Health and Safety Specialist

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Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.


Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

Health and Safety Specialist/Arbetsmiljöingenjör
The Health, Safety and Security team has the global responsibility to secure Volvo Cars prerequisites to fulfill legal compliance and corporate strategy ambitions within work environment, including company health services, wellness program and corporate security. With global standards and local adaption we define and implement common policies and strategies for work environment and health services to support Volvo Cars overall People Strategy. 

The Health & Safety team in Sweden consist of 9 people supporting the Swedish business units.
In this role as Health & Safety Specialist you will be part of a smaller team situated in Olofström and you will have your own area of responsibility but also work close together with the other Swedish team members. 

Main responsibilities
•    Secure that appropriate actions are taken according to legislation and Volvo Cars procedures 
•    Coach and train the organization in health and safety area
•    Expert support to executive team, managers and contact persons in their work to meet legal requirements and continually develop and improve the work environment 
•    From time to time manage projects within the Health & Safety area 
•    Contribute to development of Health & Safety processes

Required qualifications
•    Work Environment Engineer or equivalent
•    H&S experience
•    Knowledge of Swedish legislation in the field of work environment and experience of government contacts
•    Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken
•    Industry and global experience are meritorious as well as leadership experience

Personal qualities
•    Manage complexity
•    Able to work independently as well as in team
•    Ability to think and act operationally as well as strategic
•    Analytical skills 
•    Communication skills 
•    Balance stakeholders

How to Learn More And Apply
Closing date for applications is 30 September 2021. If you have questions regarding the process please contact Senior Recruiter Craig Schlebusch craig.schlebusch@volvocars.com 

Please note, due to GDPR we cannot accept application through E-mail