(Senior) Business Events Manager

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognized and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC's tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains. To date, ISCC holds more than 11,300 valid certificates in 129 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

Your main duties will be:

Strategic Event Ownership and Execution: You will design and deliver high-profile cross-format events – from global stakeholder conferences to high impact workshops while creating internal engagement initiatives that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a strong organizational culture. You will translate strategic objectives into event concepts that strengthen ISCC's visibility and thought leadership in certification and sustainability topics. You will take full responsibility for budget oversight, prevention, and vendor management to ensure cost-efficient excellence. You will anticipate and resolve logistical and technical event complexities (incl. AV setups), ensure seamless experiences for speakers and participants worldwide. Process Optimization & Innovation: You will evaluate and integrate advanced conference technologies to create engaging and scalable participant experiences. You will continuously refine planning, documentation, and feedback processes, developing reporting frameworks and KPIs to monitor performance and uphold the highest quality standards for ISCC Events. You will introduce innovative engagement methods (e.g., interactive tools, networking formats) to foster stakeholder dialogue and collaboration. You will act as the go-to expert for complex event design, offering solutions that combine creativity with operational success. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: You will work closely with senior leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate programs, resource allocation, and participant communication. You will cultivate strong relationships with international partners, speakers, and participants, creating inclusive, high-impact formats that resonate across cultures and industries. You will align event and conference stragies with ISCC's corporate communications guidelines, expand sponsorship concepts, and support sales and business development initiatives. You will strengthen ISCC's brand presence by ensuring events consistently deliver measurable impact and value.

University degree (Master) in Event- or Project Management, Business Administration, Communications, Sustainability or another related field At least 4 years professional experience with a strong track of delivering high-profile, multi-format events Deep expertise in event/conference technology and platforms, including AV setups, virtual engagement tools, and hybrid solutions Demonstrated ability to design strategic events that align with organizational objectives, enhance brand presence, and engage diverse stakeholders Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor guarantees, operational excellence and efficiency Excellent English language skills (written and spoken); English language skills of advantage Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and high-profile stakeholders Strong IT affinity with experience working on Mac computers, including Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook), digital collaboration tools, and event technologies

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party) Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more opportunities development Individual learning and development plan Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection Many free language classes Access to several technical specific as well as training courses The opportunity to work independently and shape processes We promote from within! Work-Life Balance Hybrid set-up 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation) Flexible working hours and trust based working time 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year's eve, carnival monday) Sabbatical options Financial benefits A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our values JobTicket/Germany Ticket Annual bonus scheme based on performance Wellness Programs Subsidized Urban Sports Club Active Break scheme with weekly yoga sessions Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life