Corporate Heritage Officer

At Van Oord, our heritage is more than a record of the past. It tells the story of the people, ideas and projects that have shaped our company. As Corporate Heritage Officer, you will help protect this history and make it accessible to employees, stakeholders and shareholders. You will implement and strengthen the strategy and policies for our historical archive and heritage collection. You will combine strategic thinking with practical work, from collection management and historical research to storytelling and digital development.

You will work within the Stakeholders & Sustainability department, report to the Director Stakeholders & Sustainability and collaborate closely with other departments and the shareholders' Family Office. Your work will help connect our history to our present and future. You will make an impact in the following areas.

You are curious about history and understand how it can create value today. You combine analytical thinking with strong communication and storytelling skills. You enjoy working with information systems, finding connections and turning complex information into clear messages. You take initiative, work independently and build trusted relationships with different stakeholders. You are keen to find new ways to make Van Oord's heritage accessible, engaging and relevant.

You also bring the following qualifications and skills.

• A university degree or equivalent experience in History, Heritage Studies, Archival Studies, Communications, Museum Studies, Knowledge Management or a related field, with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and prioritize complex information.
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch history and experience with archival or historical research, or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of collection management and conservation, or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken, and the ability to act as an ambassador for Van Oord's heritage.

You will have the opportunity to shape how more than 155 years of company history are preserved, shared and experienced. Your work will help connect colleagues and stakeholders with the stories behind Van Oord's achievements and ambitions.

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
• Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.40 per day)
• 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective)
• Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results
• Attractive pension scheme
• Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package)
• Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association
• Various events and sports activities, such as cycling and sailing

You will join the Stakeholders & Sustainability department at Van Oord. You will work across the organization and collaborate with people who can help bring our history to life. Your role combines independent work with close cooperation and gives you room to take initiative, explore new ideas and develop your expertise.

Van Oord is a family-owned international company with more than 155 years of history in dredging, offshore energy and maritime infrastructure. Our projects help shape coastlines, ports and infrastructure around the world. Our heritage reflects generations of entrepreneurship, innovation and craftsmanship. By working with both Van Oord and the shareholders' Family Office, you will help preserve this legacy and make it relevant for future generations.

Interested? Then apply now using the application button!

Acquisition by outside agencies is not appreciated.

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You will safeguard Van Oord's heritage and help people discover why it matters. By improving access to our archives and developing digital heritage resources, you will make historical knowledge easier to find, use and share. You will use research, storytelling and modern tools, including AI where relevant, to bring our history to life. You will also create opportunities for employees and other audiences to engage with our heritage. Your work will support knowledge sharing, employee engagement and the way we present our company and its legacy. You will focus on the following responsibilities.

• Collection management: Manage and develop the heritage collection. Support the preservation, accessibility and visibility of historical documents, photographs, films, publications and objects. Maintain collection management systems and manage acquisitions, donations, archive requests and collection enquiries.
• Research and storytelling: Conduct and support historical research into Van Oord's history. Turn your findings into clear and engaging stories that connect our past with our present and future. Create content for different audiences and advise projects across the organization on historical matters.
• Digital development: Develop the digital accessibility of the heritage collection. Contribute to the heritage platform, digitization and the use of AI where appropriate. Help future-proof our heritage assets and make historical knowledge easier to discover and use.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build trusted relationships with colleagues, external partners and the shareholders' Family Office. Represent and promote the heritage collection, maintain professional networks in the heritage, museum and archive sectors and support the further development and use of the museum facilities at our headquarters.
• Knowledge sharing and engagement: Share the stories and achievements that have shaped Van Oord. Develop exhibitions, presentations, publications and other initiatives that help employees, clients and business relations connect with our heritage.
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