Senior Integrity Manager (Interim Team Lead)

Senior Integrity Manager (Interims Teamlead)

Located at ISCC headquarters in Cologne, this role directs the strategy and operation of the ISCC Integrity Programme to safeguard the credibility of the system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization, implementation and continuous development of the ISCC Integrity Programme.
• Ensure compliance of certified companies and Certification Bodies through risk‑based assessments.
• Safeguard and strengthen the integrity and credibility of the ISCC system.
• Identify systemic risks and weaknesses and drive effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Translate findings from integrity activities into system improvements, including ISCC requirements and auditor training.
• Support continuous development of the ISCC certification framework and related processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective compliance standards.
• Monitor performance, define KPIs, and contribute to departmental strategy and budget planning.
• Represent ISCC at external events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Participate in Certification Body meetings and industry dialogues.
• Accompany audits as a witness auditor.
• Deliver internal and external ISCC trainings.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental sciences, business administration, law).
• Extensive professional experience in compliance consulting, internal audit, or a corporate compliance function.
• At least two years of leadership experience, including managing or guiding teams and developing team members.
• Proven experience with risk‑based assessment methodologies and compliance systems.
• Strong background in change management and implementing organizational improvements.
• Experience translating risks and findings into sustainable system improvements.
• Experience working with public authorities or representatives of European member state ministries.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and organizational skills with a hands‑on implementation mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in an international and multi‑stakeholder environment.
• High level of integrity, reliability, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Very good IT affinity (MS Office, databases) and willingness to travel internationally.
• Excellent English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken).

Benefits

• Great team environment with team events, collaboration with sister companies, and independence in shaping processes.
• Individual learning and development plan: professional onboarding, frequent feedback sessions, free language classes, access to trainings and technical courses, promotion from within.
• Work–life balance: hybrid set‑up, 4 weeks remote work after probation, flexible hours, 30 vacation days plus 3 additional days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday), and sabbatical options.
• Financial benefits: generous pension scheme (bAV), JobTicket/Deutschlandticket, annual bonus scheme based on performance.
• Wellness programs: subsidized Urban Sports Club, health weeks promoting healthy habits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.