Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
Triggered by the role of carbon accounting and environmental footprinting within policies related to the transition of the chemical industry? Cefic is looking for a Sustainability Manager responsible for driving, coordinating and managing Cefic’s positioning and activities related to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Environmental Footprinting (PEF) and corporate carbon accounting methodologies.
Reporting to the Executive Director Sustainability, you will monitor and respond to studies and developments in the field, analyse key regulatory and other developments and assess their relevance for the European chemical sector. You’ll address these developments through action plans. To realise these goals, you can rely on a wide network of Cefic and member company experts.
Inspired? you will:
1. Be responsible for driving, coordinating and managing Cefic’s activities related to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Environmental Footprinting (PEF) and corporate carbon accounting methodologies.
2. Follow up regional and global developments related to LCA and PEF (e.g. under the Global Framework on Chemicals workstream Chemical Footprinting).
3. Contribute to positioning on European Commission’s proposals related to LCA or PEF, especially related to the application within product legislation.
4. Liaise with Cefic sector groups and support them on LCA/PEF matters.
5. Exchange with other industry associations and stakeholders on upcoming related initiatives and where necessary inform and advise members.
6. Act as Cefic expert in relevant external working groups (e.g. Commission expert groups)
7. Represent Cefic and the European Chemical industry in relevant external conferences and workshops.
8. Monitor and anticipate regulatory developments
Are you the right candidate?
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced professional who demonstrates the following experience and competencies:
9. Master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences or biology, with minimum 5 years working experience
10. Familiarity with Environmental Footprinting and Carbon Accounting methodologies/standards is an asset
11. Strong interest in sustainability issues and global challenges like circular economy as well as in policy design
12. A scientific, critical attitude with deep interest in interdisciplinary issues
13. A strong project manager, results oriented and able to work under pressure and to prioritise while managing multiple tasks
14. Excellent English (written and spoken)
15. Understanding of the functioning of European institutions is an asset
Required personal qualities
16. Working in a people oriented, international and dynamic culture at the centre of EU affairs
17. An environment with a positive attitude towards stress and mindful of work – personal life balance
18. Working on dynamic and challenging topics
19. Full time employment contract, competitive salary according to experience and several benefits,
20. Opportunities for employee development (trainings, mentoring).