Job Description
Join IKEA: We're Hiring a Forest Management Advisor for Sustainable Forestry Initiatives in Portugal
Location: Portugal (Central and North Regions)
Company: IKEA Industry
Position Type: Full-Time
About you
Are you passionate about sustainable forestry and eager to make a tangible impact on the environment and local communities? IKEA Industry is on the lookout for an experienced Forest Management Advisor to lead our ambitious land lease project in Portugal. This is your chance to join the world's leading home furnishing retailer and be at the forefront of promoting sustainable land use and biodiversity.
About the role
As our Forest Management Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in executing our goal to lease 10,000 hectares of baldios, work closely with local stakeholders, and implement forestry best practices that align with our commitment to sustainability and climate-positive actions. Your expertise will help to ensure a reliable wood supply for our supply chain while enhancing IKEA's competitiveness and brand image.
Key responsibilities
• Secure and manage Use Assignment Agreements with baldios land management in line with IKEA's sustainability and business goals.
• Oversee sustainable forestry operations, including natural regeneration of Pinus pinaster, ensuring compliance with FSC standards.
• Serve as a liaison between IKEA, local landowners, and management councils to foster strong, collaborative relationships.
• Advocate for and implement eco-friendly initiatives to mitigate wildfire risks, promote soil conservation, and support biodiversity.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliver transparent reporting to key stakeholders.
• Develop a pipeline of properties for forest investments, evaluate the potential properties, build comprehensive business cases for forest investment opportunities, and ensure that the properties deliver expected outcomes in alignment with the established business cases.
If you…
• share the humanistic IKEA values and act in a way which creates an atmosphere of trust, respect, continuous improvements and togetherness
• have advanced degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• have significant experience in forestry management and understanding of Portuguese forest land legislation.
• have proven track record in contract negotiation and project management in forestry settings.
• have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage successfully with diverse stakeholder groups.
• are fluent in Portuguese and English, with excellent communication abilities.
…we are looking for someone just like you!
What we offer
• An impactful role in a global organization dedicated to making a positive difference.
• Career development opportunities within IKEA's vast network.
• A collaborative and value-driven work environment.
Additional Information
We look forward to receive your application before December 5, 2024.
What We Do
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment.
The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers.
The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system. Today, 12 different groups of companies market and sell the IKEA product range under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Any jobs published on this page are offered by different companies operating under the IKEA Trademark.
IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.
