Head of Security & Resilience

At Vattenfall we dont just do energy we exist to help our customers power their lives in ever climate smarter ways. If you are looking for interesting challenges and the opportunity to be part of this change then join our diverse and talented team and make a difference.

Our Operational Unit (OU) Operations is looking for the right person to fill the position as

Head of Security & Resilience

for our offices in Hamburg and Stockholm. 

About the Security & Resilience Function

The Security & Resilience unit is part of the Change Efficiency & Effectiveness (CEE) department which serves as the central hub for managing change initiatives driving the Agile transformation and overseeing the Security function within BA Markets.

The CEE department consists of three units:

• Initiative Management & Planning
• Business Analysis & Enablement
• Security & Resilience

The Security & Resilience function is responsible for owning developing and implementing the local (BA-level) Security Management System which builds on the Group Security Management System and follows a risk-based approach.

Our work is guided by the Security Management Cycle through which we develop and execute an annual Security Plan based on identified and prioritised risks. This plan helps us progress toward our long-term strategic security objectives and vision.

We cover all aspects of security and resilience relevant to BA Markets and operate in accordance with several key regulations including Protective Security NIS-2 CER KRITIS and NCCS.

A core part of our role is to support and advise change initiatives within the Business Area on security-related topicssuch as security sensitivity and risk assessmentsand to propose appropriate mitigation measures.

Your key responsibilities:

• Own and continuously develop the Local Management System for BA Markets.
• Lead and strengthen the Security & Resilience function within the business area.
• Develop and implement a risk-based Security Plan aligned with both Group and BA Security & Resilience objectives ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Drive security awareness initiatives across the organisation.
• Plan and deliver regular training and awareness sessions on Business Continuity and Crisis Management.
• Ensure active engagement in Group Security Forums and represent BA Markets effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Change Efficiency & Effectiveness who also serves as the Business Area Security Officer (BASO).
• Lead and support a team of six employees based in Stockholm and Hamburg fostering professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications :

Your profile:

• Strong and broad expertise in the field of Security and Resilience.
• Proven experience in working systematically and risk-based with Security Management Systems.
• A skilled people manager with a genuine interest in leading and developing experienced senior colleagues.
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills enabling you to build strong relationships across Business Areas with Group functions and external stakeholders such as authorities.

Additional Information :

We welcome your application in English no later than 11th of June 2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Jil Ungethm via phone at. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation.

The trade union representatives in Sweden can be reached via Vattenfalls switchboard. Sven-Gunnar Gremlin Akademikerna and Anders Bohlin Unionen.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party called Validata. In addition a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process according to the Swedish legislation. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time