(Senior) manažer systému - řízení integrity

Job Description

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 2 years. This is why the Integrity Management team is looking forward to welcome you as Senior System Manager - Integrity Management at ISCC headquarters in Cologne.

The (Senior) System Manager - Integrity Management has the objective to co-design and implement the ISCC EU strategy, driving the upscale of ISCC EU certifications, developing and improving the ISCC EU system with regards to new legislation and market requirements, increasing recognition and market share as well as developing the ISCC EU team and facilitate cross-company knowledge transfer.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

• Manage and optimize Integrity Management processes
• Continuously develop Integrity Program, e.g. by identifying relevant focus areas or possibilities to adapt and improve processes and documents
• Support on following the ISCC's strategy by alignment the department goals
  • Exchange with relevant stakeholders such as authorities on market developments and cases related to integrity management
  • Establish and maintain governmental/national system relations (e.g. national authorities, OLAF, REFUREC, CA-RES)

Day-to-day work of department:

• Organize Integrity Assessments, including which System Users/CBs are to be audited
• Evaluate and communicate audit results in close cooperation with Integrity Auditors and the Integrity team
• Management of Integrity Auditors, including schedule of Integrity Assessments, resource planning of auditors, onboarding/training of auditors, individual questions by auditors; invoicing of Integrity Auditors
• Share learnings from audits to improve certification system
• Evaluate incoming requests and information on non-conformities with ISCC requirements
• Communicate sanctions of certified companies and Certification Bodies
• Monitoring of Certification Bodies performance
• Discuss and evaluate integrity related cases with respective departments
• Facilitate practical implementation of requirements through technical guidance to CBs and System Users
• Documentation in internal data base
• Discuss and evaluate received complaints and further develop Whistleblowing/grievance mechanism
• Develop and update system documents
• Legal check of documents / ISCC's internal processes

Additional duties:

• Participate in other selected Integrity-related ISCC projects
• Representing ISCC at external events
• Participate in CB Meetings
• Accompany audits as witness auditor
• Present ISCC Trainings (Internal & external)
• Train new staff members
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement process within company

Your profile

• University degree in bioenergy, chemistry, circular economy, bioeconomy, environmental studies, business management, economics, law or similar
• At least 5 years postgraduate professional experience
• At least 3-year postgraduate professional experience in relevant field (organizations/stakeholder associations) for similar topics
• Must-have/Preferred: experience with sustainability certification, labels and/or relevant EU and/or Member State legislation
• Must-have: solid experience in project management in international context + extensive experience in high-level customer support
• Must-have the following skills:

1. Effective communication
2. High level of integrity and confidentiality
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills
4. Excellent analytical and strategic thinking
5. Excellent mediation skills

• Excellent (C1 - C2) English language skills (written and spoken)
• Very good copy-writing skills
• Very good PC and Office user skills + general IT proficiency
• Excellent understanding of certification systems for bio-based fuels/low carbon fuels
• Excellent knowledge of ISCC EU
• Very good understanding of relevant EU legislation on bio-based fuels/low carbon fuels

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 and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities

Individual learning and development plan

• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection (?)
• Many free language classes
• Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• 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
• Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
• 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.