Ethics & Integrity Specialist (investigator)

We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things! 

This role is part of the Ethics & Integrity team and reports to the Ethics & Integrity Manager. Together with the team, you will help shape and further develop how we work with ethics and integrity across the global Inter IKEA organisation. In this role, you will conduct inquiries and investigations into concerns raised through our Raise a Concern channels, including matters such as fraud, corruption, bribery, conflicts of interest, harassment, and discrimination. You will also lead training and awareness initiatives on topics such as concern handling and anti-corruption, while supporting preventive efforts that strengthen our IKEA culture and help foster a safe and ethical workplace. 

On a daily basis you will: 

• Support driving the global Ethics & Integrity agenda within Inter IKEA Group. 

• Operate the primary process of the Inter IKEA Group global whistleblowing scheme, the so called Raise a Concern platform. 

• Lead and support high level, complex and multi-faceted investigations for the Group Ethics Committee. Support with inquiries and investigations across other businesses. 

• Secure a consistent and ethical approach to inquiries and investigations across all businesses. 

• Provide training and learning sessions and maintain working routines in order to ensure professional and legally compliant concern handling practices. 

• Contribute to a continuous development of concern handling practices for Inter IKEA Group, e.g. in the field of data-forensics, the appliance of AI, or updating procedures and working methods. Focus on both preventive and reactive potential for the company. 

• Monitor data, trends and developments in the field of ‘raise a concern’.. Support with reporting on Ethics & Integrity topics. 

• Coordinate, facilitate and lead awareness and communication activities..   

For more information on Ethics & Integrity within Inter IKEA Group, please see: https://www.inter.ikea.com/en/how-we-do-business/ethics-and-integrity 

About you 

You have a natural interest in building relationships with people and enjoy working in a multinational organisation, currently in transformation. You strive for improvement, while balancing simplicity with excellence, and always consider the implications on the entire organisation.   

To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable: 

• Extensive investigation skills/experience, including, planning, fact finding, document analysis, non-confrontational interviews and report writing, with different topics (e.g. HR-related topics like harassment and discrimination as well as fraud and corruption.) 

• Well-developed communication skills, including verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, coaching and active listening 

• Experience in working with investigations in a global environment, within different cultures. 

• Experience with the responsible adoption of AI in business processes, combined with the practical use of AI tools in day-to-day work while maintaining high standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance. 

• Level of knowledge and understanding of compliance with a Code of Conduct and related policies 

• Lead based on trust, interdependency and inclusiveness in the context of the IKEA culture and values 

• Strong motivation to safeguard the integrity of the co-workers as well as the IKEA Brand 

• Analytical, conceptual and critical thinking capability; ability to identify key issues and develop relevant solutions in a structured way 

• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations 

• Relevant knowledge of applicable legal requirements and societal developments (e.g. whistleblowing, anti-corruption or handling of personal data) 

• An active professional certification is considered as an advantage (i.e. CFE, CPI or similar) 

• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience 

Additional information 
This is a fulltime role (40 hours per week) and based in Delft, The Netherlands. Does this sound like your next challenge? IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global workplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. 

We want to understand the why! Tell us, as part of your application, why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Interested? Submit your CV and motivation letter, in English, by 2 September 2026.