Head of Collections Director

4 days ago


Älmhults Kommun, Sweden Inter IKEA Group Full time

About Our Museum

Located in Älmhult, Sweden, our museum is a global destination for design. We are the acclaimed institution founded by architects Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, acquired by IKEA Älmhult AB. Our mission is to inspire and educate students and young professionals in the field of architecture, design, and crafts. We aim to make our concept more accessible to more people.

We focus on initiatives that move IKEA and Älmhult forward. Our company 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.

Museum Overview

We are looking for a passionate furniture design specialist to lead and secure maintenance, research, and presentation of our museum collection.

The successful candidate will plan and prepare exhibitions and education/learning initiatives, securing a unique experience with exhibitions, seminars, education, trainings, workshops, and more.

This role involves initiating and leading acquisitions needed to maintain and keep our collection relevant and of highest quality.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Collections will be responsible for:

  • Leading and maintaining our museum collection
  • Planning and preparing exhibitions and education/learning initiatives
  • Initiating and leading acquisitions
  • Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve our goals

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, where you can share your passion for furniture design with like-minded individuals. If you have a burning interest in learning and sharing knowledge, we encourage you to apply.



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