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Acre is proudly working with The Copper Mark in their search for a Vice President, Assurance. The Copper Mark is the leading assurance framework for responsible production and sourcing across the copper, nickel, zinc and molybdenum value chains.
As demand for critical minerals continues to accelerate through the global energy transition, The Copper Mark plays a vital role in helping companies demonstrate independently verified responsible practices and contribute positively to sustainable development. Today, The Copper Mark works with over 160 participants across 51 companies globally and manages a network of 190 approved assessors from 65 assessment firms. With ambitious plans to significantly scale its impact over the next five years, the organisation is entering an exciting period of growth, transformation and innovation.
Location: Europe-based candidate, with preference for London-based candidates
About the Role
The Copper Mark is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Assurance to join its leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will take ownership of the organisation's Assurance Framework, ensuring its integrity, effectiveness and continued evolution as the organisation scales globally.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing assurance operations, driving continuous improvement, leading a globally distributed team and managing the transition to new responsible production and sourcing standards. The VP Assurance will play a critical role in shaping the future of responsible mining and metals assurance worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery, management and continuous improvement of The Copper Mark Assurance Framework, ensuring the highest standards of quality, integrity and operational effectiveness.
- Oversee the transition and integration of new responsible production and sourcing standards, supporting both existing participants and future growth initiatives.
About You
- Significant experience in assurance management, including hands-on delivery of ISAE 3000 engagements and/or experience within a certification body.
- Proven experience leading, developing and scaling geographically dispersed teams within an international environment.
- Strong expertise in process management, quality assurance and continuous improvement, with a demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence.
- Experience managing assessor networks, third-party vendors and external service providers.
- A commercially minded and execution-focused leader with outstanding communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally respected organisation at a pivotal point in its growth journey as it is about to transition into becoming the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative. The successful candidate will have the chance to influence international assurance standards, lead a critical function at the heart of the organisation and contribute directly to advancing responsible practices across global metals value chains. Offering genuine strategic influence, international exposure and a strong sense of purpose, this role presents an exceptional platform for an experienced assurance leader looking to make a lasting impact.
If you find this role interesting, please apply below or email canace.wong@acre.com