Overview
Visual Merchandising Team Assistant – London
“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”
Employment Type: Part Time, Regular
Department: Interior Design
Number of Positions: 2
IKEA London City are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant. Working for IKEA London City will give you the opportunity to experience our multi-site way of working, across IKEA Hammersmith and IKEA Oxford Street.Are you passionate about maintaining visually stunning displays that captivate customers? We’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to support our visual merchandising team. As a Team Assistant, you’ll help with painting, decorating and implementation to bring our brand to life through innovative and eye-catching presentations, that display our products across the store. If you have a keen eye for design, excellent organisational skills, a love for retail and are eager to get stuck into practical tasks like painting, building, and making things happen, we want to hear from you!WHAT WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be 29th and 30th November.• Competitive starting salary of £17,510 per annum, based on competence and experience. • 24 Hours working 4 days per week including 3 in 4 weekend working.• Shift patterns include early mornings from 6am, back shifts until 11pm and weekend working.• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview. WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family’s everyday needs. • 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans. • ​iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal​.• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks​…as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/ WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE • Passion for home furnishings with experience in a busy retail environment. • Confidence in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations, with the ability to work with other stakeholders in store.• ​A flexible, practical, hands-on approach to responsibilities and the ability to manage your own time to meet set deadlines.​ • Self motivated to achieve goals and a desire to improve ways of working.​• Computer literacy will be beneficial to this role.• Experience in basic wiring, implement commercial lighting, tiling, painting, flooring and assembly/disassembly of shop fixtures is desired, but not essential.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY • Ensure our store displays consistently meet high standards, providing customers with an exceptional viewing experience. • ​Provide essential support and contribute to practical tasks such as painting and assembling, to implement range presentation solutions that improve people’s life at home and exceed visitors’ shopping experience. • ​​Supporting the implementation of commercial changes and displays in the store, this will include basic wiring, tiling, painting, and assembly/disassembly of shop fixtures where required. • Keep visitors in mind when working on the shop floor, minimise disruption and remain aware at all times of the importance of safety and the visual impact for visitors.• ​Secure high quality, simplicity and cost-consciousness in the execution of work by following established routines. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many!RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV and Cover Letter with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires: • Medical questionnaire For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
