Student Assistant to Regional Manager, DNV Maritime (Part-Time)

DNV

Oslo, Norway

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to students with strong communication and organizational skills working in the maritime industry, with a part-time, temporary arrangement and a focus on executive-level collaboration.

Best fit for

Students with a background in business, communication, or related fields and a proactive attitude.
— “We believe you are currently completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, for example within business, economics, communication, political science, international relations, maritime, engineering studies or a related field.”
Candidates who can balance academic commitments with professional responsibilities and demonstrate flexibility.
— “The position is part-time and temporary, aimed at 30% working time, and we aim to offer flexibility around studies and exams.”
Individuals comfortable working in both Norwegian and English and handling confidential information.
— “Comfortable working in both Norwegian and English, Discreet and comfortable handling confidential information”

Things to consider

Background checks are mandatory as part of the offer process.
— “Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV.”
The role involves coordination with internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels.
— “Comfortable interacting with people across different levels and organizations”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in executive communication and stakeholder coordination in your resume.
— “You will build experience in executive communication, stakeholder management and the maritime industry.”
Demonstrate your ability to prepare presentations and written material in your application.
— “Able to produce clear and professional presentations and written material”
Emphasize your proactive nature and initiative-taking ability in your interview responses.
— “Proactive and comfortable taking initiative”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

supporting the Regional Manager in a broad range of activities
gaining insight into leadership, business, and the maritime industry

Typical background

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, economics, communication, political science, international relations, maritime, engineering studies or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Structured And ReliableProactiveCuriousStrong CommunicatorComfortable Working In Norwegian And EnglishAble To Produce Clear And Professional Presentations And Written MaterialConfident Interacting With People Across Different Levels And OrganizationsDiscreet And Comfortable Handling Confidential InformationFlexible

Preferred

Experience With Powerpoint And Microsoft 365

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationProject ManagementPresentation SkillsCustomer ServiceEvent PlanningTravel PlanningResearchStakeholder ManagementMaritimeBusinessInternational Relations

About the role

Original posting from DNV

Are you a structured, curious and ambitious student who would like to gain first-hand insight into leadership, business and the maritime industry?
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Regional Manager for DNV Maritime in Northern Europe in a part-time role for 30% of working time.
This is not a traditional administrative assistant role. You will work closely with the Regional Manager and support a broad range of activities, from preparing meetings and presentations to coordinating events, travel and stakeholder activities.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work close to senior management and gain exposure to an international business environment and the maritime industry.
What you will be doing
Your responsibilities will vary depending on priorities and may include:
Preparing and coordinating meetings, customer visits and eventsDeveloping briefing material, talking points and background researchSupporting the preparation of presentations, speeches and internal/external communicationsCoordinating activities and following up with internal and external stakeholdersSupporting travel planning and logisticsHelping structure agendas, meeting material and follow-up actionsResearching companies, industry topics and relevant stakeholders ahead of meetingsSupporting selected regional initiatives and projectsHelping ensure that important activities, deadlines and follow-ups stay on trackTaking on ad hoc tasks related to the Regional Manager's activities and priorities
This is an opportunity to get much closer to real business and leadership than in a typical student position.
You will gain insight into how a large international company works with customers, industry stakeholders, management, events and strategic priorities. You will also build experience in executive communication, stakeholder management and the maritime industry.
The position is part-time and temporary, aimed at 30% working time, and we aim to offer flexibility around studies and exams.
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.
Who are we looking for?
We believe you are currently completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, for example within business, economics, communication, political science, international relations, maritime, engineering studies or a related field.
More importantly, you are:
Highly structured and reliableProactive and comfortable taking initiativeCurious and quick to understand new topicsA strong communicator, both written and verballyComfortable working in both Norwegian and EnglishAble to produce clear and professional presentations and written materialConfident interacting with people across different levels and organizationsDiscreet and comfortable handling confidential informationFlexible and able to balance several activities at the same timeExperience with PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 is an advantage.
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.
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About Maritime
We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Source: DNV careers