Auditor

Interested in working as an auditor at CBCT?

The Certification Organization for Library Services, Culture, and Language (CBCT) is responsible for certifying libraries, cultural organizations, and (digital) language centers. The goal is to maintain and further develop quality assurance in these sectors. In addition, CBCT shares the knowledge and information it has gathered with the sector. 

The auditors carry out certification activities on behalf of CBCT and, following an audit they have conducted, advise the director of CBCT based on the various certification frameworks. The CBCT office supports the auditors in the performance of their duties.

About the auditors

CBCT stands for expert and independent assessment. As a contractor (self-employed professional) in the role of auditor, you play a key role in evaluating organizations, processes, and results. You combine analytical skills with sharp judgment and know how to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights and reports. You are a critical thinker with an eye for detail, yet you are also able to see the bigger picture. You possess the personal skills to navigate diverse interests and perspectives and to ensure your findings are accepted.

Auditors work in pairs. An audit team consists of an expert auditor and a peer auditor, each of whom plays a distinct role in ensuring the audit process is carried out properly.

For this recruitment drive, we are looking for several expert auditors and peer auditors across the country. You can decide for yourself which role suits you best.

The expert auditor prepares the audit in terms of both content and organization, conducts interviews with various stakeholders within the organization, and systematically gathers information. He evaluates the findings against the applicable certification framework and, based on this, drafts a preliminary and final report. In addition, the expert auditor monitors the process, maintains contact with the auditee and CBCT, and ensures coordination with the peer auditor. Requirements: academic level of work and thinking, extensive knowledge and experience with audits and certification (preferably the INK model), expertise in organizational and operational management, and insight into the social context of the auditees.

The peer auditor works collaboratively with the expert auditor and focuses primarily on the strategic, governance, and policy aspects of the audit. He assesses the consistency and validity of the findings, ensures balance in the final assessment, and assists with reporting. The peer auditor also plays a role in resolving substantive or procedural issues and can contribute during the hearing and rebuttal phase. Requirements: academic level of work and thinking, extensive administrative and management experience, broad social knowledge, insight into complex organizational contexts, and experience with audits and certification.

The key distinction between the two roles is that the expert auditor bears substantive and procedural responsibility for conducting the audit, including assessing compliance with the certification framework and preparing the report. The peer auditor primarily serves as an independent and strategic sparring partner who oversees the quality, consistency, and organizational integration of the audit process. While the expert primarily fulfills the role of analytical investigator and reporter, the peer brings administrative experience, a bird’s-eye view, and a critical eye to the process. Together, they ensure a balanced and reliable audit result (“the reasoned judgment”).

CBCT and the DBA Act 

If auditors are employed by an employer, CBCT enters into an agreement with your employer. If you are a self-employed professional (freelancer), you must—just like CBCT itself—comply with all requirements set forth in the DBA Act. Auditors receive a contract of engagement for each audit, which sets out the mutual rights and obligations (in accordance with the DBA Act). If the DBA Act cannot be fully complied with, no assignments will be issued1.

Independence and integrity 

CBCT checks for any relationship with the organization to be audited in connection with a potential (appearance of) conflict of interest. Interested? Please send your cover letter and resume by November 2, 2025, to bureau@certificeringsorganisatie.nl, addressed to Willem Camphuis, Director. For questions, please contact him at directie@certificeringsorganisatie.nl or 06-12253587. Interviews with candidates are scheduled for November 17 and 20. For more information about CBCT, visit https://certificeringsorganisatie.nl/