Environmental Operations Specialist at Elgiganten

Elgiganten is Sweden's leading retailer of consumer electronics, appliances, and kitchens. We currently have nearly 3,400 employees and a total of 170 Phonehouse stores and department stores across the country. As an employee at Elgiganten, you are part of something much larger, and the business consists of several important functions such as department stores, retail, e-commerce, Nordic central warehouse, and customer service. Join us and be part of our success!

Do you want to help shape the future of environmental work in one of the Nordic region's largest retail chains?

Then the role of Environmental Operations Specialist at Elgiganten could be your next step.

Your role as Environmental Operations Specialist:

As an Environmental Operations Specialist, you will be the link between strategy and practical implementation in Elgiganten's environmental work. You will play a central role in reducing our environmental impact and contributing to our vision of a more sustainable retail industry.

You will be responsible for our ISO 14001 certified environmental management system, ensure compliance with environmental legislation, and drive the development of our environmental work forward. The role combines strategy and execution, turning our goals into actual results throughout the organization.

You will also be the spokesperson for our environmental work, both internally and in some cases externally, and work closely with the sales and operations organization in our department stores, retail locations, and headquarters. You will work to ensure that all parts of the organization have the right knowledge, tools, and conditions to succeed. To create real impact, this role involves travel to our department stores and retail locations across the country.

Your main responsibilities:

• Be responsible for, develop, and follow up our ISO 14001 certified environmental management system
• Ensure that the company complies with relevant environmental legislation
• Conduct internal audits and drive continuous improvements
• Set goals, requirements, and strategic guidelines for our environmental work
• Create engagement and knowledge throughout the organization through training, workshops, and digital solutions
• Collaborate with the marketing department to ensure that our external communication reflects real results
• Be a support and advisor for both leaders and employees on environmental-related issues

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about environmental issues and wants to make a real difference! You have both strategic insight and the ability to drive operational work towards goals. You thrive in an independent role with significant responsibility and find it easy to create engagement and collaborate across departmental boundaries.

To succeed, you need to be structured, communicative, and have a high work capacity. You have a holistic perspective, enjoy having multiple projects running simultaneously, and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.

We believe that you:

• Have good knowledge of environmental work and applicable legislation
• Have experience working with or being responsible for environmental management systems (preferably ISO 14001)
• Are accustomed to expressing yourself clearly in speech and writing, both in Swedish and English
• Have a valid driver's license (B)

Meritorious:

• Post-secondary education in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Experience of change management in larger organizations
• Good computer skills and knowledge of the Office suite

Who are we?

Our culture is important to us, and our values permeate everything we do. We are now looking for a colleague who wants to be part of our community and, like us, is driven by and shares our values: Win Together, Play Together, Grow Together, and be Different Together.

At Elgiganten, we believe that our differences make us stronger, and our cohesion is a strength. Here, driven individuals with a strong interest in both our customers and each other work together. Those who see opportunities, enjoy rapid changes, and are driven to contribute to positive results tend to thrive with us. We are people with energy who have the ability to take initiative and want to develop.

Development with us:

Our goal is to become the industry's best employer, and we believe we can achieve this through good leadership. At Elgiganten, a good leader creates engagement, job satisfaction, and motivated employees. Development and internal training are areas we have chosen to invest in, including training in knowledge, leadership, and development in one's field.

Other:

Employment type: Permanent, with a six-month probationary period

Scope: Full-time

Start date: By agreement

Location: The position is based at our headquarters in Kungsholmen, Stockholm. Centrally located in Stockholm but involves travel to our department stores and retail locations several times a month.

Application deadline: 2026-01-04. Applications are evaluated continuously, which means that the position may be filled before the application deadline.

At Elgiganten, we strive for diversity and therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, or ethnic background. Please note that we use tests and background checks as part of the recruitment process. We look forward to your application! Register your CV and apply for the position by clicking the link.