Position Summary The Senior Manager Accreditation & Schemes will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing accreditation programs and conformity assessment schemes related to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) validation and verification. The role will ensure compliance with international standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation criteria, and scheme-specific requirements while supporting business growth and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree/bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Sustainability, Climate Change, Energy Management, or related discipline.
- Lead Auditor qualification in ISO management systems preferred.
- Additional qualifications in GHG accounting, carbon management, sustainability reporting, or climate assurance preferred.
Experience
- 10-15+ years of experience in conformity assessment, accreditation, certification, environmental management, sustainability, or climate-related assurance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accreditation management or scheme development.
- Demonstrated experience with
- ISO 14064 Series
- ISO 14065
- ISO 17029
- Validation & Verification Bodies (VVBs)
- Carbon and Sustainability Assurance Programs
- Experience interacting with Accreditation Bodies (e.g., NABCB, international ABs) will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Robust knowledge of accreditation and conformity assessment principles.
- Expertise in GHG accounting and climate assurance frameworks.
- Scheme development and governance capability.
- Regulatory and standards interpretation skills.
- Leadership and stakeholder management.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.