Junior Sustainability Certification Manager – ISCC EU

Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH

Energie, Wasser, Umwelt

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Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
Hybrid
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Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 3 years.

To support our Certification Process Team, we are looking forward to welcoming you as a Junior Sustainability Certification Manager – Focus: ISCC EU at our headquarters in Cologne .

In this role, you will contribute to a consistent and high-quality certificate review process, ensuring compliance with ISCC audit requirements, supporting administrative processes, and helping to maintain the integrity of the certification system.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Work® company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

Reviewing certification documents for completeness, accuracy, and plausibility in line with ISCC requirements
Managing and responding to inquiries from system users via email and phone in a timely and professional manner
Supporting internal data analysis (e.g. auditor data, certification materials, producing countries)
Assisting with administrative tasks such as registration terminations and invoicing
Supporting, where required, specific topics such as Nabisy-related inquiries
Contributing, as needed, to updates of review manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Your profile

University degree in environmental or agricultural sciences, sustainability management, natural sciences, economics, or another relevant field
First experience or strong interest in sustainability certification systems or related fields
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
Structured, independent, reliable working style and ability to manage multiple tasks
Clear and professional communication skills
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and service orientation
Ability to work effectively in an international and intercultural environment
Solid IT proficiency, including MS Office and working with databases
Very good English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future ! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Individual learning and development plan

Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
Many free language classes
Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid set-up
4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains. To date, ISCC holds more than 11,300 valid certificates in 129 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.