how we do what's right. It's a role that combines sharp investigative skills with genuine empathy and curiosity, handling concerns fairly and with care so people feel safe to speak up and confident they'll be heard. Interested in making a difference? We would love to hear from you, see the full role below.
We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things!
This role is part of the Ethics & Integrity team and reports to the Ethics & Integrity Manager. Together with the team, you will help shape and further develop how we work with ethics and integrity across the global Inter IKEA organisation. In this role, you will conduct inquiries and investigations into concerns raised through our Raise a Concern channels, including matters such as fraud, corruption, bribery, conflicts of interest, harassment, and discrimination. You will also lead training and awareness initiatives on topics such as concern handling and anti-corruption, while supporting preventive efforts that strengthen our IKEA culture and help foster a safe and ethical workplace.
On a daily basis you will:
Support driving the global Ethics & Integrity agenda within Inter IKEA Group.
Operate the primary process of the Inter IKEA Group global whistleblowing scheme, the so called Raise a Concern platform.
Lead and support high level, complex and multi-faceted investigations for the Group Ethics Committee. Support with inquiries and investigations across other businesses.
Secure a consistent and ethical approach to inquiries and investigations across all businesses.
Provide training and learning sessions and maintain working routines in order to ensure professional and legally compliant concern handling practices.
Contribute to a continuous development of concern handling practices for Inter IKEA Group, e.g. in the field of data-forensics, the appliance of AI, or updating procedures and working methods. Focus on both preventive and reactive potential for the company.
Monitor data, trends and developments in the field of ‘raise a concern’.. Support with reporting on Ethics & Integrity topics.
Coordinate, facilitate and lead awareness and communication activities..
For more information on Ethics & Integrity within Inter IKEA Group, please see: https://www.inter.ikea.com/en/how-we-do-business/ethics-and-integrity
About you
You have a natural interest in building relationships with people and enjoy working in a multinational organisation, currently in transformation. You strive for improvement, while balancing simplicity with excellence, and always consider the implications on the entire organisation.
To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable:
Extensive investigation skills/experience, including, planning, fact finding, document analysis, non-confrontational interviews and report writing, with different topics (e.g. HR-related topics like harassment and discrimination as well as fraud and corruption.)
Well-developed communication skills, including verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, coaching and active listening
Experience in working with investigations in a global environment, within different cultures.
Experience with the responsible adoption of AI in business processes, combined with the practical use of AI tools in day-to-day work while maintaining high standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
Level of knowledge and understanding of compliance with a Code of Conduct and related policies
Lead based on trust, interdependency and inclusiveness in the context of the IKEA culture and values
Strong motivation to safeguard the integrity of the co-workers as well as the IKEA Brand
Analytical, conceptual and critical thinking capability; ability to identify key issues and develop relevant solutions in a structured way
Ability to remain calm in high stress situations
Relevant knowledge of applicable legal requirements and societal developments (e.g. whistleblowing, anti-corruption or handling of personal data)
An active professional certification is considered as an advantage (i.e. CFE, CPI or similar)
At least 6-8 years of relevant experience
Additional information
This is a fulltime role (40 hours per week) and based in Delft, The Netherlands. Does this sound like your next challenge? IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global workplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
We want to understand the why! Tell us, as part of your application, why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Interested? Submit your CV and motivation letter, in English, by 11 September 2026.
ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE
We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.
IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.
ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP
The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.
• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.
• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.
• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
