Loss Prevention Leader

Job Overview

IKEA Milton Keynes are looking to welcome a Loss Prevention Leader to their leadership team.

Your role will be to ensure a holistic and proactive safety and security risk handling function for the store. You will lead and develop a proactive and comprehensive agenda to create a healthy working environment, mitigating risks and ensuring that all Unit  &C co‑workers identify, assess and proactively handle those risks at a local level.

• Start Date of employment will be January 2026.
• Starting salary of £32,900 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• Domestic relocation support can be discussed at interview.
• 39 hours per week, working 5 days per week and includes alternate weekends.
• Flexibility can be discussed to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100s on high‑street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest‑free loans.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

• Experience in retail management with a working understanding in the field of Loss Prevention.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to make well‑balanced decisions in a fast‑paced omni‑channel environment.
• A skilled communicator with good stakeholder management skills, ability to set clear priorities and delegate responsibility.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment.
• Proficient analytical skills to be able to understand performance tracking using KPIs.
• Leadership skills to inspire, motivate, encourage and engage co‑workers and the wider management team by creating an open and collaborative culture built on shared motivation and accountability.

• Promote loss prevention in the Units, informing and sharing expertise to develop risk‑aware decision taking in relation to area and market goals.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to highlight the details of the root cause analysis to minimise business loss and financial impact of accidents and claims.
• Secure the implementation and follow‑through of INGKA Rules and local legislation, through coaching and guiding stakeholders. Ensure Business Risk and Compliance standards are met and provide a loss‑prevention‑focused environment.
• Support the Unit with the awareness of the right knowledge of the Unit stakeholders in relation to the Group S&S Rule by creating a risk & compliance culture, developing leadership and a conscious approach to identify and implement systems to detect, analyse and reduce business loss and prevent incidents and accidents.
• Implement the  &C agenda locally including KPI analysis of incidents within the unit with the correct stakeholders and be a point of contact for the Unit in matters connected to risk & compliance when it comes to local authorities and follow‑up.
• Work with the Area  &C Leader on KPI analysis to ensure a safe working environment and identify local training needs and work with the Area  &C Leader to implement solutions.

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face‑to‑face interview.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires a criminal records check.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Retail