Junior Sustainability Certification Manager – ISCC EU

Your tasks:
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 3 years.

To support our Certification Process Team, we are looking forward to welcoming you as a Junior Sustainability Certification Manager – Focus: ISCC EU at our headquarters in Cologne.
 
In this role, you will contribute to a consistent and high-quality certificate review process, ensuring compliance with ISCC audit requirements, supporting administrative processes, and helping to maintain the integrity of the certification system.
 
If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Work® company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!
 
Your main duties will be:

• Reviewing certification documents for completeness, accuracy, and plausibility in line with ISCC requirements
• Managing and responding to inquiries from system users via email and phone in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting internal data analysis (e.g. auditor data, certification materials, producing countries)
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as registration terminations and invoicing
• Supporting, where required, specific topics such as Nabisy-related inquiries
• Contributing, as needed, to updates of review manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Your profile:
• University degree in environmental or agricultural sciences, sustainability management, natural sciences, economics, or another relevant field
• First experience or strong interest in sustainability certification systems or related fields
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Structured, independent, reliable working style and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Clear and professional communication skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and service orientation
• Ability to work effectively in an international and intercultural environment
• Solid IT proficiency, including MS Office and working with databases
• Very good English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)

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, 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
• 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

 
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
• 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.