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Cyber Security & Privacy Compliance Leader, IKEA Taastrup (Service Office)

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  • Taastrup, Denmark
  • Risk & Compliance

Job Description

  • Job ID: 331833

  • Date posted: 11/05/2026

    • Who you are

    We are looking for a collaborative and proactive colleague who is passionate about protecting our company’s information and ensuring that we meet all requirements within Cyber Security and Data Privacy. You bring at least two years of experience within Data Privacy, Information Security or Cyber Security compliance, and you are comfortable working independently while building strong relationships across the organisation. Strong communication skills, a structured mindset and the ability to challenge and support the business are essential.

    You have solid knowledge of:
    • GDPR and relevant EU Data Privacy regulations
    • Best practices within Information Security and Cyber Security
    • The principles of Privacy by Design

    You bring:
    • Minimum 2 years of experience working with data protection or cybersecurity compliance
    • Strong English communication skills
    • A proactive, service-minded and solution-oriented approach
    • Flexibility and openness to new tasks and responsibilities


    It is an advantage if you have:
    • Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISM or experience with ISO 27701
    • Experience with OneTrust
    • Experience working in a global matrix organisation
    • A relevant Master’s degree, e.g. in Law, IT Security or similar.

    Your responsibilities

    As Cyber Security & Privacy Compliance Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring independent oversight and challenges of Ingka’s Cyber Security and Privacy framework. Your main responsibilities include:

    • Leading and providing continuous oversight and challenges of Ingka’s Cyber Security & Privacy framework incl. Manage and report data breaches and address data subject requests
    • Identifying gaps in goals, strategy, and implementation, including deviations in timelines and delivery
    • Reviewing, mapping, and challenging the Cyber Security & Privacy framework to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal requirements
    • Providing regular, independent reporting to Management on progress, risks and required follow-up actions
    • Prioritizing and coordinating the work of Cyber Security & Privacy Compliance Specialists to ensure alignment with Digital strategies. Securing and guiding the organization for training and awareness in information security-related tasks
    • Liaising with Internal Audit, external experts and industry bodies to benchmark and strengthen Ingka’s Cyber Security and Privacy work
    • Work actively with Ingka Group matrix and external authorities to provide regular and independent reporting and oversight

    About this work area

    Our mission is to secure effective Cyber Security and Data Privacy practices that support IKEA’s business processes by maintaining, developing and supporting reliable, robust and efficient digital products and platforms. This work contributes directly to IKEA’s growth and to improving the everyday life of our customers. We work closely with the organization to ensure high awareness among coworkers and to build strong capabilities within compliance and risk management.

    In this role, you will be part of the Business Risk & Compliance team in IKEA Denmark. The team consists of three colleagues, and you will report to the Business Risk & Compliance Manager.

    Questions and support? Let's connect!

    If you have job-specific questions, please contact: Lena.Vandal@ingka.ikea.com

    Other information

    • The position is fulltime (37 hours per week) on an individual contract. Overtime is included in the salary
    • You can work both from home and from the office in Taastrup, but we expect you to be onsite at least three days per week
    • Salary follows IKEA’s salary policy and includes pension
    • We offer a range of benefits such as health insurance, massage, canteen, staff discount, partner discount club, annual gift and bonus
    • Start date: As soon as possible. (Please note that we do not offer relocation packages or assistance with documents.)
    • Apply no later than the 24th of Maj 2026.

    We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and may close the job posting once we have found the right candidate. As this is a key position, we reserve the right to request a criminal record during the recruitment process.

    Like homes, talent is also diverse, and in IKEA we have a passion for real people. When applying for jobs, some are discouraged if they do not meet every single competence area, but please feel free to still apply. We would love to get to know you as there is a wide range of opportunities in IKEA, based on desire, ability, and experience - whether you are young, senior, or somewhere in between. We hope you will join us on this adventure and we are looking forward to hearing from you!
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