Vacant job

Do you want to be part of the journey to create Sweden's most sustainable circular city and create added value for our customers? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

We are looking for an Environmental and Sustainability Strategist

As an Environmental and Sustainability Strategist, you will work in a supportive role and in close collaboration with the company's various operations. You will plan, coordinate, develop, and follow up on the company's work within the environmental and sustainability areas. You will be part of the Quality and Sustainability department, which consists of three employees, and you will report to the Quality Manager.

We are certified in Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001). You will play a significant role in managing and developing the company's environmental management system.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead and develop the company's environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001, ensuring it remains integrated with other management systems.
• Coordinate the company's joint environmental forum and support the organization with cross-company environmental issues, such as permits, laws, and other requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of the company's sustainability report and climate accounting.
• Be responsible for reporting sustainability data to Borås Municipality.
• Coordinate the company's work on chemical management and serve as the system owner and support provider for the company's chemical management system (Chemgroup).
• Coordinate the company's work on emergency plans and compliance with the Seveso directive.
• In collaboration with the department, coordinate the company's compliance work, including support and system responsibility for the compliance tool (Notisum).
• Drive investigations and projects within the environmental area as needed.
• Participate in various networks and collaboration forums, and stay updated on current trends, legislation, etc., within the environmental and sustainability fields.

Your background and personal qualities

You have a university degree in a field relevant to the position, or other education/experience that we consider equivalent. You also have several years of work experience in environmental and sustainability work, such as with environmental management systems, sustainability reporting, permit issues, and authority communication, preferably in a coordinating role. It is an advantage if you are trained as an internal auditor, at least in environmental matters (ISO 14001), but preferably in several standards.

To succeed in the role, you have good project management skills and can coordinate different forums and groups. You are accustomed to developing and implementing cross-business methods and processes. It is important that you communicate and collaborate well, but also that you dare to challenge your surroundings – of course, with respect and integrity. You need to be good at seeing both details and the big picture/context to plan and ensure that focus is placed on what is important, both in the short and long term.

As a person, you are structured and meticulous, but also analytical, flexible, and innovative. You have a strong desire to both develop and be developed, and you naturally have a burning interest in environmental and sustainability issues.

For this role, a B driver's license is required, as well as the ability to express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish and English. You work comfortably with the most common programs/applications in the Office package and preferably have previous experience with system administration.

In addition to your previous knowledge and experience, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

What do we offer?

We value good conditions for a sustainable working life for our employees, with a good work environment and opportunities for continuous development. To achieve this, we offer a workplace with developmental tasks in an exciting industry. We invest in employee health with several wellness benefits and activities. We have competitive employment terms and good benefits as a complement. Circularity, care, and forward-looking are our core values, which are reflected both within the company and towards customers.

All leaders in the company work according to a leadership platform where the focus is on development, performance, engagement, and acting as good role models.

Good to know

The position is a permanent full-time employment (probationary period may apply) starting as soon as possible or according to agreement.

Apply by 2026-06-21. Selection is made on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

As part of our security work and our goal to be a safe and attractive employer, we conduct background checks as well as alcohol and drug tests on all candidates who are considered for employment.

Some positions with us are covered by security clearance. This means that a security investigation with register check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may become relevant before an employment decision is made. For tasks that require it, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement.

If you have questions or would like more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting Quality Manager, Justina Johansson, at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) / 072-976 62 37.

Our vision is to create Sweden's most sustainable circular city together with the citizens of Borås. Borås Energi och Miljö is responsible for infrastructure in Borås, such as district heating, waste management, water, and sewage. We have over 380 employees and a turnover of approximately 1.3 billion. The company is part of Borås Stadshus and is one of Borås's most exciting and developmental workplaces.

We should reflect our customers as well as society at large and rely on employees with different competencies. We strive to employ people with different backgrounds and value the knowledge and experience this brings.

Before each recruitment, we decide which recruitment channels to use, and therefore we decline further offers of competence mediation, advertising, or recruitment assistance.