4C Services

Senior Sustainability Manager – System Development

4C Services

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Köln • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Leading the strategic development of the 4C business model, including identifying new market opportunities and developing robust business cases
  • Driving the global positioning of 4C in the coffee and cocoa sector by monitoring regulatory developments (e.g. EUDR, CSRD, HRDD) and translating them into practical and market-oriented services
  • Providing strategic input and innovation impulses directly to executive management and supporting decision-making processes
  • Driving the acquisition, development and implementation of international sustainability projects in origin countries, including climate, biodiversity and yield improvement initiatives in collaboration with partners, donors and industry stakeholders
  • Building and maintaining strong partnerships and stakeholder relationships across the value chain to support project development and long-term collaboration
  • Taking responsibility for the 4C Carbon Footprint Module, including analysing market uptake, certification coverage and the use of claims and labels, and deriving strategic recommendations
  • Advancing approaches in regenerative agriculture and biodiversity, including the development of practical tools, methodologies and audit frameworks, as well as alignment with existing market standards and initiatives
  • Coordinating interdisciplinary collaboration across the group, working closely with affiliated organisations such as ISCC, Meo, GRAS and ClimatePal, and facilitating stakeholder dialogue
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement and further development of the 4C system
  • Supporting ongoing projects to strengthen internal expertise and contributing to the development of integrated, hybrid strategic-operational approaches

Requirements

  • University degree in sustainability, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, economics or a related field
  • Several years of professional experience in consulting, sustainability standards, business development or related fields in an international context
  • Strong expertise in sustainability topics such as carbon accounting, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and regulatory frameworks (e.g. EUDR, CSRD, HRDD)
  • Proven experience in developing and managing complex projects and partnerships
  • Ability to bridge global market requirements with on-the-ground realities in agricultural supply chains
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills with high intercultural competence
  • High level of integrity, reliability and professionalism
  • Excellent English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken); additional languages are an asset
Benefits
  • Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with ISCC System GmbH, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
  • Opportunity to work independently and shape processes
  • Individual learning and development plan
  • Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start
  • Frequent feedback sessions for high quality communication and reflection
  • Free language classes
  • Access to trainings and technical courses
  • Promote from within!
  • 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
  • Generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
carbon accountingbiodiversityregenerative agricultureproject managementbusiness developmentsustainability standardsanalytical skillsstrategic thinkingcommunication skillspresentation skills
Soft Skills
intercultural competencenetworking skillsintegrityreliabilityprofessionalismsolution-oriented approachcollaborationstakeholder engagementdecision-making supportinnovation