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Forest Certification Specialist (FSC, PEFC and SURE)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

AENOR

9 open roles

Our summary

Hours
Jornada intensiva in summer
Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎓 University degree, preferably in Forestry Engineering or Technical Forestry Engineering.
This will provide you with a solid technical base to operate in the field of forest management and certification.

🌍 C1 level of English.
This will be necessary for interaction with international entities linked to the certification schemes.

🌲 Knowledge and experience in forest certification.
We are looking for a person who possesses the qualification or can be qualified in PEFC Chain of Custody, FSC Chain of Custody, and FSC Sustainable Forest Management.

📋 Technical competence in forest management.
Having knowledge of the Spanish Forest Certification System and the SURE scheme will be especially relevant.

🔎 Knowledge of evaluation and auditing processes.
The position requires the ability to assess evaluation processes and results, reports, evidence, and recommendations derived from audit teams.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🎁 Benefits that make a difference
3-month intensive summer schedule, nursery assistance, languages, laptop, discounts, covered travel, and flexible compensation, among others.

The role

Are you motivated to contribute to more sustainable forest management and help organizations demonstrate their commitment through recognized certification schemes?

Do you see yourself as a technical benchmark in forest certification, working with schemes such as FSC, PEFC, and SURE, backed by a recognized brand like AENOR?

Here you will find autonomy, technical knowledge, contact with different organizations and professionals in the sector, and a career with impact and long-term projection.

If you value knowledge, technical prestige, and continuous improvement... AENOR is your place.

What will your experience be like as a Forest Technical Coordinator at AENOR?

👥 Real camaraderie from day one
You won't be alone here. You will be part of an environment where sharing knowledge and experience is fundamental to continuing your professional growth.

🧭 Autonomy and technical responsibility
You will have a leading role within the forest area, contributing your judgment and knowledge to guarantee the rigor of the certification processes.

📚 Continuous learning and specialization
You will work with different certification schemes and technical requirements, which will allow you to continue deepening your knowledge in areas such as sustainable forest management and chain of custody.

🌍 An activity with impact
Your work will contribute directly to generating trust regarding the responsible origin of forest products and to promoting more sustainable management practices.

🚀 Contact with leading organizations and entities
The position requires interaction within the scope of different certification schemes, including technical communication with international entities.

🎖️ A brand that inspires confidence and positions you
Developing your professional career at AENOR will allow you to consolidate your specialization within the field of certification and sustainability.

What you'll do

Your role will be key to guaranteeing technical rigor and the proper development of activities linked to forest and chain of custody certification.

You will act as a technical reference figure in the different schemes of the forest area, contributing to ensuring that evaluation and certification processes are carried out with the required levels of competence and demand.

Additionally, you will have a relevant role in the knowledge and monitoring of the FSC, PEFC, and SURE schemes, as well as in the technical interaction associated with them.

  • Technically coordinate activities related to the forest certification area.

  • Ensure compliance with the technical requirements of the different applicable schemes.

  • Review evaluation results, reports, evidence, and recommendations associated with certification processes, as appropriate.

  • Provide technical knowledge in sustainable forest management and chain of custody.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the FSC, PEFC, and SURE requirements linked to the activity.

  • Act as a technical reference figure for communication related to the SURE scheme.

About AENOR

AENOR is a Spanish certification and conformity assessment body, operating as a leading entity in testing, inspection, and certification services. It provides certification for management systems, products, and services, along with training, standards publication, and laboratory testing, serving a wide range of industries. The company is recognized for its role in generating trust and promoting quality, sustainability, and innovation across organizations.

Industry
Testing Inspection and Certification
Founded
1986
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Cataluña, País Vasco and 14 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • AENOR is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has offices across Spain, including in Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Andalusia, offering opportunities in various regions.
  • The company operates internationally, with a presence in Latin America (e.g., Mexico) and Portugal, which may facilitate cross-border career moves.
  • Job openings often offer hybrid work arrangements, providing flexibility for professionals relocating to Spain.
  • AENOR is a key player in the Spanish certification market, which can be valuable for professionals with expertise in quality, compliance, or auditing.
  • The company supports professional development through its training campus and certification services, which may help career growth.

In their own words

About the company & team

AENOR contributes to the transformation of society by creating trust between organizations and people through conformity assessment, training, information, and consultancy services.

🚀Will you join our mission?

If you want to continue growing as a specialist in certification and sustainable forest management, assume technical responsibility, and develop your career in a leading organization, this is your opportunity.

👉 Apply now and be part of AENOR.

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