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IKEA Foundation Event Planner Leiden Full-time Permanent employee Apply for this job Your mission The Event Planner coordinates and delivers seamless, high-quality and impactful events that support the IKEA Foundation's strategic priorities and ways of working. The role oversees end-to-end event logistics - from planning timelines and managing budgets to coordinating registrations, speakers, and event platforms - ensuring smooth and efficient execution across internal and external engagements. Working closely with the Stakeholder Engagement and Convening Specialist, Programme teams, Communications, and external partners, the Event Planner enables well-organised and engaging experiences that reflect the Foundation's values and brand. The role ensures that events are thoughtfully prepared, operationally sound, and responsive to real-time needs, while maintaining strong documentation, supplier coordination, and CRM management to support consistent delivery and continuous improvement. Your profile You have: - experience in administrative or event support roles; - proven track record of organising big meetings or small events in international settings; - familiarity with basic office software and online meeting tools; prior experience with productivity or workflow tools such as event management platforms, automation tools, or CRM systems; - strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring all logistical aspects of events are managed efficiently and accurately; - comfortable working in multicultural environments. You are: - motivated by living and sharing the values of the IKEA Foundation; - purpose and impact driven with a deep commitment to improving lives of people and the planet; - able to adapt to change and are always looking for ways to improve and develop with particular ability to use digital tools to reduce manual effort and improve how things get done; - comfortable exploring whether a tool or a ...