NQA UK Sustainability Scheme Manager

NQA; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification organization in the UK seeks a Sustainability Scheme Manager to lead enhancements in sustainability services while managing a talented team. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in a relevant field, along with experience in certification or related industries. This role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to influence and grow within the certification landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ certification or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon verification schemes.
• Completion (or commitment to complete) a Lead Auditor / Verifier course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sustainability Operations and Technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Deliver high-quality service for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Degree in environmental, sustainability, business management or related field

Job description

NQA UK Sustainability Scheme Manager

Department: Carbon and Sustainability Business Unit

Location: Flexible - remote, on-site (NQA office), or hybrid

Lead the future of sustainability at NQA

We’re looking for a Sustainability Scheme Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our Carbon & Sustainability services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team, oversee delivery of industry-leading schemes, and help cement NQA’s position as a global leader in sustainability certification and verification.

Why Join Us?

• Make a global impact - Deliver services across carbon verification, chain of custody, supply chain, and PEFC to meet the growing demand for sustainability assurance.
• Build a winning team - Lead and inspire Operations and Technical teams, ensuring engagement, collaboration, and the highest levels of client satisfaction.
• Shape our growth - Influence strategy, bring new services to market, and raise NQA’s profile across the sustainability profession.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage our Sustainability Operations and Technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Deliver high-quality service for clients, including large and high-profile organisations.
• Support strategy implementation, including developing new services and enhancing existing ones.
• Oversee regulatory and service-development projects.
• Represent NQA at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Engage with clients, consultants, agents, and our parent company to raise NQA’s profile.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree (or equivalent) in environmental, sustainability, business management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ certification or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon verification schemes.
• Completion (or commitment to complete) a Lead Auditor / Verifier course (EMS, EnMS, GHG or CoC / Supply Chain).
• Strong leadership, people management, and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.

Desirable: Experience in the TIC industry, project management, public speaking, and knowledge of standards such as ISO 14064-1, ISO 14068-1, PAS 2080, FSC / PEFC / RSPO CoC, ISO 20121, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001.

Role Logistics

• Reports to: Carbon & Sustainability Director
• Direct reports: Audit Ops Team Manager (Sustainability), Report Review Team Manager (Sustainability), Technical Manager (Sustainability), and Supply Chain Technical Manager (external).
• Location: Flexible (remote, office, or hybrid).
• Travel: Required for client, stakeholder, and event engagements.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to lead at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

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