Location
Covent Garden

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£65,000 per annum

About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity at the heart of REAL's Organic Materials portfolio, with strategic and operational responsibility for the Compost Certification Scheme, Compostable Materials Certification Scheme (CMCS), the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme (BCS), and the associated Research Hub. As Director of Organic Materials Schemes, you will lead a team of specialists across certification management, policy and stakeholder relations, and research, ensuring our schemes remain technically robust, credible, and aligned with the latest standards and regulatory developments. You will work closely with the Managing Director to contribute to Board-level reporting and organisational strategy, playing a visible role in influencing policy and engaging with government, regulators, and industry bodies. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of certification and assurance in the composting and biogas sectors and to make a meaningful contribution to the UK's circular economy and transition to net zero. Renewable Energy Assurance Limited is at the forefront of driving renewable energy growth and supporting the circular economy through a wide array of certification and consumer protection initiatives, empowering businesses and consumers to make sustainable choices with confidence.

What Renewable Energy Assurance Limited Offer
- 25 days holiday plus days between Christmas and New Year treated as holiday
- Westfield Health insurance plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts and perks
- Birthday voucher
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Climate perks including sustainable travel days

Experience
Deep technical knowledge of organic materials, including composting and anaerobic digestion, is essential. Proven experience in managing certification schemes and leading multidisciplinary teams is highly desirable.

About you
You are a strategic leader with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at senior levels across industry, government, and consumer-facing organisations. You are passionate about sustainability and the circular economy, with a commitment to maintaining technically robust and credible certification schemes. You demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and an innovative approach to delivering organisational mission and strategy.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, waste management, renewable energy, or related fields are preferred but not mandatory. A track record of continuous professional development and leadership in the sector is important.