Head of Sustainable Business

At Sandvik, responsible business practices have always been, and will always be, a fundamental part of our business model and strategy. Our Sustainable Business framework helps us align our sustainability practices so that they can be applied consistently to all our company processes, creating a common view and improved transparency. We are now looking for someone to take the lead in our continuous development within the area of sustainability in the position as Head of Sustainable Business. In this key role, you develop and implement a global sustainability strategy for Sandvik, including goals and targets, to ensure that the Sustainable Business framework is a business advantage for our organization. In this position, we welcome you to the opportunity to strongly influence our organization and thereby, shaping your own work. By driving and developing your role, and area or responsibility, you are one of our key players in Sandvik – taking our profile and strategy to the next level. As Head of Sustainable Business, you report to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel. The location for this position is Stockholm and some travel is a natural part of this position. Your mission – To successfully develop and set the direction for our sustainable business In this position, your main responsibilities are to develop a sustainability strategy for the whole Sandvik Group. You coach, and work closely with, experts within the business of each Business Area and Product Area to ensure alignment in this changing and demanding landscape. With key focus Governance, Partners, Environmental Footprint and People – all of which have an impact on the framework - you cooperate closely with both these areas and related areas, to ensure we are driving the right activities and generating awareness and ways of doing business to achieve the best effect. You analyze, plan, coordinate, execute and communicate Sandvik’s Sustainability program and advise the organization on how to improve the performance of business operations and processes related to sustainability. You further ensure that sustainability aspects are included in relevant policy and strategy documents, including inclusion of information required by Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), UN Global Compact, FSTE4Good and other relevant indices. You also issue a sustainability report and sustainability input to the Annual report. Another key aspect of your job is to ensure constructive and transparent dialogues with investors, customers, peers and other relevant stakeholders, and making sure that key stakeholders and DJSI, FSTE4Good and other relevant entities receive the correct information. Furthermore, you assist Group Communication in managing media coverage on sustainability. Your character – An inspiring leader who stands for change and progress We are looking for someone with a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, International Relations or related areas such as human rights, labor conditions, environment, anti-corruption and corporate governance. A Master’s degree within any of these areas is considered advantageous. You have at least ten years’ experience of directly related work and profound theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainability. Experience from working in a large international company, preferably in other countries, is necessary to succeed in this position. A sustainability audit certification such as Fair Labor Association, SA 8000 or AccountAbility (AA1000) is considered advantageous. We are writing the rules and creating history, which is why we admire your passion for sustainability and your visionary thinking. You are driven and highly motivated to reach any goal and deliver substance. It is important to deliver results and drive synergies, so to be customer focused, self-driven, open-minded, independent and a team-player are all important aspects to succeed. You drive and deliver, challenge when needed and are a strong communicator who can support your ideas, will push when needed but also get people to open up, understand and come onboard with the changes you are proposing and driving. You are a true role-model who inspire people to think differently, take responsibility and give them the tools to grow. At Sandvik, we strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Application Send your application no later than September 7, 2018. Read more about Sandvik and apply at , Job ID: R0002085. Recruiting Manager Åsa Thunman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Anne Thunström, Executive Talent Acquisition Manager, +46 (0)26 260 394 Union contacts Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014 Anna Åkesson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 264 735 Inga Åhlén, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 260 302 For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444. Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilize. In light of this, we respectfully decline any contact with marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2017, the Group had approximately 43,000 employees and sales of 91 billion SEK in more than 150 countries within continuing operations