Area Head of Health, Safety & Environment – Northern Europe

About the role

Maersk is looking for a seasoned, self‑driven leader to head Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) across its landside operations in the Northern Europe Continent (NEC). The role oversees warehouses, depots and transportation activities, establishing the HSE structure, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of HSE functional experts across the Area, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Maintain and enhance the Area’s HSE structure and framework to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, safeguarding people, assets, and operations from serious harm.
• Ensure strong alignment between business and functional priorities, creating cohesive strategies that support both operational excellence and HSE objectives.
• Drive implementation and compliance with APMM’s Global HSE Standards across Area L&S Operations, while accommodating country‑specific regulations and international best practices.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with S&R and APMM teams to deliver practical tools, expert guidance, and assurance programs that effectively address frontline risks and close compliance gaps.
• Build capability within the HSE function, ensuring teams are appropriately skilled, qualified, and continuously upskilled through close collaboration with Centres of Excellence and the People Function.
• Inspire and engage teams, both directly and indirectly managed, to elevate HSE standards across all operations, promoting a culture of care, psychological safety, inclusion, and openness.
• Partner with global S&R leaders to exchange insights, challenge norms, and co‑create best‑in‑class practices that raise the safety bar across the region.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety & Environment within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Ability to develop and lead high‑performing HSE teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills