Lead Auditor SA8000

DNV; Bologna; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading risk management company in Bologna is looking for an experienced Lead Auditor to oversee auditing activities according to established standards. The successful candidate will manage audit teams, maintain relationships with clients, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. A qualification as a third-party auditor and fluency in Italian are essential. The role offers a company car, smart working options, and ongoing professional training, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Servizi

Continuous training

Company Car

Smart working

Medical expenses fund

Allowance for travel

Competenze

• Qualified as third-party auditor in management system certification.
• Experience in social audits is a plus.
• Availability to travel within Italy.

Mansioni

• Lead audit team and conduct audits per DNV standards.
• Contact customers to confirm activities.
• Plan and execute audits, report findings, and follow-up.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Fluent Italian

Good knowledge of English

Good skills in team work

Positive and result-driven mindset

Good organizational skills

Formazione

Third-party auditor qualification

APSCA qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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

Lead the audit team in performing audits/assessment according to DNV standards and protocols, international standards or equivalent national standards and according to the established DNV methodologies/rules; holder of qualifications in accordance with the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in efficient and competent manner the work for DNV as required by instructions/ Quality System and/or as per formal agreement between the client and DNV.
• Promptly contact customers to confirm the planned activities.
• Ensure that the independent nature of the DNV scheme is not compromised at any time.
• Maintain/acquire his/her Auditor Registration with DNV or any other registration having been a basis for his acceptance as Lead Auditor within DNV.
• Plan and execute audits, report findings and follow-up, when necessary, within agreed times scales and economic frameworks.
• Meet professional practice standards and demonstrate competence in core areas.
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with client personnel.
• Maintain high morale by contributing to an effective positive work environment.
• Act as a team player who works well with others and guides through professional development process, including timely completion of reviews and goal setting.
• Maintain effective communication with line management, between audit team members and client stakeholders.
• Ensure the correct use of production tools dedicated to auditing activities and the communication of updated data, in order to allow proper issue and management of certificates.

What We Offer

• The possibility to join a worldwide business assurance market leader with strong values and commitment (We Care, We Dare, We Share).
• Continuous training and professional improvement.
• The possibility to join the DNV’s sanitary insurance available for all employees.
• Smart working according to work needs.
• Company Car.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Allowance for travel.
• Medical expenses fund.

About You

Already qualified as third‑party auditor in accordance to primary voluntary schemes related to Management System Certification or equivalent experience.

• APSCA qualification for third‑party audits, SA8000 qualification or experience in social audits constitutes a preferential title.
• Fluent Italian and a good knowledge of English will be a plus.
• Availability to travel in Italy.
• Good skills in team work.
• Positive and result‑driven mindset.
• Good organizational skills.

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.

EEO Statement

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.