Job Description
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. For more information, visit the ISCC website, or follow ISCC on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
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.
At ISCC we are a close team of highly motivated, supportive and committed young professionals with a multitude of backgrounds. If you want to use your expertise in a job where you can make a real difference and fulfil a higher purpose, then ISCC is the workplace for you.
We are a leading certification system supporting sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. Our certification schemes support environmentally, socially and economically sustainable production. If you feel we are a fit, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Marketing & Communications Manager in a permanent full-time position at our ISCC head office in Cologne.
- You take responsibility and think strategically: You contribute to the development of communication strategies by participating in internal and external communication projects or marketing initiatives.
- You are creative: You enhance the company's communication activities for internal and external stakeholders, producing engaging written and visual content for various channels (newsroom, newsletter, social media) in collaboration with our graphic designer.
- You are hands-on: You research various sustainability topics, draft press releases, prepare interviews and cultivate media relations.
- You reduce complexity: You translate sustainability concepts into clear and accessible language.
- You keep an eye on the bigger picture: from organising and presenting, to preparing and following up on meetings, to writing. You maintain an overview and proactively report to your manager.
- You coordinate: You act as the point of contact and representative for your area of responsibility, providing advice and support to colleagues.
- You hold a Bachelor's/Master's degree in communications or a related field.
- You have at least 3-5 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations (PR) or journalism.
- In your previous roles, you have gained experience with content management systems (CMS), newsletter platforms and social media.
- Excellent English (C1) is a must. English is not only our office language, but also the language in which we write all our communication materials. Additional language skills will be of advantage.
- You have strong MS Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, experience in creating visually appealing presentations and the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms.
- You have high degree of initiative and very good decision-making ability combined with an independent working style and pragmatic, hands-on attitude.
- Last but not least: You get excited talking about sustainability topics and relevant legislations.
We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.
To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:
Great Team Environment
- Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
- Close collaboration with our sister companies GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, Meo Carbon Solutions and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
- Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
- Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
- Many free language classes
- Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
- The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
- We promote from within!
- Hybrid set-up
- 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
- A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
- JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
- Annual bonus scheme based on performance
- Subsidized Urban Sports Club
- Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
- Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life