Junior Certification Manager

Are you ready to join a team of passionate, energised and supportive individuals dedicated to advancing the transition to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy?

RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Association seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as our Certification Manager or Junior Certification Manager (dependent on experience) – an ideal position for an someone interested in furthering an international career in an organisation focused on sustainability and industry transformation.

About Us

Our small and dedicated team of committed professionals works on a global scale to develop solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. We operate remotely, situated in many countries around the world with a strong, collaborative working environment fostering professional development and a healthy work-life balance. Our team allows for individual autonomy and the opportunity to engage with a full spectrum of roles within the diverse range of organisations in our stakeholder base.

RSB is a global, multi-stakeholder organisation dedicated to driving the truly sustainable development of the bioeconomy based on our best-in-class sustainability framework. Frequently noted as industry leaders in navigating the complexities of supply chain sustainability, we take pride in applying our robust sustainability framework in diverse sectors including aviation, chemicals, materials, and shipping, among others. For more information, visit www.rsb.org

Your Role

As RSB’s Junior Certification Manager, you will report to the Standards & Certification Director and work closely with the Certification Lead to maintain and grow the RSB certification system.

You will be responsible for four main areas of work:

• Certification management: this is the main work area and includes general certification system development, certification administration, claims management, EU Union Database administration, and supporting operators through the certification process.
• Oversight and accreditation management support: ensure RSB certification bodies carry out the certification process accurately and efficiently by checking their audit documents, attending occasional witness audits, and managing relevant records of the certification system.
• Projects: support RSB projects, including the RSB Book & Claim registry, RSB Impact Alliance, and the RSB certification process digitisation.
• Reporting and data management: support the Certification Lead with reporting and record-keeping, which includes working on RSB’s Impact Report, regulatory reporting, and reporting to the RSB Board.

Requirements

Required - Education, experience, and qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience with sustainability audit, certification or standards.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (sustainability, environment management, etc).
• Excellent written and oral communicational skills in English and ability to interact with companies, certification bodies, non-profit agencies, and experts around the world and several backgrounds.
• Must be proficient using all Microsoft programs (Office, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Understanding of how certification systems work (management systems, relevant ISO Standards, Chain of Custody and sustainability certification, etc.)

Required - Personal attributes

• Strong interest in sustainability certification and/or the bioeconomy.
• Proactive and efficient.
• Happy to work remotely (home-office based).
• Willingness to travel on occasion as required by the job.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work with a multicultural and virtual team.
• Flexible and willing to learn continuously in a dynamic environment.

Desired

• Knowledge of accreditation standards, processes and organisations.
• Auditor qualification or auditing experience.
• Experience with EU RED and ICAO CORSIA recognised certification standards.
• GHG LCA auditing or verification experience.
• Knowledge of relevant processes, such as feedstock, fuel and chemical production and sectors, such as aviation, chemicals, and marine.

Benefits

Join a small, dedicated, and multicultural team of professionals committed to building a brighter future for people and planet.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday provision with 30 days annual paid leave
• Annual salary adjustments for cost-of-living increases
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work in home-office with periodic in-person team meetings
• Professional development opportunities

Important information

• Location: Home office-based, for candidates currently located in the UK, Germany, or Spain and in possession of a valid work permit
• Travel: Required for meetings several times per year
• Position type: Full-time
• Start Date: March 2024 or earlier
• Application Deadline: 26 April 2024

Provide a Cover Letter,describing why you wish to work with us and why you are the right fit, and a CV no more than 2 pages please. RSB will not consider applications which do not follow the steps above.