Administrative Coordinator - Certification Team

We are looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join our RecyClass Certification Team with the below characteristics:  

Role  

• Support the Certification Team managing essential back-office and operational tasks to ensure smooth functioning of our certification-related activities. 
• Liaise with recognised Certification Bodies to ensure smooth ongoing collaborations and certification processes. 
• Support document management and contract handling. 
• Streamline and improve administrative processes through documentation, structure, and automation where possible. 
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Responsibilities & Duties  

• Coordinate and maintain certification repository, and databases of documents and auditors. 
• Handle contracts and documentation with recognised Certification Bodies. 
• Coordinate the misuse of the RecyClass certification mark and false certificates. 
• Support financial processes, including invoicing, budget tracking, and reporting. 
• Assist in planning and logistics for meetings, trainings, and workshops. 
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Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in administration, business, or related field. 
• At least 1 year of relevant administrative or coordination experience. 
• Familiarity with the plastics sector, recycling or certification industry is an asset, but not required. 

Skills  

• Fluent in English; both written and spoken; other European languages are an asset. 
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities. 
• Proficient in MS Office software package.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. 
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and support a small, dynamic team. 
• Detail-oriented and reliable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

We offer a position that will  

• Provide you with a multicultural, dynamic environment, within a small team of young and dynamic professionals.
• Serve an opportunity to grow professionally in the environmental and sustainability sector. 

W orking Environment  

You will be working in a multicultural, dynamic environment, with a small team of young professionals for a growing association. In your role, you will be introduced to representing our organization with Certification Bodies recognized by RecyClass.

Our Values  

Driven • Curious • Team-oriented • Connected • Devoted • Agile • Loyal • Respectful • Ethical 

What we offer  

Competitive work package includes, among others:

• Full-time permanent position with a competitive package 
• 32 holiday days per year, plus public holidays 
• Hybrid working 
• Private medical insurance on completion of probation 

Start Date  

The ideal start date is September 2025. 

How to apply  

Interested candidates should send both their Cover Letter and CV ( in one document ) by 25 July 2025 via this link:

Selection process  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that the interview may include a test. 

About Plastics Recyclers Europe  

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) is an organisation representing the voice of European plastics recyclers, who reprocess plastic waste into high-quality material destined for the production of new articles. Recyclers are important facilitators of the circularity of plastics and the transition towards the circular economy.   

The plastics recycling industry in Europe represents over €9.1 billion in turnover, 13.2 million tonnes of installed recycling capacity, around 850 recycling facilities, and over 30,000 employees.  

About RecyClass  

RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative advancing recyclability, bringing transparency to the origin of plastic waste, and establishing a harmonized approach toward recycled plastic calculation & traceability in Europe. RecyClass develops Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and scientific testing methods for innovative plastic packaging materials which serve as the base for the Design for Recycling Guidelines and the RecyClass Online Tool. RecyClass established Recyclability Certifications for plastic packaging, Recycling Process Certification, and Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for plastic products.