IKEA UK BREAKS ALL RECORDS AS OVER 3 730 JOB SEEKERS APPLY TO OXFORD STREET STORE
IKEA creates 150 jobs for its most innovative store in a city to date. It will open Spring 2025
The highly anticipated Oxford Street IKEA store has been inundated with 3,730 applications. The unprecedented interest in 150 positions available is the biggest response ever seen by the UK home furnishings retailer.
IKEA, building on its reputation as a top employer, has invested consistently in its coworker offer. It offers the Real Living Wage, which is set independently at PS13.85 an hour 1, along with comprehensive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and enhanced parental leave.
The successful applicants will receive multi-skilled positions, which may include working in different departments. No two days will ever be the same. The store is the most innovative IKEA yet. It combines traditional retail with digital solutions and sustainable practices.
Matt Gould said, “This extraordinary response shows the incredible appeal of becoming a member of the IKEA family.” We are delighted to see the enthusiasm for our most modern store, and look forward to building an inclusive team to help shape urban retail in London.
IKEA is now moving into the evaluation phase due to the high level of interest. IKEA is a values-based company and recruits based on culture and values. Previous experience is not considered. The new coworkers will be joining an environment of collaboration and entrepreneurship, as IKEA is looking for creative and innovative problem-solvers.
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Matt finished: We’re looking for new members to our Oxford Street team from all walks to help us reach our goal of improving the lives of many. The roles we offer are varied, ranging from helping customers understand their needs and wants to replenishing the shop. “All co-workers in the first central London store will have an opportunity to gain valuable life and work skills.”
Cllr Geoff Barraclough is Westminster City Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development. He added:“A recovering Oxford Street brings not only top brands but also good quality jobs to London’s West End. It’s great to see IKEA create 150 quality jobs. As brands take up space on Oxford Street, there will be more opportunities. Westminster Employment Service helps recruit locals to these jobs as part of its pledge to ensure everyone in Westminster benefits.
IKEA Benefits to Working at
IKEA offers all employees a salary starting at PS13.85 an hour on 1 stMay 2025. The following are some of the key benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements
- IKEA Career Growth: Co-workers can choose their next position at their own pace in any area of the company, locally or globally.
- Enhanced Parental leave
- Salad bar, fruits, and hot/cold beverages are all included in the free healthy meal.
- Life Assurance Benefit Increased to Four Times Annual Salary
- After probation, you can get a loan with no interest for any reason.
- Virtual GP Service and Wellbeing Center with Mental, Physical Health and Nutrition Resources
- TACK, which is Swedish for “Thank You”, is a program designed to help employees save money towards retirement after five years of service. This program also includes enhanced pension contributions from the employer.
The face-to-face interviews will take place at the start of February. Successful applicants can expect to begin their new roles as early as March. Before the grand opening of the Oxford Street store, new co-workers must complete an 8-week onboarding program at IKEA Hammersmith.
Visit IKEA.co.uk/careers for more information on careers at IKEA, and the differences in how they are done.
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