HSEQ Manager - Norway

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Are you intrigued by delivering results and leading with purpose. Step into a role where your HSEQ leadership strengthens systems, develops people, and raises performance across Jotun Norway.

As HSEQ Manager, you will lead and develop the HSEQ department and support all functions in Norway, from our Binder Factory, Head Office and R&D Center, to our Vindal factory and all employees in Norway.

You will hold professional responsibility for HSEQ activities, policies, reporting, and training—securing compliance with Jotun HSEQ element requirements and Norwegian regulations in a complex, multi stakeholder environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop our HSEQ team—build competence, engagement, and consistent ways of working.
• Implement, maintain, and improve HSEQ policies/procedures and certification systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001); oversee internal/external audits.
• Set HSEQ and quality objectives/KPIs; analyze and report performance; follow up actions with stakeholders.
• Initiate and drive improvement projects (e.g., environmental clean‑up, waste reduction, fire risk reduction, energy management, and quality).
• Ensure robust emergency response and crisis management; act as key contact for authorities, fire brigade, and safety representatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications & personal qualities

• Methodical, proactive, accountable—plans ahead, prioritises, and delivers high‑quality results.
• Education in chemistry, process, or HSEQ; experience from a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO certification systems; familiarity with Norwegian law/regulations (auditing is a plus).
• Proven people leadership—able to coach, influence, and align managers across levels.
• Stakeholder‑savvy; collaborates effectively with authorities and emergency services; clear communicator in English (Norwegian is a bonus, but not a strong requirement).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

If you are interested in the position, please show your interest by applying and attaching both a CV and a brief motivation letter.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Operations Director Robin Arvidsson or HR Advisor Colin Daniel.

Application deadline: 01.02.2026

POSITION INFORMATION
 

Company:

Jotun A/S

Contract type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

01.02.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun has protected property for almost a century – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. ​As one of the world's leading paints and coatings manufacturers, we combine high quality with creativity and innovations.

Jotun's global headquarters is located in Sandefjord, Norway. Here, Jotun Norway has 1000 employees working in state-of-the-art facilities covering services from local factory operations at Vindal to global product development in our new research and development centre at Sandefjord, one of Northern Europe's largest privately owned R&D centres. The administration centre for Europe and Central Asia is located in Sandefjord, together with our local Norwegian operations.

We provide various career opportunities in finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.

Jotun is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. We believe that the real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and a diversity of professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, etc. We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying for a position and require additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.  

If you think this role is what you could do next, apply now!