Would you like to join a global organization that works to ensure responsible use of natural resources worldwide? Are you passionate about sustainable forestry, biomass certification, and responsible supply chains? If you thrive in an international environment and enjoy combining technical expertise with client engagement and auditing activities, then our Forestry and Biomass Specialist role based in France could be the right opportunity for you.

What you can expect:

As a Forestry and Biomass Specialist, you will lead audit delivery across two interconnected areas: SBP EU-RED, and FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody, PEFC RED and FSC Forest Management auditing in France and internationally.

You will manage the full certification cycle, from planning and client coordination through to on-site auditing and reporting. Working with certificate holders across France and the wider region, you will uphold high standards of quality, integrity, and technical rigor.

This role sits at the intersection of forestry, energy, and sustainability, making it a rare opportunity to contribute to both forest conservation and the responsible use of biomass in the energy sector.

Working with us is never routine so in the first year, you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Coordinate and conduct Chain of Custody and Forest Management audits, across France and, where relevant, internationally.

• Deliver SBP audits and ensure Preferred by Nature's biomass services remain credible, high-quality, and consistent.

• Manage the full audit cycle including scheduling, logistical planning, client communication, reporting, and Salesforce data entry.

• Support development and implementation of biomass-related services, proposals, procedures, and technical resources.

• Provide technical guidance and client support on certification standards, trademark use, and the certification process.

• Participate in SBP working groups, stakeholder meetings, and certification scheme activities related to forestry and biomass.

• Monitor relevant policies, regulations, and industry developments in both the forestry and biomass sectors.

• Contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and development of Preferred by Nature’s forestry and biomass services.

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Complete onboarding and familiarize yourself with Preferred by Nature's mission and role. Receive on-the-job training to transition smoothly into your role as an auditor and task manager. If you don't have certification experience, we will provide the necessary training related to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and SBP (Sustainable Biomass Program) Standards and give you the skills needed to audit these schemes in accordance with our high-quality standards.

• Shadow senior auditors on FSC/PEFC and SBP audits to build practical familiarity with processes, reporting standards, and client interactions.

• Establish working relationships with internal teams and gain familiarity with Salesforce and certification procedures.

• Begin supporting evaluations in a team member capacity and start building relationships with key clients and internal colleagues.

• Support FSC, PEFC, and SBP audit planning, reporting, and client coordination activities.

Within six months, you will:

• Conduct FSC/PEFC CoC and SBP audits with increasing independence, submitting quality reports within expected timeframes.

• Act as a reliable point of contact for assigned clients, handling questions on certification, trademark use, and scheduling with confidence.

• Contribute to audit scheduling and Salesforce data management, supporting the team's administrative and operational coordination.

• Contribute to development of biomass services, proposals, procedures, and technical resources.

Within one year, you will:

• Independently manage FSC FM, FSC CoC, PEFC CoC, PEFC RED and SBP certification audits and client portfolios.

• Support strategic development and implementation of biomass-related services and initiatives.

• Contribute to quality assurance, technical guidance, and continuous improvement across certification activities.