Director Staff Functions H&S Nordics - Under tillsättning eller tillsatt, ej sökbar

Do you want to play a key role in driving Health & Safety (H&S) initiatives across the Nordics and internationally? Are you passionate about leading culture change, ensuring compliance, and shaping strategic H&S programs? Join our team as Director Staff Functions H&S Nordics, where you will have a significant impact on our health and safety landscape within Vattenfall.

Work tasks

As the Director Staff Functions H&S Nordics, you will lead H&S initiatives in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, as well as act as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Corporate Staff Functions (SF) internationally. Reporting to the Vice President of Health & Safety, you will become a key member of the Global H&S Management Team. This role involves managing a Swedish H&S team while working closely with international stakeholders across all Business Areas and Staff Functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead a team of H&S specialists, including Health Services in Sweden.
  • Drive culture change towards achieving World Class Health & Safety.
• Strategic Initiatives:
  • Develop and implement H&S strategies, plans, KPIs, and standards tailored for Staff Functions internationally.
  • Support Center of Excellence in international projects and initiatives.
• Country-Level H&S Management:
  • Represent H&S in Swedish work environment fora.
  • Handle country-specific H&S requirements, including networks, legal systems, and mandatory training.
• Health Services Oversight:
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements for health support in Sweden, such as reintegration programs and medical examinations.
  • Maintain and oversee contracts with health suppliers.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Ensure alignment with ISO 45001 standards for H&S management systems in Staff Functions.
  • Proactively monitor, report, and advise on H&S compliance and legislative changes across the region.

Qvalifications

We value both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. You are a skilled communicator who listens actively, builds credibility, and inspires trust. With a structured approach and a proactive mindset, you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and are committed to driving results.

• Education and Experience:
  • A relevant Master’s degree.
  • Background as an H&S engineer or specialist with broad experience in health matters both nationally and internationally.
  • Proven track record as an international manager, including experience implementing strategic initiatives and improvements.
• Skills:
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including unions, workers’ councils, and line managers.
  • Highly structured and proactive in approach.
  • Fluency in English and Swedish.

Conditions

Geographical Scope

• Primary Responsibility: Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
• SPOC for Staff Functions: Covering employees in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the UK.
• Location - This role is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Join our customer in making a difference in Health & Safety! Apply now to contribute to a safer, healthier work environment across global operations.