Lead Auditor

**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 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**:
DNV Business Assurance Italy is looking for Lead Auditor to guide the audit team in performing audits and assessment according to DNV standards and protocols, international standards or equivalent national standards and according to the established DNV methodologies and rules.
- **The main areas of responsibility are**:

- Plan and execute audits, report findings, and conduct follow-up activities within agreed timescales and economic frameworks.
- Carry out tasks for DNV efficiently and competently as per instructions, Quality System, or formal agreements with clients.
- Promptly communicate with customers to confirm planned activities and ensure clarity throughout the process.
- Ensure the independent nature of the DNV scheme is upheld at all times to maintain integrity.
- Maintain or acquire Auditor Registration with DNV or other relevant bodies necessary for the Lead Auditor role.
- Meet professional practice standards and demonstrate competence in core areas relevant to auditing.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with client personnel, contributing to a positive work environment and effective communication among team members and stakeholders.

The Lead Auditor reports to the Lead Auditor Coordinator.

**What we offer**:
**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.
- Benefit package (company car, laptop, smartphone, restaurant allowance).
- The possibility to join the DNV’s sanitary insurance available for all employees.
- Smartworking when not required to deliver on-site audit.

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**:

- Demonstrated experience in planning and executing audits, including reporting findings and follow-up actions.
- Fluent Italian and a good knowledge of English.
- Ability to work as a team player and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Willingness to travel in Italy and occasionally abroad.
- People management skills.
- Very good knowledge of Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid driving license.