Head of Integrity Data and Innovations (m-f-d)

Fsc

Bonn, Germany (Hybrid) 9/4/2026 Experienced

The ScopeThe Head of Integrity Data & Innovations (m-f-d) leads the development and implementation of FSC’s integrity data and innovation agenda, driving the use of data analytics, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to strengthen the FSC integrity system. The role is responsible for identifying opportunities where data and technology can enhance risk detection, decision-making, and assurance outcomes, and for translating integrity priorities into actionable products, insights, methodologies, and capabilities. The position oversees integrity data analytics, leads multidisciplinary teams, fosters innovation in integrity risk management, and collaborates with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to embed data-driven practices across the organization. Acting as both a strategic business partner and business owner in relation to the Technology & Information Unit, the role ensures that data and innovation initiatives effectively support and safeguard the credibility, integrity, and impact of the FSC system. Main Roles & Responsibilities <ul><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Develop and implement FSC’s Integrity Data, Analytics, and Innovation Strategy aligned with organizational priorities and in partnership with core teams.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Own the vision, roadmap, and prioritization of integrity data products and capabilities to deliver measurable integrity outcomes.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Lead FSC’s integrity innovation portfolio, managing initiatives from opportunity identification and pilot design through implementation and adoption.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Oversee integrity analytics to identify patterns, trends, and emerging risks, translating complex data into actionable insights.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Identify and prioritize the application of advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, geospatial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to address integrity risks.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Lead the development and continuous improvement of integrity data products, dashboards, analytical tools, and reporting capabilities.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Ensure effective integration and use of certification, transaction, geospatial, and external data sources to strengthen integrity analysis and reporting.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making, evidence-based innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning across FSC.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal functions, the FSC Network, technology providers, research institutions, NGOs, academia, and assurance organizations.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Promote transparency by communicating integrity insights, analyses, and evidence to relevant stakeholders.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing multidisciplinary team with expertise in data analytics, innovation management, product ownership, and emerging technologies.</li></ul> Your profile<ul><li>Advanced university degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">8-10+ years of experience in data analytics, innovation, integrity, compliance, or related fields.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Proven track record of leading innovation programs, building data-enabled capabilities, and driving organizational change.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Experience managing innovation portfolios, including piloting, evaluating, and scaling new technologies and methodologies.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Data, Product Management, Agile, or related certifications are an advantage.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Strong expertise in data analytics, data management, visualization, and reporting tools.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Experience as a Product Owner, Business Owner, or strategic lead for data-driven capabilities and solutions.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate emerging technologies, business challenges, and risk/compliance needs into practical solutions.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Experience integrating and analyzing diverse datasets, including geospatial, sustainability, and risk-related data.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies, with experience applying them to risk or integrity challenges.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Ability to build strategic partnerships with technology providers, research institutions, innovation networks, and other external stakeholders.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills, with fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.</li><li style="font-family:Georgia, serif;">Experience working in multicultural and global environments, demonstrating cultural awareness, commitment to FSC’s mission and values, and the ability to represent FSC with professionalism and credibility.</li></ul> Why us?<ul style="border:0px solid;margin:8px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">30 vacation days yearly </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Regional transportation ticket </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Celebrate together festivals from different cultures </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff</li></ul> The Fine Print<ul style="border:0px solid;margin:8px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Location: Bonn, Germany. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance) </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Starting Date: 2 November 2026</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Travel: Sporadic travel is required. </li></ul><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">How to Apply<br style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif, Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(66,66,66);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now! <ul style="border:0px solid;margin:8px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Please submit your CV in English </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">Please do not send any photos of yourself</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Georgia, serif;list-style-type:disc;">The deadline for the application is 25 August 2026</li></ul> <span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability. <span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:rgb(66,66,66);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;"> <span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:rgb(66,66,66);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Georgia, serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">We are looking forward to your application!Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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