Gold Standard is recruiting a Sustainability Officer – Land Use and Forests to join its Standard Development team Remotely: Apply!!
Join Gold Standard: Sustainability Officer – Land Use & Forest
About the Opportunity
Gold Standard is currently recruiting a Sustainability Officer – Land Use and Forests to join its Standard Development team. This is a dynamic and impactful position offering the opportunity to contribute to high-integrity climate action, with a focus on land use and forest-based certification tools. The role is fully remote, open to candidates based in the UK, Germany, or India.
About Gold Standard
Established in 2003 by WWF and other international NGOs, Gold Standard certifies climate and sustainable development initiatives worldwide. Its mission is to ensure that every dollar of climate and development finance goes as far as possible in creating real and verified impact.
Key Responsibilities
The Sustainability Officer will play a vital role in supporting the development of technical standards and certification methodologies. Responsibilities include:
- Developing Requirements & Methodologies
Create and refine technical tools and protocols under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals framework, ensuring alignment with international best practices. - Sustainability Research & Frameworks
Conduct research and co-develop sustainability assessment frameworks in collaboration with internal and external partners. - Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with stakeholders, represent Gold Standard at international and regional events, and facilitate consultations to enhance standards and certification systems. - Technical Support
Provide ongoing support to project developers, fund managers, and validation/verification bodies (VVBs), offering technical guidance to enable successful certification. - Process Innovation
Assist in the digitisation and streamlining of certification procedures to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Gold Standard is seeking a motivated and organised sustainability professional who is passionate about climate action and the role of certification in advancing global goals. Candidates should have:
- Background in forestry, land use, agriculture, or related environmental sciences.
- Strong understanding of carbon markets and sustainability frameworks.
- Experience in developing or applying certification standards or methodologies.
- Ability to engage with technical stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Comfort working in a remote, collaborative, and multicultural environment.
Why Join Gold Standard?
This role offers the chance to:
- Contribute to climate solutions with global impact.
- Work alongside experts in climate science, certification, and policy.
- Engage in a flexible and purpose-driven work culture.
- Help shape high-integrity standards that enable projects to access climate finance.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit, Gold Standard encourages qualified candidates to apply and be part of a globally respected organisation advancing sustainability and carbon market integrity.
Remote | UK, Germany, or India
Application Deadline: 3 August 2025
Gold Standard is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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