Occupational Health & Safety Manager, Helsinki

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Manager located in the Helsinki Metropolitan area. You are a seasoned safety professional with strong expertise in your field and a genuine dedication to creating safe working environments. With your passion for safety and strong interpersonal skills, you ensure the health and safety of our employees and clients across more than 150 Sodexo locations in Finland. You have a proven track record in occupational safety, preferably in an international service-industry environment. In this role, you manage all OHS activities ethically and in line with local legislation, collective agreements, and global and regional company policies, standards, and values. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater! You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way! Your responsibilities: Act as the subject matter expert for Occupational Safety Management in Finland Hold overall responsibility for Health & Safety management systems across Finnish operations Support operational teams in the implementation and continuous improvement of OHS processes Lead, deploy, and adapt H&S policies and procedures in line with local requirements Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, acting as the key contact for regulatory matters Coordinate, execute, and support H&S documentation and document management in accordance with ISO requirements Adapt and implement global and European Health & Safety initiatives to the Finnish operating environment Drive H&S risk management, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and the implementation of preventive and corrective measures Lead and manage incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Plan and conduct internal H&S audits and follow up on identified improvement actions What we are looking for: At least 5 years of relevant experience in occupational safety management, preferably in a multisite or serviceindustry environment Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant field Strong experience in developing, implementing, and improving OHS processes, with a structured and qualitydriven mindset Experience in designing, planning, and delivering effective OHS training programs, with the ability to tailor content to different audiences Familiarity with ISO 45001 and its practical application Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outgoing and an active listener Analytical and structured working style, with the ability to prioritise and perform effectively under pressure Independent working style with consultative approach. Excellent IT skills Fluency in English and Finnish is essential in this role (both written and spoken), other languages are considered as an advantage. What we offer: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance tobe part of something greater. Youll belong to a company and team that values you foryou;youll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and youll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Access to ongoing training and development programs Countless opportunities to grow within the company Access to occupational healthcare services 24/7 Annual bonus scheme Read more about Sodexos employee benefits program Vita by Sodexo and values This is a permanent full-time position, with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Work involves some travel within Finland. Salary is negotiable based on experience and expertise. Job starts in autumn 2026. For more details, please contact Ilkka Pentikäinen, Head of Service Operations Finland, by phone at +358 40 661 9965 on 5.5. or 12.5. between 9:00 and 10:00. Ready to be part of something greater? Please submit your cover letter and CV in English today! About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 43 countries, serving over 80 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.