Head of Sustainability – TOMRA Collection

Anchored in TOMRAs vision of Leading the Resource Revolution sustainability lies at the core of our business model and strategy. Sustainability in TOMRA involves two critical aspects: maximizing the positive impact of our products and solutions on the environment and society our handprint and minimizing any negative sustainability effects resulting from our activities our footprint. An explicit part of our strategy is to become a fully circular business while being a safe fair and inclusive workplace. 

TOMRA has an ambitious sustainability strategy and our targets are validated by SBTi. We have both long short and annual targets associated with decarbonization. And our leadership bonuses are tied to our ability to meet annual sustainability goals.  

TOMRAs culture is one that prizes sustainability. Internal surveys show that our colleagues are passionate about this issue and feel proud to work somewhere with genuine purpose.  

As Head of Sustainability you will be the figurehead for our organizational transformation. Building on the strong foundation of knowledge capacity and goal-setting established across the company over recent years you will lead TOMRA Collection toward net zero. 

The Head of Sustainability leads the Sustainability department in TOMRA Collection currently consisting of two direct reports. In addition there are several roles throughout the global organization that have a dotted line to the Head of Sustainability and the sustainability team. Furthermore the Head of Sustainability collaborates closely with the teams in TOMRA Group Sustainability and the other TOMRA divisions. 

The Head of Sustainability reports to the Head of Strategy in TOMRA Collection. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Deliver on TOMRA Collections sustainability strategy and targets: Set direction targets and enable action across the organization to make sure targets are met 

• Report status towards our sustainability goals: Communicate progress to key stakeholders including employees leadership teams TOMRA Group and the Board of Directors 

• Drive and manage change: Motivate employees and leaders provide sustainability expertise build competence and develop solutions to make lasting change 

• Manage the sustainability team: Ensure team engagement goals deliverables and competencies for current and long-term needs 

• Improve sustainability reporting: Enhance the quality of sustainability reporting required by TOMRA Group including GHG scope 1-3 data and input to annual reporting  

• Embed sustainability into operations: Continuously find and support new ways to integrate sustainability into our regular operations. 

• Represent TOMRA Collection externally: Engage with customers and represent TOMRA Collection in external forums. 

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Qualifications :

• Higher university degree within business-related or technical subjects 

• Proven sustainability expertise 

• Track record of navigating complex organizations and influencing at all levels 

• Experience with driving and managing change preferably in an international setting 

Personal attributes 

• Excel at building and maintaining global relationships and networks 

• People-oriented leader dedicated to empowering and supporting the team members development 

• Strong communicator with excellent storytelling skills to inspire and engage at different levels functions and geographies 

• Ability to balance strategic vision with being hands-on in delivering results and quality  

• Ability to approach tasks with a structured and analytical mindset 

• Self-driven and comfortable finding solutions in uncertainty

Additional Information :

What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table 

• A rewarding unique and exciting full-time position in a fast-growing solid company focused on having a positive impact on the planet  

• Highly competent and passionate co-workers with strong collaboration globally 

• Professional challenges within a growing market-leading globaltechnology companywith purpose 

• Good opportunities for professional development and competence building through relevant training courses and seminars 

• 5 extra days holiday at Easter or Christmas time or between other public holidays in Norway 

• Excellent facilities in Asker with a modern gym and our own healthy and varied lunch restaurant 

• Hybrid working and flexible working hours- Including access to our shared office space at Epicenter in Oslo 

• Attractivecompensation package including insurances bonus and share scheme 

We wouldliketo hear from you even if you dont think you tick all the boxes and requirements but feel you strongly align with our values and can bring something special to TOMRA. 

As we are moving quite fast towards summer we would like to emphasize that we will go through candidates daily so please apply at soon as possible. Please also note that we can not promise you any feedback before primo August.    

Application deadline: 28. July (but please apply as soon as possible) 

If you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Mickal Fontaine (SVP Head of Strategy TC Strategy):  

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to reach out to Morten Vigen Kolek:/  

We use Semac background checks on final candidates as part of our recruitment process. 

TOMRA does not differentiate on the basis of gender race or ethnicity religion colour sexual orientation or identity disability age or other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.