TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems, and food processing by employing sensor-based sorting and grading technology.  

The TOMRA Group employs 5300 people globally and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM). TOMRA was named Norway’s Most Innovative Business in 2023, number one in the list of the country’s top 25 companies.  

TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 87,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a world without waste. In 2024, TOMRA Collection collected over 48 billion containers worldwide. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

What We’re Looking For 

As Sustainability Strategy Manager you will be supporting the organization with executing on our sustainability targets by incorporating a business mindset into our sustainability strategy. Building on the strong foundation of knowledge, capacity, and goal-setting established across the company over recent years, you will support TOMRA Collection toward net zero.  

The Sustainability Strategy Manager reports to the Head of Sustainability at TOMRA Collection and is part of the Strategy & Sustainability team located at TOMRA HQ in Asker, Norway. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Support the organization to deliver on TOMRA Collection’s sustainability strategy and targets: Set targets and enable action across the organization to make sure targets are met. Support decision making with business cases, ROI analysis of sustainability initiatives incorporating financial and non-financial data like cost, revenue and CO2 
• Own the decarbonization roadmap: Identify potential pathways to decrease our emissions through analysis and data improvement, provide structure for tracking our performance, use scenario modeling and build knowledge to guide the organization 
• Use a strategic approach and business mindset: Identify and drive new opportunities on an international scale, in line with our business and sustainability ambitions  
• Report status towards our sustainability goals: Communicate progress to key stakeholders, including employees, leadership teams, TOMRA Group 
• Drive and manage change: Motivate employees and leaders, provide sustainability expertise, build competence and develop solutions to make lasting change 
• Embed sustainability into operations: Continuously find and support new ways to integrate sustainability into our regular operations 

We do belive you have:

• Relevant master’s degree (within economics, finance, strategy or similar) 
• Experience from consulting, strategy, controlling business development or similar 
• Proven sustainability expertise 

We also believe you to be a strong communicator and that you enjoy presenting in English. You have the experience with leading projects and reporting to different stakeholders. 

Personal attributes: 

• Ability to approach tasks with a structured, and analytical mindset 
• Self-driven and comfortable finding solutions in uncertainty  
• Comfortable with shaping new processes and ways of working
• Ability to balance strategic vision with being hands-on in delivering results and quality   

What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table?    

• A rewarding, unique and exciting full-time position in a fast-growing solid company focused on having a positive impact on the planet   
• Highly competent and passionate co-workers with strong collaboration globally   
• Professional challenges within a growing, market-leading global technology company with purpose  
• Good opportunities for professional development and competence building through relevant training courses and seminars    
• 5 extra days holiday at Easter or Christmas time or between other public holidays in Norway   
• Excellent facilities in Asker with a modern gym, and our own healthy and varied lunch restaurant    
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours- Including access to our shared office space at Epicenter in Oslo  
• Attractive compensation package including insurances, bonus and share scheme  

We would like to hear from you even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and requirements, but feel you strongly align with our values and can bring something special to TOMRA.   

As we are moving quite fast, we would like to emphasize that we will go through candidates daily, so please apply as soon as possible. Please also note that we cannot promise you any feedback before primo October.     

Application deadline: 28. September  (but please apply as soon as possible)  

If you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Madeleine Brun Landmark (Incoming Head of Sustainability): [email protected] 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to Morten Vigen Kolek: +47 932 48 773 / [email protected]  

We use Semac background checks on final candidates as part of our recruitment process.    

TOMRA does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, or other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.