Sector Leader

Location:
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business:
Business Assurance
Contract type:
Time Limited Employee
Job ID:
2807
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

Following significant growth in recent years within Business Assurance Netherlands, we are seeking to strengthen our operations by hiring a Sector Leader for the Process Industry & Construction sector. This key role will ensure focused leadership, operational excellence, and strategic growth.

As a Sector Leader, you will oversee people management, market opportunities, and operational results within the sector. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role requiring strategic vision, strong leadership, and a customer-centric approach.

This is a challenging, fast-paced and varied role with a range of activities and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

  • Foster a high-performance culture by inspiring and empowering your team.
  • Set clear goals, expectations, and performance standards to drive success.
  • Collaborate with Operations Manager, Team Leader, and Group Leaders to align efforts with organizational objectives.
  • Motivate team members with regular feedback, coaching, and recognition.
  • Provide strong leadership to the sector team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Sector Portfolio Management

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the sector's portfolio strategy to align with DNV's objectives.
  • Design customer-centric plans, meet profit targets, and support contract renewals.
  • Lead Planners, Auditors, and Contingent Workers to ensure cost-efficient service delivery.
  • Monitor performance, improve processes, and ensure data accuracy for forecasting and reporting.
  • Stay ahead of trends and standards like ISO 9001, ISO 45001, VCA, and ISO 14001.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with clients, business partners, and internal teams.
  • Engage with clients at all levels to understand their needs and provide impactful insights.
  • Guide customers in linking their management systems to business objectives and risks for improved outcomes.

Customer Impact & Role Model

  • Be a role model, fostering teamwork, inclusivity, and accountability.
  • Drive transparency and quality to support clients in achieving their goals.

What we offer

You will have to work hard, but there are a lot of benefits in return. For the right person, this is the perfect challenge.

  • Your location is Barendrecht, but we have also adapted to the new normal. You may work in the office and alternate with working from home (aiming for 60% office availability).
  • We like to grow within DNV, and the right people can have long careers. Combined with our tremendous annual growth, this is an opportunity to grow with us.
  • We take good care of our employees with 30 days of annual leave (excluding holidays).
  • This is an add on role; Workload is 60-80 days in combination with another Senior Function (e.q. senior auditor, manager, trainer)
  • Appropriate compensation and good fringe benefits
  • Exciting international environment and potential development within our multinational company.
  • Enthusiastic work environment among like-minded people
  • Social and motivated team where you can contribute with your own ideas and actions
  • A growth path and career in training and certification services with the opportunity to advance within the organization

About you

We are open to candidates with diverse backgrounds, experience and skills. However, there are some traits that a successful candidate is sure to have.

Leadership Skills: Inspire and empower your team through coaching, feedback, and leading by example.

Technical Expertise: Knowledge of relevant standards like ISO 9001, ISO 45001, VCA, and ISO 14001 in the Process Industry & Construction sector.

Energy and Drive: Ambitious, energetic, and a collaborative team player with a passion for success.

Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written skills, effectively simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Performance Management: Analytical mindset with proven experience in measuring and optimizing performance at both sector and individual levels.

Organizational Skills: Background in customer management or management system certification, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Language Proficiency: Fluent in Dutch and preferably English—essential for seamless communication

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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[00:02] Lumina is a set of tools that gives unique insight into your management system.

[00:06] Use the online dashboard to access advanced analytics

[00:08] based on more than 2.3 million audt findings from 70,000 customers.

[00:14] Get an instant overview or dive into details.

[00:19] See risk areas for any industry or standard and compare against the competition.

[00:24] Lumina lets you manage and benchmark your total performance,

[00:29] Identify improvement paths and enable decision making.

[00:32] You can monitor performance of your management system over time

[00:36] or learn from peers if expanding to a new standard.

[00:41] Access to Lumina is free for all DNV customers.

[00:43] Lumina, turn your audit data into opportunities.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.