Forest Policy and Sustainability Manager
Job Summary
Role Summary:
This role coordinates and delivers forest- and fibre-related sustainability initiatives across the Mondi Group supporting the implementation of MAP2030 goals for forests wood and biomass. It focuses on certification policy monitoring compliance stakeholder collaboration and reporting to ensure responsible fibre sourcing across international operations.
Your Responsibilities:
- Coordinate forest and fibre sustainability activities across the Group in close collaboration with Sustainability Fibre Sourcing and local operations.
- Support and drive the implementation of MAP2030 goals related to forests wood and biomass.
- Coordinate and guide national forest policy / sustainability experts across Europe via dotted-line responsibility.
- Manage fibre and biomass certification targets progress tracking and local or regional sustainability initiatives.
- Engage with certification schemes and third-party bodies (e.g. FSC PEFC SURE) and support audit and compliance activities.
- Monitor EU and national forest policy and regulatory developments and contribute to compliance coordination.
- Support stakeholder engagement partnerships and participation in R&D projects across the forest value chain.
- Contribute to internal and external reporting benchmarking project tracking and represent Fibre Sourcing in relevant working groups.
Your Profile:
- Strong knowledge and insight into international forest policies and laws as well as EU regulations on forests and wood-based products (such as EUDR RED etc.)
- A minimum of three years experience in forest policy sustainability and/or forest certification at the international level is required preferably within the pulp and paper industry. Operational expertise in forest management is considered advantageous.
- Masters degree in forestry from an accredited university
- Good knowledge of the European and international fibre-based industry
- Fluent in English speaking and writing
- Flexibility and mobility (up to 30% of international travel)
Our Offer:
- An inspiring position in our Fibre Sourcing Team
- Start: not later than August 2026
- Location: Group office Vienna Marxergasse 4a 1030 Vienna
- Duration: unlimited contract
- Extent: full-time 38 hours / week all-in contract
- We offer a compensation package starting at 60.000 gross/year on a full-time basis (38 hours/week) with the opportunity of overpayment depending on your experience skills and qualification.
Benefits:Learning & Development; Flexible working hours; Meal discounts; Modern office spaces; On-site childcare
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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile for colleagues and customers our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondis success. Be part of our future.
Do you want to know more about Mondi We are a global leader in packaging and paper contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.
Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities LGBTQI individuals and people with disabilities. Even if you dont meet all the listed qualifications we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process please reach out to the contact person listed above.
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Mondi is a leader in sustainable packaging and paper providing a breadth of expertise and track record of innovation that means we can help customers to make smarter, more sustainable choices.