Museum of Furniture Studies Manager

Älmhult is on its way to becoming a global destination for design. The Museum of Furniture Studies, the acclaimed institution founded by architects Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, has been acquired by IKEA Älmhult AB. Soon, one of the most comprehensive furniture collections in Northern Europe will re-launch in the southern Swedish province of Småland with a mission of inspiring and educating students and young professionals in the field of architecture, design and crafts. The ambition is to make the concept of the museum more accessible to more people.

IKEA Älmhult AB is focused on initiatives that move IKEA and Älmhult forward. The company also manages IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, Aktivitetshuset in Älmhult as well as IKEA Property, and it is part of Inter IKEA Group, which includes the product development centre IKEA of Sweden.

Job Description

The Museum of Furniture Studies Manager will establish The Museum of Furniture Studies in Älmhult and online, ensuring its attractiveness and contribution to Älmhult as a global design destination.

You will make sure that we develop and secure a unique experience through a constantly developing offer with exhibitions, seminars, education, trainings, workshops and more.

You will be responsible of securing running operations of The Museum of Furniture Studies, safeguarding a unique and relevant experience for all visitors (online and offline) at all times. In this role, you will lead and develop The Museum of Furniture Studies team, and create preconditions for your co-workers to perform and deliver as well as learn and develop. You lead by example and act according to our company values.

The museum is located in Älmhult, Småland, Sweden but you will work in an international arena.

We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English, latest by 9th of February.