Quality Manager - Development of Standards
Location: the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany
Job Purpose and Background: The Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative is looking for a Quality Manager who has experience in international voluntary sustainability standard-setting and assurance organizations. The Quality Manager ensures that SBTi’s standards and outputs follow the SBTi Standard Operating Procedure for the Development of Standards and meet rigorous quality and compliance requirements. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining quality management frameworks, conducting regular internal oversight and quality reviews, and driving continuous improvement across processes and deliverables. By collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, the Quality Manager upholds the organization’s credibility and commitment to excellence in environmental standard-setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure successful delivery of assigned projects following SBTi’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
2. Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance frameworks and policies for the organization’s standards and outputs.
3. Conduct regular quality reviews to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
4. Identify and address non-conformities in processes, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
5. Develop, monitor and evaluate performance metrics to track quality improvements over time.
6. Monitor compliance with the Head of Quality including regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
7. Ensure documentation and reporting adhere to best practices, maintaining transparency and accountability.
8. Provide training and guidance to teams to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
9. Collaborate with internal teams to integrate quality assurance at all stages of standard development.
10. Facilitate stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment and timely resolution of issues.
11. Facilitate regular lessons-learned sessions and implement improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
12. Facilitate decision-making processes that are informed, timely, and aligned with project priorities.
13. Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team, the Technical Department, and across the organization to maximize impact.
14. Role model respectful behavior, open communication, and integrity as vital pillars of SBTi’s culture.
Essential Skills and Experience Needed:
1. 8 years of professional experience in quality management within environmental standards or a related field.
2. A strong track record in international voluntary sustainability standard-setting and/or certification or assurance organizations is a must.
3. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
4. Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex processes and identify areas for improvement.
5. Experience conducting audits and preparing comprehensive quality reports.
6. Proven ability to design and implement effective quality management systems.
7. Solid experience in risk management, due diligence, and/or data management.
8. Experience in overseeing multi-stakeholder processes for standard development (highly desirable).
9. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
10. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
11. A relevant degree in environmental science, quality management, or a related discipline; professional certification in quality management.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Experience or passion for sustainability and climate change.
Important Information Before You Apply:
1. This is a full-time role based in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany.
2. The salary for this role will depend on location and experience level.
3. This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
4. This role holds a maximum 6-month probationary period, depending on country legislation.
5. Interested candidates should be legally allowed to work in the specified countries and already be visa holders. The SBTi cannot sponsor working visas.
What We Offer:
1. Working in one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate action.
2. Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team.
3. Training and development.
4. 30 days of time off, plus your Country's bank holidays.
Salary Range:
UK: 45k - 68k pounds gross per year
Europe: 54k - 75k euros gross per year
To Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to Kris Kobi at kris@climate17.com
SBTi is an equal opportunity employer - committed to building an inclusive workplace and diverse staff, where all can thrive. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr