REA (The Association for Renewable | Holborn, United Kingdom | Posted June 27, 2026
Position Overview
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. Deep technical knowledge of organic materials — including composting and anaerobic digestion — is essential to this role.
Working closely with the Managing Director you will contribute to Board-level reporting and organisational strategy and play a visible role in influencing policy and engaging with government, regulators, and industry bodies. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of cer...