Director sustainable public affairs policies Vacatures in The Hague

We believe everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to safe food. That’s why every company in the feed chain should be committed to producing safe and sustainable feed.

GMP+ International is a non-profit organisation founded in 1992 after major feed contamination incidents. Since then, we’ve grown into the world’s largest scheme for feed safety, with almost 20.000 certified companies in more than 89 countries. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved in almost 35 years. Thanks to the dedication of thousands of companies, colleagues, and partners worldwide, the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme has grown into a mature, globally respected system that covers nearly the entire feed chain.

But we’re not done yet. Every day, our passionate team works to expand our “feedprint” and make a meaningful contribution to feed and food safety and sustainability worldwide.

Add our + to your career.

Our mission is to enable every company in the feed chain to take responsibility for working in a safe and sustainable way.

As an Auditor at GMP+ International, you help make this ambition a reality. By supporting more and more companies to commit to safe and sustainable feed, you play a vital role in improving safe and sustainable feed, worldwide.

Safe feed for animals, people, and planet starts with you

As an Auditor, you monitor the performance and compliance of Certification Bodies (CBs) that issue certificates for the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme. You maintain a professional and collaborative relationship across the feed chain. Using your expertise and skills, you support CBs to work in line with GMP+ requirements, helping more companies to take responsibility for working in a safe and sustainable way.

You enjoy being on the road and thrive on the variety of international audits at our CBs and GMP+ certified companies. You have a lot of flexibility in planning your own work, which allows you to balance travel, reporting, and collaboration in a way that suits your rhythm. You’re not just focused on your own assignments, you’re also happy to support colleagues and represent GMP+ International at events. You give honest feedback and challenge where needed, while also being a supportive partner. You’re driven to improve how we work, helping refine our feed certification scheme, tools, and services, especially as we expand our focus on sustainability.

• You have experience as an auditor in a similar field and are confident performing audits independently. Being a certified lead assessor is a plus.
• You’re familiar with food or agricultural processes, feed production, relevant legislation, and HACCP principles for risk assessment and control.
• You’re motivated by the idea that safe feed should also be produced responsibly and sustainably.
• You are at your best in a small, collaborative team where feedback and diverse viewpoints strengthen the work.
• You build strong, professional relationships and you give constructive feedback and listen deeply.
• You’re curious about what customers experience and use that insight to help us improve.
• You enjoy sharing audit insights and contributing to the continuous improvement of our scheme and processes.
• You like supporting CBs and GMP+ certified companies to meet our requirements.
• You’re a lifelong learner, tracking new insights and international auditing standards gives you energy.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch or German. Additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Polish are a plus.
• Living in the Netherlands or willing to relocate is a strong plus. Relocation support can be discussed. Our team works hybrid, and being within reach of the Rijswijk office makes collaboration easier and more fun.
• A meaningful role where you contribute to safer and more sustainable food worldwide.
• A globally recognised and ambitious organisation, always looking to grow its impact.
• 38-hour work week and competitive salary.
• A hybrid work model with flexibility and a supportive office base in Rijswijk, the Netherlands.
• A collaborative and informal environment that appreciates your contributions.
• You’ll receive a tailored onboarding program based on your experience, working closely with fellow auditors and other colleagues.
• In addition to your role as auditor, there are opportunities to grow by contributing to cross-functional work or strategic projects, based on your interests and strengths.
• A diverse, international work environment where each day is different.
• A passionate team of professionals with a shared goal and a healthy dose of fun.

Meet (y)our colleagues

You’ll join the Scheme and Customer Services team, where we ensure Certification Bodies operate in line with the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme. Together, we protect the quality and credibility of our FC scheme and strengthen the global movement for safer and more sustainable feed. You’ll work alongside a diverse and passionate group of colleagues, each bringing their own background and motivation to the role. You’ll work closely with the auditors, a tight-knit group of 4 professionals and alongside another 26 passionate colleagues across expertises like Business Operations, Marketing & Communications, and  Business Development. Each playing a role in making the GMP+ Feed Certification scheme stronger and more impactful.

We’re a diverse, international group of people, united by a shared ambition to improve safe and sustainable worldwide. Curious about what it’s like to work here? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to share their experiences.