Director, Group Health & Safety

Telenor; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Telenor is seeking a Director, Group Health & Safety to lead the global Health & Safety agenda and strengthen governance, risk management, incident learning and reporting. You will set the framework, align across markets and report to Group Management and the Board.

The role requires building relationships, translating complex safety requirements to actionable actions, and driving improvement across the organisation with a data-driven and technology-enabled approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education and substantial experience within Health & Safety, governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety frameworks, regulations and recognised practices.
• Experience leading or influencing Health & Safety improvements in a complex, international environment.
• Experience with risk management, incident handling, investigations and organisational learning.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders and translating complex requirements into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and create alignment across functions, markets and cultures.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously develop Telenor's Group-wide Health & Safety strategy, governance framework, policies and standards.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Health & Safety requirements across Business Units and markets.
• Maintain oversight of critical Health & Safety risks, performance and mitigation activities, enabling informed decision-making across the Group.
• Lead Group-wide incident management, and support reporting, corrective actions and organisational learning related to serious incidents.
• Deliver clear and timely Health & Safety and ESG reporting, insights and recommendations to Group Management and the Telenor ASA Board.
• Provide expert guidance and support on Health & Safety, risk management and regulatory compliance to Business Units and Group functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture through capability building, assurance activities, performance insights and the adoption of data-driven and technology-enabled practices, including AI where relevant.

Skills

Health & Safety

Governance & risk

Incident management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Help strengthen a safer and smarter tomorrow

Health and Safety is fundamental to how we create value and take responsibility across Telenor. We are looking for a Director, Group Health & Safety to lead and further develop our Group-wide Health & Safety agenda.

In this role, you will help strengthen governance, risk management, incident learning and reporting across Telenor. Working closely with colleagues across our Business Units and Group functions, you will contribute to a consistent and practical approach to Health & Safety while supporting continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across the Group.

About The Role

As Director, Group Health & Safety, you will play a key role in ensuring that Telenor's Health & Safety practices remain effective, relevant and prepared for an evolving risk landscape.

You will lead the development of our Group-wide Health & Safety framework and support its implementation across Business Units and markets. The role involves maintaining an overview of key risks and performance trends, strengthening organisational learning from incidents and ensuring clear reporting to Group Management and the Telenor ASA Board.

This is a global role with significant influence across Telenor. Working closely with Health & Safety teams, Business Units and Group functions, you will help create alignment, strengthen governance and support continuous improvement across our Health & Safety agenda.

The role is part of People Governance within People & Organisation and contributes to ensuring that Telenor's Health & Safety practices remain effective, relevant and future-ready.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Lead and continuously develop Telenor's Group-wide Health & Safety strategy, governance framework, policies and standards.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Health & Safety requirements across Business Units and markets.
• Maintain oversight of critical Health & Safety risks, performance and mitigation activities, enabling informed decision-making across the Group.
• Lead Group-wide incident management, and support reporting, corrective actions and organisational learning related to serious incidents.
• Deliver clear and timely Health & Safety and ESG reporting, insights and recommendations to Group Management and the Telenor ASA Board.
• Provide expert guidance and support on Health & Safety, risk management and regulatory compliance to Business Units and Group functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture through capability building, assurance activities, performance insights and the adoption of data-driven and technology-enabled practices, including AI where relevant.

We believe you bring

You bring a strong combination of Health & Safety expertise, business understanding and the ability to create impact across a complex organisation.

You likely have:

• Relevant higher education and substantial experience within Health & Safety, governance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety frameworks, regulations and recognised practices.
• Experience leading or influencing Health & Safety improvements in a complex, international environment.
• Experience with risk management, incident handling, investigations and organisational learning.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders and translating complex requirements into clear and actionable recommendations.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and create alignment across functions, markets and cultures.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience with data and performance management, digital Health & Safety systems, or the use of AI and new technologies to improve processes is an advantage.

To succeed in this role

You combine professional credibility with a practical and collaborative approach. You are able to translate complexity into clear direction and balanced recommendations, helping others make informed decisions.

You build trust through strong relationships and constructive dialogue. Comfortable working across functions, markets and cultures, you influence through expertise, collaboration and sound judgement rather than formal authority.

You take ownership, follow through on commitments, and remain calm when managing serious incidents or sensitive matters. At the same time, you are curious about how data, technology and new ways of working can strengthen Health & Safety performance across Telenor.

This is an opportunity to help shape how Health & Safety is governed and continuously improved across Telenor Group. You will work closely with leaders and professional communities across our markets and contribute to a more consistent, insight-driven and future-ready approach to Health & Safety.

Your work will help create safer working environments, strengthen organisational learning and support sound decision-making across the Group.

Practical information

• Curious to learn more about the role? Please contact hiring manager Margrete Bjorå, VP Policy, H&S and Strategy, on [phone], or Vibeke Bjerknes, Recruitment Business Partner, on [phone].
• The position is located at Fornebu.
• We conduct background checks on relevant candidates through Semac.

Telenor Group is a leading telecommunications and technology company in the Nordics and Asia, serving over 200 million customers and generating annual revenues of around NOK 80 billion (2024). We hold strong positions in most of our markets and are committed to responsible business conduct.

We aim to create impact beyond connectivity by enabling societies to thrive in a digital future. Our cultural foundation is built on trust, curiosity and passion, guiding how we collaborate, innovate and deliver value for customers and communities. Telenor is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TEL. For more information, visit https://www.telenor.com.