Head of Safety
Posted Sep 29 (17 days ago) · Last updated Oct 16
Key facts
Head of Safety at VTT leads safety strategy and culture; requires Finnish and English, based in Espoo/Tampere/Oulu.
How this salary compares
Estimated €2,511 - €2,98219% below this company
This salary is competitive with the market medianBased on 1,360 job postings
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| this company | €2,350 per month | €2,747 per month | €3,500 per month |
| This offer | €2,511 per month | €2,747 per month | €2,982 per month |
Estimated from 1,360 comparable listings
Est. take-home €2,063 - €2,368
Where and how
- Field
- Technology
- Education
- No degree required
- Managing people
- People Manager
Original job ad
As published by VTT
This vacancy describes a leadership role at VTT, focusing on strategic safety leadership and cultivating a modern safety culture. The Head of Safety coordinates with leadership across functions to advance safety vision, strategy, and roadmaps, while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and certification standards. The role includes leading a senior expert team, managing broad stakeholder collaboration, and driving change management, process safety and equipment safety. The position may be based primarily in Espoo, Tampere, or Oulu, with weekly requirement to work in Espoo if the primary location is not Espoo. It details the responsibilities, requirements, and what the organization offers, including six weeks of paid vacation after one year and wellbeing benefits. The closing date for applications is 19 October 2026. For more information contact Sanna Hildén.
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About the role
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Benefits & perks
6 weeks vacation
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About VTT
VTT · 10 open roles
Top locations (all time): Espoo, Finland · 129 · Tampere, Finland · 23 · Oulu, Finland · 12 · +19 other locations
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Espoo, Finland | 129 |
| Tampere, Finland | 23 |
| Oulu, Finland | 12 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 7 |
| Remote - Finland | 7 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 3 |
| Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland | 3 |
| Tietotie 3, Espoo | 2 |
| Tietotie 3, Finland | 2 |
| Otaniemi, Espoo | 1 |
| Espoo | 1 |
| Tekniikantie 21, Finland | 1 |
| Otaniemi, Finland | 1 |
| Oulu | 1 |
| Tampere | 1 |
| Kivimiehentie 3, Espoo | 1 |
| Kuopio | 1 |
| Jyväskylä | 1 |
| Kajaani | 1 |
| Tekniikantie 21, Espoo, Finland | 1 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Global | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 22 |
| Research Trainee | 9 |
| Senior Scientist | 7 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 7 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 5 |
| Master's Thesis Worker | 3 |
| Team Leader | 3 |
| Manager | 3 |
| Solution Sales Lead | 3 |
| Project Manager | 2 |
| Research Scientist/Engineer | 2 |
| Open Application | 2 |
| Technology Solutions Sales Lead | 2 |
| Process Engineer | 2 |
| Scientist | 2 |
| Research Technician | 2 |
| Portfolio Lead | 2 |
| Maintenance Technician Intern | 1 |
| Head of Safety | 1 |
| Security Trainee | 1 |
| Security Specialist | 1 |
| Research Team Leader, AI Applications | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician | 1 |
| Microelectronics Process Developer | 1 |
| Trainee | 1 |
| Quality Process Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher, Silicon Photonics | 1 |
| Research IT Specialist | 1 |
| Customer-driven Researcher | 1 |
| RFIC Design Researcher | 1 |
| Research Scientist, Power Systems Measurement | 1 |
| Materials Processing Scientist | 1 |
| Research Manager | 1 |
| Master's Thesis Student (Nuclear Reactor Analysis) | 1 |
| Open application | 1 |
| IT Services | 1 |
| Project Coordinator | 1 |
| Leader | 1 |
| IPR Manager | 1 |
| Procurement Lawyer | 1 |
| Nanoelectronics Researcher | 1 |
| Process Platforms Manager | 1 |
| Technology Solution Sales Lead | 1 |
| Material Acceleration Platform Lead | 1 |
| Occupational Safety Manager | 1 |
| Lead | 1 |
| Project Manager / Scientist, Hydrogen Technologies | 1 |
| Research Team Leader, Quantitative Science | 1 |
| Business Controller | 1 |
| Maintenance Technician | 1 |
| III‑N Semiconductor Scientist | 1 |
| Sales Specialist | 1 |
| Research Scientist, Battery Technologies | 1 |
| Master's Thesis Worker, Materials Performance | 1 |
| Finance Assistant | 1 |
| Quantum Technology Lead | 1 |
| IT Solutions Lead | 1 |
| Student Talent Pool | 1 |
| Research Intern | 1 |
| Research Team Leader | 1 |
| Process Engineer Trainee | 1 |
| Embedded Systems Specialist | 1 |
| Patent Engineer | 1 |
| Materials Modelling Scientist | 1 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist | 1 |
| Business Development Manager | 1 |
| AI/ML Research Scientist, Electrification | 1 |
| Legal Counsel | 1 |
| Laboratory Facilities Coordinator | 1 |
| Research Engineer | 1 |
| Carbon Materials Researcher | 1 |
| Fab Director | 1 |
| Master's Thesis Trainee, Microbial Biotechnology | 1 |
| Data Management Specialist | 1 |
| Research Scientist, RF Sensor Solutions | 1 |
| AI Software Engineer | 1 |
| Researcher in Sustainable Materials | 1 |
| AI Scientist | 1 |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Cleanroom Operator | 1 |
| Procurement Coordinator | 1 |
| Research Scientist, RF Sensing | 1 |
| Equipment Technician | 1 |
| Research Support Specialist | 1 |
| Quantum Research Scientist | 1 |
| Explore opportunities in quantum technology | 1 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Research Scientist, III‑N Semiconductor Technology | 1 |
| Event and Marketing Trainee | 1 |
| Wafer Process Integrator | 1 |
| Project Portfolio Manager, Microelectronics | 1 |
| Computational Biophysical Chemistry Thesis Worker | 1 |
| Transformation Manager | 1 |
| Immunotechnology Scientist | 1 |
| Project Security Specialist | 1 |
| Platform Engineer | 1 |
| Researcher, Materials | 1 |
| Customer Account Lead | 1 |
| Maintenance Intern | 1 |
| XR And AI Researcher | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 59 |
| Senior | 47 |
| Intern | 24 |
| Manager | 22 |
| Junior | 6 |
| Executive | 2 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Director | 1 |