Are you passionate about supporting talent development and bringing structure to creative, knowledge‑driven environments? Join us as our next Scent School Coordinator and help shape the future of fragrance expertise at IFF.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent Business Unit Summary
As a global leader in the fragrance industry, the Scent Business Unit creates fine fragrances, consumer fragrances (for personal care, fabric care and home care) and fragrance ingredients used by customers worldwide. The team blends scientific rigor with artistic mastery to craft scent solutions that delight consumers and define global olfactive trends.
The role is based in Neuilly, next to the creative center where the magic begins. Be part of a creative, collaborative and purpose‑driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration
Scent business seeks to ensure the long-term sustainability of its artisanal know-how by fostering internal training and knowledge transfer.
IFF has also partnered with the world’s premier fragrance school to offer the first and only accredited program of its kind. This partnership combines IFF’s 127-year creative legacy with the proven academic excellence that has forged ISIPCA.
As part of IFF internal Scent School we are looking for a Coordinator who provides administrative support to facilitate the coordination of current ambitious projects for IFF, Student selection but also School program process.
Out Scent School Coordinator will report to Operations Director and the Scent School Director.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
• Coordinate administrative and operational activities supporting the IFF internal Scent School.
• Manage student selection logistics, including interview and test scheduling.
• Support recruiting database management and outreach activities.
• Provide local logistical support for candidates and students.
• Organize ISIPCA internship coordination and visa‑related documentation.
• Prepare and update course documentation and materials for the ISIPCA program.
• Coordinate market product and raw material sessions.
• Support the planning and execution of student events.
• Ensure smooth communication with internal teams and external partner companies.
What Makes You the Right Fit
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated project coordination capabilities.
• Ability to set priorities and work autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with curiosity, team spirit and a dynamic mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfort navigating multiple stakeholders across functions.
• HR‑administrative sensibility for legal and procedural elements of projects.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
How Would You Stand Out?
• Prior experience supporting educational, training or development programs.
• Experience working with external academic or institutional partners.
• Background in fragrance, beauty, luxury or creative industries.
• Business school or BTS / DUT Assistante de direction or equivalent
• 3–5 years professional experience
• Fluent in English and French
Why Choose Us?
• 6‑month fixed‑term contract (CDD) with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a unique initiative shaping the next generation of perfumery talent.
• Work within a global leader in the fragrance industry with deep creative heritage.
• Opportunity to collaborate with world‑renowned partners such as ISIPCA.
• A multicultural and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
• Meaningful role contributing to knowledge transfer and long‑term expertise.
• Growth opportunities within IFF’s Scent organization.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.
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We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
