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Sustainability Scheme Manager (UK Based), Basingstoke
Client: NQA
Location: Basingstoke, UK (flexible working arrangements available)
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
NQA operates in over 90 countries with a global presence of over 55,000 active certificates across various industries. We are a UKAS Accredited Certification and Verification Body providing greenhouse gas verification and sustainability certification services. Our philosophy is “To help our customers deliver products the world can trust”. We value our team and offer competitive salaries and benefits.
The primary objective of the Sustainability Scheme Manager is to support the Carbon & Sustainability Services Director in establishing and leading a team, ensuring procedural and regulatory compliance, and growing our sustainability services. The role involves engaging with clients and the wider sector, and working across NQA’s sustainability portfolio including Chain of Custody and Supply Chain services. The position requires proactive management, strategic thinking, and a willingness to travel.
Location is flexible, with options for remote, on-site, or hybrid working.
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in environmental, sustainability, business management, or related fields.
* At least 2 years’ certification or relevant industry experience.
* Interest and enthusiasm for sustainability and carbon verification schemes.
* Completion of relevant Lead Auditor/Verifier courses (EMS, EnMS, GHG, CoC/Supply Chain schemes).
Skills & Competences:
Required:
* IT literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel, databases)
* People management experience
* Confident, outgoing, with excellent customer service skills
* Self-starter, reliable, with strong communication skills
* Ability to build relationships and manage resources effectively
* Knowledge of management standards and verification/auditing principles
* Experience with carbon and sustainability issues, management systems, and TIC industry
* Public speaking experience
Personal Attributes:
* Professional, relationship-builder, team player
* Organized, detail-oriented, flexible
* Self-motivated, proactive, interested in sustainability
* Effective communicator and influencer
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