Archivist - Documents

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As part of IKEA Museum, Archive & Collection is the source of IKEA’s history, and we are responsible for a wide range of assets, such as historical records, photos, films, drawings and artefacts. The team at Archive & Collection consists of archivists, conservators, collection curator, registrar and photographer.

IKEA Museum can be experienced online as well as in Älmhult, Sweden and is part of the IKEA Älmhult AB organization.

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As Archivist at IKEA Älmhult AB, you will have a fantastic opportunity to work in a role with a broad scope and personal responsibility. Together with our current Archivists, you will develop routines and working methods, review the conditions for E-archive and digitization. In a proactive way, you will ensure that the archive services are adapted to changes that take place in the organization or systems used. Tasks such as arranging, listing, receiving and delivering archival material, making confidentiality assessments and more, are also included. Today we are using the archive system “Visual Arkiv”. 

Join us and become one of four "Archive stars" and take our archive management to new heights! Here you get a chance to enjoy both challenges and a great opportunity to take personal responsibility. 

To succeed in this role, you are motivated by the IKEA vision and passionate about preserving the IKEA history. 

As an Archivist, you are both engaged and driven to develop, as well as having the ability to persevere and keep your motivation even if facing challenges. You have the ability to work in a structured way and can effectively achieve results within set time plans.  
Being independent and eager to take responsibility are also important qualities. To thrive in the role, we believe that you are a person who enjoys helping others and does         your utmost to provide excellent service. We also believe that you have the ability to establish trustful relationships and have a clear, yet down-to-earth and humble way of communicating with others. As a person, you are self-motivated, responsive, and solution-oriented and easy to collaborate.

• University degree, specialized diploma in information management, information security, archival science, librarianship, or an equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of archival- and preservation needs in a variety of materials, including paper documents.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in archival work and management, including experience in file and document organization and management, electronic databases and documents, and database management. 
• Digital asset management experience or comparable databases, including asset ingest, export, and metadata creation.

We expect that you have: 

• Several years of experience working as an Archivist. 
• Experience of working with both physical and digital archives. 
• Experience in developing routines and policies for information management. 
• Experience of project management within archives.
• Good IT skills, such as working in Visual Arkiv. 

You enjoy working in a fast-changing and complex environment, with simplicity in focus. You can work across functions and organizations. You make values-based decisions to contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces diversity.

As English is our common company language, we see that you are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Swedish language will surely be an added advantage.

Does this sound interesting?
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English latest by 17th of March. Kindly note that due to GDPR and Data Privacy, we do not accept any applications via email. Please note that relocation package is not offered for this position.

This position is a permanent, on-site assignment, located in Älmhult, Sweden and you will report to the Archive & Collection Manager at IKEA Älmhult AB. Please note that relocation package is not offered for this position.

For questions about the position, please contact Archive & Collection Manager, Sofia Lögdberg at sofia.logdberg@inter.ikea.com

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Leader, Isabella Carlsson at isabella.carlsson4@inter.ikea.com

About IKEA Älmhult AB

With a unique Småland history, Älmhult is the heart of IKEA, where we have our roots. It’s the home of functional, well-designed, and affordable Swedish home furnishing and a center for innovation. We call it Democratic design.

IKEA Älmhult AB, including IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell and IKEA Property, is on an exciting journey to make Älmhult an even better place for the next generation. We want Älmhult to grow, with both people and businesses and make this a unique and attractive place where the many people can experience IKEA yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We want to build the next generation of culture carriers and to strengthen the IKEA Brand. Are you ready to be part of this journey?

Visit our websites IKEA Museum homepage and IKEA Hotell homepage and Aktivitetshuset Älmhult homepage to get to know us even better.