ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Sustainability Manager – Biomass Fuels

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cologne • Germany

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About the role

  • Developing and refining ISCC principles, criteria, and indicators related to biogas, biomethane, and bioLNG value chains
  • Monitoring, interpreting, and assessing relevant legislation and market developments affecting biomass fuels
  • Analysing global and regional market needs and identifying opportunities for system optimisation and further development
  • Strengthening internal expertise on biomass fuel supply chains, including mass balance systems, traceability approaches, GHG calculations, and auditability
  • Initiating, organising, and participating in stakeholder consultations, technical working groups, and industry dialogues
  • Developing and delivering ISCC trainings on certification requirements for biogas and biomethane supply chains
  • Engaging with regulators, competent authorities, and policymakers to support consistent interpretation and recognition of ISCC requirements
  • Developing and updating system documents, audit procedures, and guidance materials for certified companies and auditors
  • Contributing to the integrity program by supporting risk assessments, conducting plausibility checks, and evaluating certification patterns in biomethane markets

Requirements

  • University degree in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, biology, chemistry, or another relevant field
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in biogas and/or biomethane
  • Strong understanding of anaerobic digestion, biomass fuel value chains, and related technologies (e.g. bioLNG)
  • Good knowledge of sustainability certification systems and relevant EU legislation (e.g. EU RED, EU IR 2022/996 or RePowerEU)
  • Familiarity with mass balance approaches, traceability systems, or GHG calculations is an asset
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently in a structured and strategic manner
  • Very good communication and presentation skills in an international environment
  • High IT affinity (MS Office, databases) and willingness to travel internationally
  • Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
  • Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with sister companies
  • 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
  • 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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
biogasbiomethanebioLNGanaerobic digestionmass balance systemstraceability approachesGHG calculationssustainability certification systemsEU REDRePowerEU
Soft Skills
analytical skillsindependent workstructured approachstrategic thinkingcommunication skillspresentation skillsstakeholder engagementorganizational skills