Internal Communications Expert

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

Join us as our Internal Communications Expert!

Are you passionate about creating clear, engaging messages that inspire teams around the globe? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment where your communication skills can make a real impact?

We are looking for a communication expert to act as an advisor for Maritime’s internal stakeholders, and spearhead unique communication initiatives to strengthen employee engagement.

As an Internal Communications Expert in DNV Maritime, you will play a crucial role in managing and orchestrating global internal communications activities to help DNV achieve its business goals. You will be responsible for developing and executing communication campaigns that enhance people engagement and company culture, support change management, and ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the organization.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our organization and working closely with key stakeholders across departments and regions, making this a highly collaborative and cross-functional role. Candidates should be based in either Oslo or Hamburg and will report to the Head of Internal Communications.

As our 160-year-old organization continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven and dynamic individual who is skilled at building trust in an international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging content and foster employee engagement through our Maritime internal communication channels, such as the intranet, internal social media platforms, videos, and virtual and in-person events
• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leaders on effective internal communication strategies
• Collaborate across the business area to develop and execute strategic communication plans and campaigns to align employees with business goals
• Work closely with the global communications and marketing organization to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across all internal and external channels
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication initiatives, identifying areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in internal communications, content creation, and event management to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
  

What we offer

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• 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.
• 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.
• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

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.

Join us and become a key player in shaping DNV Maritime’s internal communication strategy and culture. In this role you will be working across all levels of the organization, gaining direct knowledge of how DNV Maritime operates and how different teams contribute to its success. As part of the global Communications and Marketing team, you will have the chance to have a sustained impact on DNV’s culture and be part of a truly international team of communication experts. Our supportive culture will offer many opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally!

If you have any questions about the role, kindly reach out to Rachel Elaine Hollars at rachel.elaine.hollars@dnv.com.

Application deadline: 2nd of February 2025 at 23.59 CET.

Work location: Our candidates can either be based out of our office in Hamburg, Germany, or at our head office at Høvik, Norway.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in internal communications or a related field of at least five years
• High level of organizational awareness; experience consulting and closely collaborating with C-suite stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across a diverse and international team
• Innovative thinker and clear communicator with a passion for continuous improvement
• Proven ability in content creation with exceptional writing and editing skills and a talent for story telling
• Experience in internal communications strategy development and fostering an engaging organizational culture
• Knowledge of communication tools and platforms used for internal communication and engagement
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the Maritime industry or technical assurance would be advantageous
• Excellent fluency in English is required