Hiring CSC Secretary and Technical Manager (60%, f/m/d)

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