Director of EU Government and Public Affairs

Overview

About Group functions
Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance - providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Travel: Regular to Group Headquarters, Oslo
Function: Group Government and Public Affairs (GPA)

DNV is a global company with Europe as our home market. Our 15,000 experts in over 100 countries, serve customers across many industries, holding particularly strong positions in the maritime and energy sectors.

DNV is seeking a strategic leader to represent the organization in Brussels and lead our engagement with EU institutions and key European stakeholders. This high-impact role is central to shaping DNV's public affairs strategy across Business Areas and the Group, ensuring that policy and regulatory developments are well reflected in our business development and service offerings.

Your Mission

As Director of EU Government and Public Affairs, you will be DNV's principal representative in Brussels. You will lead strategic relationships with EU institutions, agencies, NGOs, scientific bodies, and other stakeholders. The role is supported by an external GPA consultancy in Brussels and collaborates closely with colleagues across Europe, Washington DC, and Singapore. You will report to the Director of Group Government and Public Affairs at DNV HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead DNV's engagement with EU institutions and European stakeholders
• Monitor, analyze, and report on policy and regulatory developments relevant to DNV's business
• Share DNV's expert insights with EU institutions and stakeholders in Brussels
• Build and sustain networks across the EU public affairs ecosystem
• Coordinate meetings, events, and stakeholder activities in partnership with Group GPA and Business Areas

Please submit your application in English by 12 October 2025.

We offer

• A dynamic position at an internationally recognized assurance and risk management company
• A full-time permanent contract in a global, purpose-driven organization
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Flexible working hours (core hours between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
  • Competitive salary package
  • Group insurance and bonus plan
  • Up to 20 legal vacation days (based on prior calendar year employment in Belgium)
  • 9 additional DNV vacation days, accrued progressively throughout the year
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development in an international environment

Security & Compliance

DNV operates in full compliance with statutory requirements across all countries. Background checks will be conducted on final candidates in accordance with applicable laws and practices.

This is a rare opportunity to shape DNV's public affairs strategy at the heart of European policymaking. If you are ready to lead with impact and represent a global organization in Brussels, we invite you to apply.

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.

Your profile

We are looking for a candidate who brings:

• A Master's degree or higher in a relevant discipline
• In-depth knowledge of EU and national political processes across member states
• Proven experience in or with public administration and political institutions
• Around 10+ years of professional experience, including:
  • government administration or a relevant NGO
  • global corporate environment
• Fluency in English and preferably at least one additional European language
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities