Public summary
Join a leading global sustainability certification system to verify compliance of Certification Bodies and ensure credibility and integrity of environmental certifications. This remote role covers on-site, remote, and desktop assessments focused on North and Latin America, emphasizing quality management, auditor evaluation, and adherence to international standards. Professional growth, flexible hours, and a supportive, diverse team environment are offered.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Cologne
- Remote status
- Remote
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate Integrity Assessments (on-site, remote, desktop) in North and Latin America. Prepare audit plans and schedules. Conduct assessments focusing on Quality Management Systems and compliance with certification standards. Evaluate audit evidence, identify findings, and follow up on non-conformities. Conduct witness assessments to evaluate auditor competence. Compile comprehensive assessment reports. Contribute to ongoing development of the certification system and integrity program.
Qualifications
University degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Minimum five years professional experience in certification, conformity assessment, quality management, or auditing. Mandatory prior audit or certification system experience. Certified auditor training, preferably ISO 19011-based, with expertise in audit planning, interviewing, sampling, evidence evaluation, and reporting. Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17065 and certification body quality management assessment. Experience conducting desktop, remote, and on-site audits. Ability to write clear, evidence-based reports. High proficiency in English; Spanish or Portuguese advantageous. Residing in North or Latin America with valid travel eligibility. Organizational, communication skills, and independence.