Senior Technical Specialist, Europe Senior Technical Specialist, Europe SCS Global Services Hyb[...] in London

SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we are committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change.

SCS Global Services is proud to announce its selection by B Lab as an approved assurance provider for companies pursuing B Corp Certification. Under B Lab’s newly released standards, SCS will focus exclusively on delivering assurance services for medium to very large enterprises. B Lab is a globally respected nonprofit transforming the role of business in society, setting the gold standard for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Their mission to redefine success in business aligns seamlessly with SCS's legacy of delivering credible, science-based sustainability certifications across industries worldwide.

The Senior Technical Specialist, B Lab Europe is responsible for conducting third-party certification audits for organizations seeking to become Certified B Corporations throughout the European region. This position involves evaluating sustainability practices, social and environmental performance, and governance systems against B Lab Standards. Senior Technical Specialists manage audit teams, ensure appropriate technical coverage, and mentor junior auditors. All auditing roles are expected to uphold impartiality, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement, and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and credibility of the certification process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct third-party audits ensuring compliance with ISO 19011:2018 auditing principles to assess compliance with B Lab Standards
• Lead audit teams to ensure technical expertise is present
• Conduct interviews and perform site inspections when necessary
• Review organizational documentation, processes, and practices
• Complete audits by adhering to the agreed timeline, reporting deliverables, and professional requirements
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations and issue audit reports
• Manage the documentation, communication, and closure of audit findings
• Identify non-conformities and areas for improvement
• Participate in audit planning, execution, and follow-up activities
• Participate in calibration, witness audits, and ongoing training
• Collaborate with technical experts when additional domain knowledge is required
• Maintain impartiality and confidentiality throughout the audit lifecycle

Client Management

• Direct the audit process with clients
• Ensure the clients provide data and information necessary for audit
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with internal staff and external clients
• Ensure high level of customer service and client satisfaction
• Manage a more complex/diverse portfolio of audits concurrently

Quality and Program Development

• Deliver verification services in accordance with SCS Corporate and Program Quality requirements, in addition to participation in periodic internal and external accreditation audits
• Participate in accreditation activities within the SCS quality management system through maintenance of competency records including training log, completed calibration activities, and up to date knowledge of SCS program and external scheme requirements

Auditor Training

• Support training of new/other staff members
• Lead recruitment of new/other staff members, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant discipline (e.g., sustainability, environmental science, social sciences) or 5+ years of professional experience in sustainability, social, or related fields
• Experience conducting audits of sustainability and/or management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 1400, ISO 45001, or RSPO Lead Auditor training course based on ISO 9011:2018
• Successful completion and exam pass of mandatory B Lab training courses
• Training or experience in ISO 14001:2015 or similar, environmental/human rights/labor laws, or GHG accounting standards
• Excellent technical writing, observation, and data management skills
• Strong communication abilities with demonstrated abilities in critical analysis and objective evaluation
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive to diverse team environment
• Fluent in English with professional experience in verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; advanced level in Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with B Corp certification audits (V1.6)
• Industry-specific experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental/social management
• Knowledge of impact materiality assessments and ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD)
• Multi-language proficiency (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Dutch, or German)

Working Remotely: SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process.

Estimated Gross Annual Salary Europe: 38,000 - 50,000 EUR United Kingdom: 40,000 - 50,000 GBP

SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.