CoC Manager (Forestry)

TL;DR

CoC Manager (Forestry): Leading quality assurance and technical support for Chain of Custody certification across Western Europe and the Americas with an accent on FSC/PEFC standards and accreditation compliance. Focus on driving business development, managing auditor training, and ensuring technical integrity of certification processes within a global TIC environment.

Location: Hybrid/Remote model based in Lisbon, Portugal

Company

hirify.global is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity.

What you will do

• Support the development of timber and paper certification business, primarily FSC/PEFC COC.
• Coordinate technical reviews of COC reports to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Perform technical internal office audits and monitor performance of delivering affiliates.
• Manage FSC trademark approval services and maintain FSC database integrity.
• Collaborate with the Global Training Manager to develop and deliver COC auditor training.
• Consult affiliates on hiring, training, and registration of new auditors.

Requirements

• Tertiary education in Forest Management or Timber Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• FSC COC Lead Auditor certification is mandatory.
• Proven work experience in timber and/or paper industries.
• Advanced English proficiency with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to drive change and operate without close supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and government officials.

Nice to have

• Experience in commercial proposal development.
• Proficiency in additional local languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Global and stable work environment in a world-leading TIC company.
• Flexible schedule with a hybrid/remote work model.
• Access to hirify.global University and Campus for continuous professional learning.
• Multinational team environment with exposure to diverse global markets.
• Comprehensive benefits platform.