Senior Sustainability Manager - Sustainable Fuels

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC's tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.

To date, ISCC holds more than 11,300 valid certificates in 129 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

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 further strengthen our Aviation & Maritime activities, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Senior Sustainability Manager with focus on Sustainable Fuels at ISCC headquarters in Cologne.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving ISCC certification schemes in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Alternative Marine Fuels in line with evolving regulatory and market requirements.

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:

• 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

• 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

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We…