Certification Officer - Forestry

About the opportunity

The Forestry team is mainly based in Bristol, UK but has staff and representatives based in Europe too. We are a friendly tight knit team who help each other out and often work across several portfolios.

We are responsible for FSC and PEFC certification activities in over 40 countries for both Forestry and Chain of Custody. This means there are loads of challenges, rewards and opportunities. Your work may be engaging with dealing with builders merchants in the UK on one day, and planning forest management audits in China the next. Much of the work is office based but with opportunity for travel under normal circumstances.

About you

We are looking for the following key skills:

-Substantial administrative and experience of client/customer management

-Knowledge and/or practical experience in the forestry and/or wood processing industry

You will also be:

• Inquisitive and interested

• Pragmatic and fair

• Comfortable with standards and QMS systems

• Great with people - Asian language skills beneficial, particularly Vietnamese

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Location

Home based or Bristol office based