Forestry Leader

As a Raw Material Leader in Forestry you will:

• Drive the Forest Agenda 2030: Lead the implementation and update of IKEAs Forest Agenda 2030 with a focus on biodiversity human rights climate action and responsible sourcing.
• Develop Strategic Wood Supply Direction: Support the execution and update of strategic wood supply direction in alignment with IKEAs business and sustainability objectives.
• Advocate for Responsible Forest Management: identify opportunities and work with policymakers NGOs and industry peers to promote sustainable forest management practices and balanced legislative frameworks.
• Engage with Forest Certification Systems: Collaborate with FSC PEFC and other stakeholders to uphold certification integrity and increase the availability of wood from More Sustainable Sources (currently FSC certified and recycled wood).
• Drive Innovation in Forest Management: Promote practices such as climate and biodiversitysmart forest management closertonature approaches and sustainable harvesting techniques.
• Engage Stakeholders: Identify and build partnerships with NGOs academia and other stakeholders to improve and advance IKEAs leadership in responsible forestry.
• Strengthen Knowledge Sharing: Ensure forestry expertise is accessible across IKEA teams and aligned with IKEA sustainability strategies.
• Support Reporting and Traceability: Contribute to compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the EU CSRD by supporting data collection metric development and monitoring progress.
• Support Crisis Communication: Contribute to effective communication and stakeholder engagement during media and NGO campaigns related to forestry.

Qualifications :

About you

We are looking for a dynamic leader passionate about forest and forestry and making an impact through collaboration and innovation. You can inspire engage and navigate complexity with confidence. Key qualifications include:

• Deep Forest and Forestry Knowledge: Expertise in forest management conservation restoration and responsible wood sourcing.
• Strong Advocacy and Communication Skills: Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and promote responsible practices.
• Strategic Thinking and Leadership: strong leadership skills ability to balance sustainability goals with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Good knowledge of certification systems (e.g. FSC PEFC) NGOs and forest industry.
• Commitment to IKEAs Vision and Values: Passion for creating a positive impact for the planet people and business.
• Understanding of auditing in forest supply chain

To Succeed in This Role You will need:

• Good knowledge of responsible forest management forest ecosystems functions the role of forest and forestry in climate and biodiversity.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU Green Deal Global deforestationfree regulations).
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and drive collaboration.
• Knowledge of or experience of working with innovative practices in forest management or wood sourcing.

Additional Information :

This is a permanent position based in lmhult Sweden.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Eliza PawlikRykaczewska .

If you have questions about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People & Culture Recruiter Femina Karlsson at 

We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English latest by 15 January 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come through so dont wait to apply!