ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Senior Sustainability Manager – Sustainable Fuels

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Köln • Germany

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Salary

💰 €72,000 - €85,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support for the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of ISCC certification schemes for SAF and Alternative Marine Fuels
  • Monitoring and assessment of aviation and maritime regulatory frameworks and their implications for ISCC certification
  • Design and implementation of certification frameworks to ensure regulatory alignment and scheme integrity
  • Development and maintenance of ISCC system documents, audit procedures, and training materials
  • Coordination and delivery of ISCC trainings related to aviation and maritime sustainability
  • Building and maintenance of strong relationships with stakeholders, including policymakers, fuel producers, airlines, and vessel operators
  • Representation of ISCC at external events, either online or in person, such as conferences, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and webinars
  • Proactive identification of new market opportunities and engagement with industry stakeholders
  • Support for the expansion of biofuel markets through outreach and engagement

Requirements

  • University degree in law/policy, business management, environmental sciences, economics, bio-economy, natural sciences, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of professional experience after graduation, including 3 years of relevant experience in certification, fuels, aviation, maritime, or related sectors
  • Proven experience in renewable and sustainable fuels (e.g. SAF, alternative marine fuels) or conventional fuels
  • Understanding of sustainability certification systems and relevant EU regulatory frameworks supporting biofuel advancement
  • Knowledge of Chain of Custody methodologies relevant to SAF and/or Alternative Marine Fuels
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, external communications, and public speaking
  • Experience in Client Relationship Management or Account Management
  • Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)
  • Very good MS Office and general IT skills
  • Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills with a proactive and independent working style.
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
ISCC certificationsustainability certification systemsChain of Custody methodologiesrenewable fuelssustainable fuelsalternative marine fuelsbiofuelsregulatory frameworksaudit procedurestraining materials
Soft skills
stakeholder engagementexternal communicationspublic speakingcommunication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproactive working styleindependent working stylerelationship buildingmarket opportunity identification