Heritage Strategy & Archives Lead

Van Oord

Rotterdam

Hybrid

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance €0.31 per km

Home working allowance €2.40 per day

32 holidays (7 collective max)

Variable bonus

Pension scheme

Collective health insurance option

Online academy via Goodhabitz

Employee communities: Young Van Oord,

Staff association

Events and sports activities

Job summary

Van Oord is seeking a Corporate Heritage Officer to safeguard and make accessible more than 155 years of company history. You will shape the archives strategy, manage collections and lead research and storytelling across a global network of stakeholders.

You will work within the Stakeholders & Sustainability department, collaborating with colleagues and the Family Office to connect past achievements with current and future ambitions, using digital tools and AI where relevant to bring history to

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent in History or related field with analytical skills.
Knowledge of Dutch history and archival research experience.
Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.
Strong storytelling and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Collection management: Develop and manage the heritage collection and ensure preservation, accessibility and visibility of items.
Research and storytelling: Conduct historical research and turn findings into engaging stories for diverse audiences.
Digital development: Improve digital accessibility, contribute to the heritage platform and explore AI where appropriate.
Stakeholder engagement: Build trusted relationships with colleagues, external partners and the Family Office; promote the heritage collection.
Knowledge sharing and engagement: Develop exhibitions, publications and initiatives to connect employees and clients with Van Oord's heritage.