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People and Culture Manager

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  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
  • People & Ressources Humaines
  • Temps Complet

Description de poste

  • Numéro de l'offre: 319657

  • Date de publication: 27/11/2025



    • IKEA Peterborough, Customer Distribution Centre are looking to welcome a People and Culture Manager.

    Our team of over 1200 coworkers perform in a high volume, fast paced and agile environment to secure stock availability in our multi-channel market. We are looking to recruit a People and Culture manager who is motivated to lead with purpose, who will shape and develop our people strategy with a business perspective.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    • The Start Date of employment will be: January 2026
    • Starting salary from £45,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
    • 39 Hours working 5 days per week includes weekends and late nights.
    • 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.
    • Enhanced Parental Leave.
    • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay,
    • Enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
    • First Day Of School Paid Leave for Parents​.
    • Health & wellbeing support, learning & development.


    ..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#bc37fdd0-4ea1-11ec-94a5-4b383d67a8f9


    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Value & culture driven leadership experience, senior functional experience would be beneficial.
    • Relevant experience in People and Culture within the distribution, retail or a related high-volume sector is beneficial but not essential.
    • Relevant University degree is beneficial but not essential.
    • Able to build positive relationships and create a culture where everyone feels valued.
    • Experience of the following is beneficial:
    - Strategy development and stakeholder relations
    - Performance Management
    - HR Issue Resolution and Policy Management
    - Business Model Guidance
    • Proven ability to prioritise and organise your workload to make the most efficient use of available time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
    • Confidence to express ideas and opinions effectively through clear communication to influence and build effective relationships across all levels.
    • You have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    As part of the unit senior management group you will:

    • Guide and implement operational requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to support the implementation of the full range of People and Culture (P&C) strategy, solutions and activities.
    • Lead and coach the P&C Business Partners and Coordinators within the unit to provide support to the business and to build succession planning within the country.
    • Identify, evaluate and monitor actual and potential labour issues evolving internally or externally that could create significant risks for IKEA.
    • Supervise the implementation and follow up on the IKEA Employment standards and compliance in your unit, ensuring Ingka Total Rewards strategy is followed.
    • Participate and represent People & Culture in strategic business plan development and ongoing business meetings and decisions.
    • Coach Line Managers on solutions related to workforce, talent, co-worker engagement, organisational effectiveness, change management and Ingka Total Rewards. Ensuring they develop business and leadership competence and Performance Management for today & tomorrow by using the relevant competence building tools and methods to secure the wonderful customer experience in a multi-channel environment.
    • Actively foster an ongoing open dialogue with co-workers, their associations and other organisations, contributing to successful involvement of co-worker committees/trade unions to secure social partner commitment and alignment to contribute to the business needs, strategic goals and implementation of the business transformations.
    • Responsible for ensuring that the talent and succession goals for the assigned business areas are being consciously achieved, providing advice and expertise to line managers to secure a quality and timely process.
    • Provide co-worker relations expertise, co-worker insights and advice to the business functions, Unit P&C Business Partners in collaboration with Co-worker Relations Specialists


    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.

    This role will be open for applications until 10th December 2025

    • Please attach an updated CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role allowing us to get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete and submit their PI prior to interview.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.

    We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    Please contact Sharon Pearce should you have any questions about the role and if you have any questions regarding the recruitment experience, please contact Janice Chalkley, janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!












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