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Sustainability Scheme Manager (UK Based), Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client: NQA
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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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 and standards. 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 focus on supportive partnerships to ensure clients realize the benefits of accredited certification. NQA offers competitive salaries and benefits.
The primary objective of the Sustainability Scheme Manager is to support the Carbon & Sustainability Services Director in establishing and maintaining a successful team, overseeing activities, ensuring procedural and regulatory compliance, and growing industry-leading sustainability services. The role involves raising profile within existing and new client bases and evolving with NQA’s strategy in sustainability.
The role includes working across NQA's Carbon and Sustainability portfolio, including Chain of Custody, Supply Chain Services, and PEFC, to strengthen and expand our service offerings, positioning NQA as a global leader.
The market is rapidly growing and changing; the role requires proactive engagement with the team and sector to manage effectively and enhance visibility.
The position has direct line responsibility for four management posts.
Location: Flexible. Options include remote, on-site, or hybrid working. Travel to offices, client sites, and other locations is expected.
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in environmental, sustainability, business management, or related fields.
* Minimum 2 years’ certification or industry experience.
* Interest and enthusiasm for sustainability and carbon verification schemes.
* Completion and passing of relevant Lead Auditor/Verifier courses (EMS, EnMS, GHG, CoC/Supply Chain schemes).
Skills & Competences:
Required:
* IT literacy – Word, Outlook, Excel, customer databases
* People management experience
* Confident, outgoing, with excellent customer service skills
* Self-starter with good attention to detail
* Reliable, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of management standards and verification processes
* Experience in auditing, verification, and management systems
* Workplace experience in sustainability issues and the TIC industry
* Strategic thinking and knowledge of legislative/regulatory frameworks
* Experience in public speaking at events, conferences, and exhibitions
Personal attributes include professionalism, relationship-building skills, independence, organizational skills, interest in sustainability, and effective communication.
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