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ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Certification Body Relations – Operations Manager

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

. Manage certification body contracts, including negotiations, amendments, extensions, cooperation transfers, internal approvals, and signing coordination .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management and operational support, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, data analysis, and process improvement. Proficient in managing external relationships and coordinating cross-functional activities to enhance certification body performance.

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Account ManagementContract NegotiationOperational SupportData AnalysisCustomer Service

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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementSOP DevelopmentDashboard CreationTrend AnalysisCertification Administration
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsClear CommunicationDecision-MakingAttention to DetailIndependent Working
Industry Keywords
ISCC RequirementsStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationOperational Data MaintenanceCertification Body Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage certification body contracts, including negotiations, amendments, extensions, cooperation transfers, internal approvals, and signing coordination
  • Coordinate certification body onboarding and offboarding, including induction, system access, guidance, and internal alignment
  • Manage certification body enquiries and operational support requests
  • Manage assigned certification body accounts through bilateral meetings, stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and follow-up coordination
  • Maintain accurate certification body records and documentation
  • Develop and use dashboards and data analysis to support account management
  • Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs, guidance documents, and administrative processes
  • Consolidate certification body feedback, identify recurring issues, and coordinate internal action plans and process improvements
  • Provide backup support for certification body communications and engagement activities
  • Support certification body oversight and engagement activities
  • Analyse certification body performance and audit quality, including preparation and validation of relevant data
  • Contribute to workload planning, handovers, and cross-functional coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, management, sustainability, supply chain management, or a comparable discipline)
  • At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in account management, operational support, certification administration, contract management, or a comparable stakeholder-facing role
  • Strong experience in customer service, operational support and external relationship management
  • Demonstrated experience managing external accounts or partners, coordinating cross-functional activities, and resolving operational issues
  • Strong contract negotiation and administration skills
  • Experience maintaining operational data and using dashboards or trend analysis
  • Knowledge of ISCC requirements or comparable certification schemes is an advantage
  • Excellent English language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)
  • German language skills are a plus
  • Strong organisational and case-management skills
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Structured, independent, and reliable working style
  • Sound judgement and decision-making capability
  • Ability to improve administrative processes and coordinate cross-team collaboration
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with sister companies
  • Opportunity to work independently and shape processes
  • Individual learning and development plan
  • Professional onboarding
  • Frequent feedback sessions
  • Many free language classes
  • Access to several trainings and specific technical courses
  • Internal promotion opportunities
  • Hybrid work setup
  • 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
  • Generous pension scheme (bAV)
  • JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
  • Annual bonus scheme based on performance
  • Subsidized Urban Sports Club
  • Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life