Lead Auditor Food Safety

All locations
  • Norway, Norway
  • Oslo, Norway
  • Trondheim, Norway
  • Bergen, Norway
  • Stavanger, Norway
Business:
Business Assurance
Job ID:
6013
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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 Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios. 

About the role

As a Lead Auditor:

  • You will support our customers across a wide range of industries and food sectors in maintaining and improving their food safety systems and practices
  • Your main responsibilities will be related to conducting audits against recognized standards such as FSSC 22000, IFS, BRC, and similar system standards
  • There will also be opportunities to deliver training courses for our customers and/or develop your expertise within other business sectors and standards

What we offer
We offer:
  • Opportunities to learn best practices from various organizations, as well as good colleagues
  • A very varied workday visiting different organizations and disciplines
  • The ability to influence customer’s operations related to Food Safety, and improvements in general
  • Self-development in management, leadership and communication
  • Strong training in audit and verification techniques
  • Very talented, and high-skilled colleagues
  • The possibility to develop you competence also in other standards and sectors then the food- industry
  • The possibility to parts of your workday from home, or other locations.

For more information about the position, please contact: Jøran Laukholm, Operational Manager, joran.Laukholm@dnv.com, +47 977 63 990.

Work location is preferably set to our head office, Høvik, but we also accept Trondheim, Stavanger and Bergen as work locations.

Application deadline: 1st of March, 2026

We look forward to receiving your application.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you
  • Minimum BSc, college or university education
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience from private or public sector working within the food-chain
  • Very good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Very good knowledge of Norwegian and English language written and spoken (all verbal communication is in Norwegian)
  • Ability to work independently and structured
  • Experience in management, risk management and process improvement activities will be an advantage
  • Our customers are in various parts of Norway so extensive overnight travel will be required.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

Du blir en del av vår globale overskuddsdelingsordning, som betyr at vi deler suksessen vår som selskap. Når vi gjør det bra, gjør du det også. Dette er en del av vår totale kompensasjon hvert år og avhenger av årsresultatene våre.

Personlig utvikling

Du får mange muligheter til å lære og vokse. Enten det handler om å bygge nettverk, få ressurser til å planlegge og nå dine karrieremål, eller ha frihet til å følge din egen nysgjerrighet – vi sørger for at du kontinuerlig utvikler deg.

Formålsdrevet organisasjon

Du blir en del av et verdensledende selskap med et tydelig formål: å verne liv, verdier og miljø. Du får muligheten til å bidra til å møte globale endringer gjennom arbeidet ditt.

Konkurransedyktige betingelser

Vi legger vekt på balanse mellom jobb og fritid og tilbyr fleksibel arbeidstid og arbeidssted, seks ukers ferie, subsidiert kantine, konkurransedyktig pensjonsordning, forsikringer og en global overskuddsdelingsordning.

Støttende kultur

Vi gir deg muligheter til å bygge relasjoner gjennom sosiale og profesjonelle nettverk. Vårt største fellesskap, CONNECT, arrangerer sosiale sammenkomster og uformelle treff gjennom hele året.

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.