Core Value Leader Health & Safety

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

At Volvo Construction Equipment, safety is more than a priority – it is a core value that guides everything we do. 

As Core Value Leader Safety, you will play a key role in driving a proactive safety culture across Sales Regions Europe and International, supporting both our own operations and our retail network. Through leadership, expertise and collaboration, you will help ensure strong safety performance and continuous improvement across multiple markets. 

In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for Occupational Health & Safety within the Sales organisation, working closely with the Volvo CE Head of Safety, regional sales teams and retail partners. Together, you will strengthen a people-centric and proactive approach to safety across our international distribution network. 

The position offers flexibility in location. The role can be based at one of our owned retail operations in Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Sweden or Germany, or at another Volvo CE office in Europe. 

 

Your responsibilities 

As Core Value Leader Safety, you will drive the development and implementation of safety frameworks, standards and initiatives across the sales organisation and retail network. 

Your responsibilities include: 

• Leading the development and implementation of Occupational Health & Safety policies, standards and roadmaps 
• Acting as the Safety champion for the Sales organisation, supporting regions and retail partners with methodologies, tools and best practices 
• Strengthening a proactive safety culture through awareness, engagement and training activities 
• Planning and coordinating safety audits and assessments across Volvo CE and the retail network together with regional safety champions 
• Conducting and supporting safety assessments to identify workplace hazards and unsafe practices 
• Establishing tracking, reporting and follow-up structures to monitor safety performance and support senior leadership 
• Analysing regulatory changes and working conditions to ensure continued compliance with relevant safety standards 
• Supporting accident investigations and root cause analysis to identify preventive actions and share learnings across the organisation 

Who you are 

You are a passionate safety professional who believes that strong safety performance is built through leadership, engagement and continuous improvement. 

You combine solid safety expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to influence stakeholders across an international organisation and retail network. 

You likely bring: 

• Extensive experience working with Occupational Health & Safety 
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and other relevant international safety standards 
• Experience from safety audits, assessments and incident investigations 
• A structured and analytical approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement 
• The ability to coach, engage and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international environment 
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. Additional languages are considered an advantage. 

Qualifications 

• Degree in a technical, engineering or business-related field 
• Trained or certified auditor / assessor 
• Experience of project or change management in an international environment 
• Nationally or internationally recognised health and safety qualification
• Willingness to travel regularly within Volvo CE’s international retail network 

Why Volvo CE 

At Volvo Construction Equipment, our core values Safety, Quality and Environmental Care guide everything we do. In this role, you will have the opportunity to strengthen safety culture across an international retail network and contribute to safer workplaces every day. 

You will join a collaborative global organisation where people, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of how we work. 

Ready for the next move? 

We look forward to receiving your application. The last day to apply is 15 October. 

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable

For more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager, David Herwarth von Bittenfeld, david.herwarth.von.bittenfeld@volvo.com  

Join us in shaping a safer and more sustainable future. 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.