Do you want to turn sustainability requirements into real business impact across an international business

We are looking for a Sustainability Manager to drive and further develop Orkla House Care's sustainability agenda across our global operations, in line with Orkla ASA's sustainability ambitions.

This is a hands-on and cross-functional role, where you will work in close alignment to where key business decisions and development take place, to ensure that sustainability is embedded into daily operations, decision-making, and our value chain. You will act as a central subject-matter expert, partnering with and constructively challenging the business. You will translate sustainability requirements into practical actions and help shape how we operate going forward.

The Sustainability Manager is part of the Quality, Compliance & Sustainability team, led by the Quality & Compliance Director. You will also benefit from collaborations with the extensive expertise available within Orkla Sustainability Center of Excellence, other Orkla portfolio companies, and participate in the Orkla Sustainability Network.

Success in this role requires a high degree of ownership, a structured approach, and the ability to influence and drive progress across the organization.

Your main responsibilities

• Drive and follow up on the implementation of OHC's sustainability strategy
• Ensure compliance with relevant EU and Nordic sustainability regulations (e.g. CSRD/ESRS), and translate requirements into practical, fact-based solutions grounded in operational reality.
• Lead ESG data collection, governance, and reporting, including ownership of external sustainability reporting to Orkla ASA and other stakeholders
• Define and follow up on sustainability KPIs, ensuring measurable progress and continuous improvement
• Coordinate and drive sustainability initiatives across functions and sites, e.g. leading CO2 Reduction Plan, due diligence processes, double materiality assessments, Ethical Trade annual report, and ESG-related risk management
• Act as an internal subject-matter expert and a key voice for how sustainability is approached across OHC in a structured and consistent way, including supporting sustainable products, packaging, and sourcing initiatives, and customer and supplier sustainability requirements
• Prepare decision-making material and provide clear, fact-based, and forward-looking recommendations to management

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as sustainability, engineering, business, or supply chain
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within sustainability, ESG, compliance, or related fields, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing
• Practical experience with EU sustainability regulations (e.g. CSRD/ESRS) and their implementation
• Experience of working hands-on with sustainability topics across the value chain (e.g. product, packaging, sourcing, manufacturing)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate and drive alignment across functions, sites and external stakeholders
• Experience in driving cross-functional initiatives, with the ability to plan, structure, and follow through project and change processes from concept to implementation.
• Ability to translate sustainability requirements into practical, business-relevant actions and solutions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and communicate complex topics clearly and effectively to both operational teams and senior stakeholders

Experience considered as an advantage

• Experience from international or multi-site organizations
• Experience working with sustainability data, reporting, and analytical tools, including Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI) and data visualization
• Experience of working in more complex or regulated environments (e.g. broad EU compliance scope, multiple frameworks)

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a structured and proactive professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys turning strategy into action.

You take ownership naturally, work in a structured and execution-oriented way, and ensure progress by turning complex topics into concrete actions. You are a strong collaborator and influencer, able to build trust across functions, sites, and external partners, while also challenging and guiding the business on sustainability-related decisions.

You combine sustainability expertise with strong business understanding and are motivated by translating requirements into practical, value-adding solutions that work in an operational context.

You identify with Orkla House Care's values: Passion, Results, Integrity, Diversity and Empowerment.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, background, or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience, we welcome your application - even if you don't meet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value, and you might be the right fit for our team.

What can Orkla House Care offer you?

In this role you will have:

• A key position driving sustainability across the full value chain
• Close collaboration with engaged colleagues across functions and countries
• Being part of Orkla Sustainability Network alongside key sustainability roles in the other Orkla companies
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development

You will also benefit from:

• Modern office facilities at Skøyen with great views
• Access to canteen, bike parking, and well-equipped gym with group classes
• Employee sports clubs, and employee shop
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home (hybrid setup)
• Competitive compensation and insurance schemes

This role requires some travel.

Application deadline is 14 June, we will review applications on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions regarding the role, you are welcome to contact Orkla House Care's Quality & Compliance Director, Kristin Hoff Hadland on tel. +47 450 02 150.

For more information about Orkla House Care, please visit:
https://www.orklahousecare.com/

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

Orkla House Care is 100% owned by Orkla ASA. Orkla House Care is the leading provider of brushes, rollers and other painting tools. Including relevant consumables such as sanding, tape, protection gear and cleaning equipment. The main markets are the Nordic countries, Benelux and the UK. The main proprietary brands are Jordan, Harris, Anza, Spekter, SAM and Hamilton. Sales are mainly through traditional paint shops and trade merchants. The business has around 700 employees and the total business has a turnover of approximately 1,6 billion Norwegian kroner. Most of the products are self-produced and distributed through Bankeryd in Sweden, and Bromsgrove in the UK. The head office is at Skøyen in Oslo.