People Manager

All locations
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Loughborough, United Kingdom
Business:
Digital Solutions
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
5282
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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

Are you forward-thinking with a commercial mindset? Are you eager to help accelerate Digital Solution’s transformation and growth agenda?

Then you might be our new People Manager for product lines Plant, QHSE and Renewables & Ocean Structure (ROS) in our business unit Digital Solutions in DNV.

Digital Solutions provides engineering software tools and enterprise solutions that help manage risk and improve safety and performance across industries, including maritime, energy, and healthcare. Through research, development, implementation, and close partnerships with our customers, we have earned our reputation as a trusted third-party vendor of software and services. We are accelerating the transition toward digitalization and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, offering customers the efficiency and flexibility of the cloud, as well as the power and insights from advanced analytics.

This role is pivotal in shaping a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and embedding scalable learning. Reporting to the Product Line Director, you will be a key member of the team and hold a strategic seat at the leadership table of the product lines the role support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Talent & Organizational Design
    Partner with business leaders to design agile, scalable organizational structures and talent strategies that fuel innovation and commercial growth across engineering, product, delivery, and sales.
  • Accelerate Performance & Culture Enablement
    Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, speed, and impact. Use data-driven insights to optimize team performance, leadership effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration removing friction and unlocking business velocity.
  • Lead Through Transformation and Ambiguity
    Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent through organizational growth, transformation, and experimentation. Guide leaders through complex change with clarity, adaptability, and a bias for action—ensuring people strategies stay aligned with evolving business priorities.
  • Champion Inclusion, Growth, and Resilience
    Embed inclusion and psychological safety into the DNA of our teams. Build resilient, future-ready capabilities through targeted development, coaching, and scalable learning programs.
  • Leadership Acceleration
    Coach leaders to scale their impact and lead through complexity. Equip them with the mindset, tools, and behaviors needed to build high-performing, commercially focused teams.

What we offer
  • By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “We care, We share, We dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
  • Attractive comprehensive benefits package
  • An international, forward leaning and exciting working environment
  • A trusted, responsible and independent role from day one
  • Supportive colleagues in a highly professional work environment
  • Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development

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
  • You have a master’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field and 8+ years of experience in human resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, training, performance management)
  • Or you have a bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in human resources or related processes
  • You are experienced in organizational performance management, talent management, driving strategic workforce initiatives, and enhancing operational effectiveness as well as experience with organizational design and change management.
  • You have a demonstrated track record of working in a fast-paced environment and driving continuous improvement and change to support organizational growth
  • You exhibit a forward-thinking growth mindset and have strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
  • You have excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities

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

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.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

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.

Hybrid Work Model

We work in a hybrid model (three days from the office) and have flexible starting hours. This means you can fit your work and life together in a way that works for you.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritise pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values. Through our pension scheme, we will contribute up to 9% of salary in addition to your contributions.

Annual Leave

As a full-time employee, you’ll be entitled to 26 days of annual leave a year, plus 8 paid bank/public holidays. Special leave can also be granted for bereavement, caring responsibilities, volunteering and sabbaticals.

Family Friendly Leave

We offer enhanced leave to support you through various stages of starting and growing a family. Our enhanced paid leave entitlement includes Fertility Treatment, Neonatal Care, Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leaves.

Personal insurances

To support you with some of life's challenges, we offer a range of insurance benefits. These include Private Medical, Dental, Life and Income Protection insurances.

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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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.