Company Overview

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving—observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be part of our journey.

APM Terminals operates at the heart of global trade and local communities. As a long‑term partner to governments and port authorities, our license to operate depends not only on operational excellence, but also on our ability to deliver tangible socio‑economic value where we operate.

Location

Location: The Hague, Netherlands (The role may require occasional short‑term travel).

Purpose of the role

To define and lead APM Terminals’ global social investment strategy, ensuring alignment with the Maersk Group Commit framework, business strategy and stakeholder expectations.

To design, mobilise and oversee high‑impact social investment programmes that strengthen local economies, supply chains and communities around our terminals.

To position APM Terminals as a credible partner for governments, development actors and investors, enabling the mobilisation of third‑party funding and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer

We foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global Social Investment strategy and operating model across the APM Terminals portfolio.
• Design and oversee multi‑year, million‑dollar social investment programmes with clear development outcomes and measurable business value.
• Lead the identification and mobilisation of co‑funding, grants and in‑kind support from governments, development agencies, foundations and private investors.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with NGOs, public agencies, research institutions, industry partners and customers to deliver social and economic development initiatives.
• Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders, including terminal Managing Directors, governments, port authorities, communities and funders.
• Establish robust frameworks for programme governance, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including KPIs, impact metrics and public communications.
• Ensure social investment initiatives actively support concession strategy, licence to operate, local procurement, enterprise development and long‑term stakeholder value creation.
• Support major projects (greenfield/brownfield) with social investment and community strategies.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies and standards for all social investment activities and ensure integration with broader business and operational strategies.
• Develop and implement frameworks for impact measurement and reporting and track social ROI and long‑term outcomes.
• Advise senior leadership on social risk, community relations and reputational considerations.
• Develop internal capabilities and best practices across business units.

Key Stakeholders

• Terminal Managing Directors and Regional Leadership Teams.
• Global Sustainability and compliance functions at Maersk.
• Concessions and Investment teams.
• BIM Organization and projects.
• Public Affairs.
• Finance.
• External partners: NGOs, governments, development agencies, foundations, academic institutions and private investors.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in private‑sector‑oriented sustainability, development or impact roles in infrastructure industry (e.g., Mining, Energy or similar industries).
• Experience designing and managing large‑scale, multi‑year programmes in a donor, NGO or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to raise matching funding from governments, development agencies, foundations and/or private investors.
• Track record of building and managing partnerships with NGOs, public institutions and private sector actors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across governments, communities, corporates, NGOs, funders and research institutions.
• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Development Studies, Business, Public Policy or related discipline is preferable.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including development of KPIs, impact frameworks and external communications.

Leadership & Values

We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people and raising standards every day.

Continuous improvement mindset: we seek someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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