Recycled Content & Recyclability Manager

TÜV SÜD; Milano; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TÜV SÜD is looking for a Recycled Content & Circular Economy expert to help advance their sustainability mission. The successful candidate will lead projects on recycled content, provide expert consultation, and create innovative services that promote circular economy practices globally.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in recycling or sustainability sectors.
• Expertise in circular economy standards like ISO 14021.
• Strong communication skills in English and additional languages (French, Spanish) are a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead global innovation projects focused on recycled content.
• Develop and implement services for various industry segments.
• Provide expert consultation to clients on sustainability goals.

Conoscenze

Communication

Innovation

Stakeholder Engagement

Formazione

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Materials Science

PhD (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Recycled Content & Recyclability Manager, Milan

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

TÜV SÜD is seeking a Recycled Content & Circular Economy expert to join our Product Service Division. In this global role, you will be at the forefront of advancing our sustainability mission by supporting companies transitioning to a circular economy.

Your expertise will be essential in developing innovative services and providing technical support to clients, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in shaping sustainable practices across industries worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead global innovation projects focused on recycled content and other technical areas around circular economy ensuring alignment with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 14021, ISO 22095, EN 15343, ..) and current and upcoming regulations.

Continuously improve and update current services related to plastic recycled content, material claims and other areas

Collaborate with business units both globally and in the regions, to design, develop, and implement services for a broad range of industry segments.

Provide expert consultation to clients, helping them meet sustainability goals while improving market credibility in line with circular economy principles and provide technical sales support, working closely with regional key account managers.

Lead and deliver training programs to empower internal teams and stakeholders to effectively support global scaling of services.

Take on the role of auditor for the Plastic Recycled Content and other circular economy programs, supporting various industries and customers.

Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, research, and regulatory changes in recyclability and recycled content standards, ensuring TÜV SÜD remains a leading authority.

Take a thought leadership role by establishing effective working relationships with internal and external sustainability experts, scientific institutions, industry bodies, and regulatory authorities.

Key Requirements:

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar technical sustainability field. A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD) is a plus.

5+ years of experience in a professional service environment, particularly within the recycling, sustainability, or product certification sectors (e.g., consulting, third-party bodies, industry, and/or academic contexts).

Expertise in circular economy concepts, including deep knowledge of general and material specific recycled content/chain of custody standards such as ISO 14021, EN 15343, ISO 22095.

Hands-on experience in the validation/verification of plastic recycled content / recyclability /circular economy, or working within the Remade, Recylass, GRS certification frameworks.

Familiarity with concepts and standards in certification/verification/validation such as ISO 17029, ISO 14065, and ISO 17065 is highly desirable.

Strong communication skills in English (oral and written). Additional language skills (e.g., French, Spanish) are a plus.

A creative, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to drive innovation in recycled content and circular economy services.

Team-player, self-starter with a strong ability to collaborate across various departments and regions.

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in advancing sustainability efforts within a global leader in product certification. If you're passionate about contributing to the circular economy and possess the expertise in recycled content and recyclability, apply now to join TÜV SÜD’s forward-thinking team and make a positive impact on the environment.

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