Hiring CSC Secretary and Technical Manager (60%, f/m/d)
11 July 2022
The CSC is looking for a Secretary and Technical Manager (f/m/d). The location is flexible within Europe.
In this position you will report to the CSC Chair and the CSC Vice-Chairs.
Your main tasks will include:
Managing the CSC’s certification activities, such as
- maintaining and developing the association’s database, data analysis and statistics about certification projects
- managing the CSC invoicing and payment process
Administration of the CSC association activities, such as
- coordinating legal matters
- organising and following up on CSC-meeting and events
- communicating with our members
In the light of the retirement of our technical advisor by mid-2023, you will – step by step – also take over the following tasks:
Management and development of the CSC Certification Systems for sustainable concrete, cement and aggregates, such as
- managing the review/update of dedicated topics in future CSC certification system versions
- providing advice and support on technical matters relating to the CSC certification system
- managing the technical content in the application process for achieving CSC recognition in Green Building Labels
- plausibility & sample checks of issued certificates
- conducting the Certification Bodies’ roundtable
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor or Master degree in a technical domain, e.g. science, engineering, preferably with a link to construction materials;
- Good understanding of the construction and construction materials sector;
- Basic knowledge of Green Building Councils and NGOs relevant for the concrete sector and its supply chain;
- Good understanding of the importance of Environmental / Social / Governance (ESG) issues for the concrete industry and its supply chain;
- Excellent organisation skills;
- Convincing personality with strong narrative abilities;
- Good negotiator and facilitator for discussions with internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to represent the CSC externally;
- Fluent in English (French or German language proficiency is an advantage);
- Willingness to work in an international environment;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Basic understanding of finance and accounting;
We offer an exciting and very flexible opportunity for a highly engaged freelancer who is willing to take a leading role in the sustainability journey of the concrete sector. Your role as the CSC Secretary and Technical Manager will initially require an engagement of around 24 hours / week with the potential to further increase as the CSC continues its successful growth.
Please submit your application to: info@csc.eco
Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) – Rue de la Cité 1 – 1204 Geneva, Switzerland