Senior Specialist, Sustainability

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! 

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We are now looking for a Senior Sustainability Specialist for a 12 months fixed-term position. This position is located in Helsinki, Finland.

Greetings from your future manager

“Are you excited about turning sustainability into practical solutions that create value for customers and the business? I’m looking for a curious and collaborative colleague who is eager to learn and bring new ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape our sustainability work together with great people across our organization.” - Susanna Hyrkäs, Senior Manager, Sustainability, UPM Specialty Materials

What you will do

• Support the development and implementation of the UPM Specialty Materials sustainability agenda in alignment with the business strategy and UPM's sustainability commitments
• Provide sustainability expertise to customers, respond to customer enquiries, and support customers in meeting their sustainability-related requirements
• Support data-driven product positioning by leveraging sustainability performance data, including life cycle assessment (LCA)
• Develop sustainability training materials and communication content for internal and external purposes.
• Collaborate with the UPM Group Responsibility team and other key stakeholders to advance joint sustainability initiatives
• Monitor relevant sustainability trends and regulatory developments, translating them into practical business insights

Who you are

• You have a degree (B. Sc or M. Sc) in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or related subjects with relevant practical experiences
• You have 3+ years’ experience working with sustainability or a relevant academic focus 
• You have a good understanding of key sustainability trends and regulatory developments, knowledge of paper and/or packaging-related legislation is considered an advantage
• You understand LCA principles and you are interested in developing data-driven approach and processes
• You are able to work effectively in a global, multicultural business environment
• You have fluent written and spoken skills in English

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. 
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

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Additional information about the position

The position holder will report to Senior Manager, Sustainability, UPM Specialty Materials. 

For further information about the role, please contact Susanna Hyrkäs, Senior Manager, Sustainability, UPM Specialty Materials at susanna.hyrkas@upm.com. 

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by November 22, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Services at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page. 

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UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. 

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