OUR TEAM WITHIN IKEA
You’ll work at the intersection of business growth and urban development, collaborating with local authorities, communities, and internal stakeholders to deliver smart, sustainable property solutions. You’ll lead with purpose, drive innovation, and help IKEA create places that inspire.
You’ll work at the intersection of business growth and urban development, collaborating with local authorities, communities, and internal stakeholders to deliver smart, sustainable property solutions. You’ll lead with purpose, drive innovation, and help IKEA create places that inspire.
Real Estate Development Leader
Job description
YOUR RESPONSABILITIES
• Lead the acquisition, leasing, development, and divestment of properties across Belgium • Build strong relationships with local authorities and external partners to secure planning and permitting approvals • Manage real estate risks, taxes, and obligations to protect IKEA’s interests • Oversee infrastructure and utility agreements, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth handover and operational readiness • Represent IKEA in property-related matters with landlords, tenants, and shared property associations • Champion IKEA values and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Lead the acquisition, leasing, development, and divestment of properties across Belgium • Build strong relationships with local authorities and external partners to secure planning and permitting approvals • Manage real estate risks, taxes, and obligations to protect IKEA’s interests • Oversee infrastructure and utility agreements, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth handover and operational readiness • Represent IKEA in property-related matters with landlords, tenants, and shared property associations • Champion IKEA values and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Profile
WHO YOU ARE
Are you ready to shape the future of IKEA’s property portfolio? We’re looking for a strategic and experienced real estate development professional to lead the acquisition, planning, and optimization of Belgium locations. You’ll play a key role in securing new sites, managing permits and approvals, and protecting the long-term value of our assets - ensuring our spaces are ready to meet the needs of the many.
To be successful in this role, we believe you have: • 6 years of experience in real estate development or asset management • Strong background in law, urban planning, architecture, or business administration • Proven experience working with public authorities and navigating permitting processes • Fluent knowledge of Dutch or French and English to be able to connect with all relevant stakeholders• A driver license B to be able to visit our units and partners• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery experience
Are you ready to shape the future of IKEA’s property portfolio? We’re looking for a strategic and experienced real estate development professional to lead the acquisition, planning, and optimization of Belgium locations. You’ll play a key role in securing new sites, managing permits and approvals, and protecting the long-term value of our assets - ensuring our spaces are ready to meet the needs of the many.
To be successful in this role, we believe you have: • 6 years of experience in real estate development or asset management • Strong background in law, urban planning, architecture, or business administration • Proven experience working with public authorities and navigating permitting processes • Fluent knowledge of Dutch or French and English to be able to connect with all relevant stakeholders• A driver license B to be able to visit our units and partners• Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery experience
Offer
APPLY NOW!
At IKEA, we like to give you the space to take control of your own development and growth. We believe in entrepreneurship and initiative and want to make it easy for you. In the first few weeks/months, you will be offered a 5-step development plan to get you started, with enough personal space to create the learning moments you need. We offer this structure and a supportive network of colleagues who will make sure you feel comfortable in this situation and give you time to learn, make mistakes and develop.
In addition to a competitive remuneration, we offer:
- Eco-vouchers - End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums - An additional allowance if you come by bike - Private leasing of an electric bike, we are happy to give you a boost - Comprehensive hospitalization insurance - A private accidents insurance - Pension savings - We also offer extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off - A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices - IKEA Tack! Loyalty reward, an additional deposit into your retirement savings based on our global results and your loyalty to IKEA - ONE IKEA Bonus: an additional bonus based on your shop's results - IKEA Benefits at work: a portal offer you great discount for well-known stores and brands - IKEA staff discount 15% on all your purchases - Team outings & staff parties, because togetherness is very important to us - A nice extra in case of legal cohabitation/marriage/birth/retirements to celebrate these beautiful moments
At IKEA, we like to give you the space to take control of your own development and growth. We believe in entrepreneurship and initiative and want to make it easy for you. In the first few weeks/months, you will be offered a 5-step development plan to get you started, with enough personal space to create the learning moments you need. We offer this structure and a supportive network of colleagues who will make sure you feel comfortable in this situation and give you time to learn, make mistakes and develop.
In addition to a competitive remuneration, we offer:
- Eco-vouchers - End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums - An additional allowance if you come by bike - Private leasing of an electric bike, we are happy to give you a boost - Comprehensive hospitalization insurance - A private accidents insurance - Pension savings - We also offer extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off - A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices - IKEA Tack! Loyalty reward, an additional deposit into your retirement savings based on our global results and your loyalty to IKEA - ONE IKEA Bonus: an additional bonus based on your shop's results - IKEA Benefits at work: a portal offer you great discount for well-known stores and brands - IKEA staff discount 15% on all your purchases - Team outings & staff parties, because togetherness is very important to us - A nice extra in case of legal cohabitation/marriage/birth/retirements to celebrate these beautiful moments