(Junior) System Manager - ISCC PLUS

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. More than 8400 companies in over 130 countries worldwide use the ISCC System. ISCC covers all sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural and forestry biomass, circular materials and renewables. As a no-deforestation standard with a strong commitment to protect forests, high-carbon stock lands and biodiversity, ISCC strives for a world where biomass and other raw materials are produced in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner.

• You will develop principles, criteria and indicators for the ISCC PLUS standard with focus on:

1. (mechanical) plastic recycling,
2. social criteria,
3. Pre/Post consumer materials

• You will analyse market needs for sustainability certification with regard to the bio- and circular economy
• You will facilitate practical implementation of ISCC PLUS certification through technical guidance to certified companies and auditors/certification bodies via e-mails, video calls, etc.
• You will develop and update system documents, audit procedures and guidance documents for the use by certified companies and auditors
• You will monitor and assess relevant legislations
• You will support implementations, adjustments and testing of ISCC PLUS requirements in the auditing tool
• You will analyse data of ISCC PLUS certification
• You will further develop and conduct ISCC PLUS trainings
• You will establish and maintain good working relations with relevant stakeholders
• You will represent ISCC at external events (e.g. conferences, stakeholder meetings)

• University degree in circular economy, sustainability, environmental sciences, or another related field
• At least 2 years of professional experience after graduation
• At least 1 year postgraduate relevant professional experience after graduation within the field of circular economy and/or certification
• Working knowledge with relevant legislation in the field of plastics/recycling
• Proven professional experience in project management
• Excellent communication skills in an international environment with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent language skills in English (at least C1), additional language skills will be of advantage
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Service-oriented thinking and excellent networking capability, especially in international environments
• Very strong presentation skills as well as the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms and to prepare professional presentations according to target group
• High general IT proficiency and very good working knowledge in databases and MS Office
• High degree of initiative and very good decision-making ability combined with an independent working style and pragmatic, hands-on attitude
• Willingness to contribute to the continuous improvement process and to drive change
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Our team is our core asset and we want to support our people as best we can. To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

• Three days home-office, four weeks remote work at a place of choice, flexible working hours and trust-based working time
• Permanent contracts
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year's eve, carnival monday)
• A bonus scheme
• A generous pension scheme in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket and JobRad options
• Many free language classes
• Sabbatical options
• An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with many lunch and shopping options close by
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions, 4C Services, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• An individual learning and development path
• Urban Sports Club
• Active Break scheme with daily sessions such as Yoga, strengthening or breathing techniques
• Free fruits, snacks, tea, coffee …
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• Great team events