Introduction

As Director of Sustainability, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Objective 

• Ensure the Six Senses vision of Sustainability is instilled within the resort, felt by hosts and guest alike 

Minimum Requirement  

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English  

• Hospitality experience 

• Sustainability experience 

• Preferable bachelor’s in hospitality management or field related to Sustainability  

• SustainabilitReporting understanding 

• Comfortable interreacting with guests, representing the brand publicly 

• Sincerity, Hardworking, & resourcefulness. Carries the values of the brand. 

• Comprehension on the nexus of Sustainability within each department of a resort 

Main Tasks 

• Oversight and continuous improvement of Sustainable Operations as per internal Sustainability Guidelines, with the goal of maximising resource efficiency, and reducing carbon footprint 

• Instilling sustainability culture within the establishment, such that Sustainability is believed by our hosts, and felt by our guests 

• Management of the Sustainability Fund, managing its finances and quantifying impact. Continuous management of these relationships and selection of projects based on impact. 

• Management of the Earth Lab, bringing sustainability to life through workshops and related- guest experiences 

Technical Tasks 

• Responsibility of Sustainability Reporting: Green Engage (engineering data), Earth Lab Production, Waste Diversion 

• Conducting of the annual Sustainability Audit, Plastic Audit, Food Mile Audit, & Waste Audit  

• Training of hosts on all matters pertaining to Sustainability: Orientation, Mandatory Trainings, Reorientation, Department specific trainings 

• Continuous improvement on sustainability audits, GSTC compliance, and all other relevant certifications and local compliances 

• Maintain strong and transparent relationships with the community: NGOs, Schools, Government and all relevant local stakeholders 

• Collaboration with Experience team, bringing sustainability to life for guests, through in-house or third-party experiences activation 

• Collaboration with Sales and Marketing on press, journalism, collaterals, social media, storytelling 

• Collaborate with Finance on Sustainable Procurement, Contracts Drafting, Clauses, Supplier Engagement  

• Collaborate with Engineering team on Energy Efficiency, Reporting, Landscaping, Pest Control and Security, Energy Conservation Committee 

• Collaborate with F&B and Culinary team Sourcing, Menu Design, Storytelling, Food Waste etc 

• Conducting of the annual Sustainability Audit, Plastic Audit, Food Mile Audit, & Waste Audit  

• Assume the role of a leader of the property, instilling core brand pillars within the establishment. Create bonds with hosts such that sustainability is authentically felt throughout. 

• Management of Sustainability team, with heavy involvement in Stewarding, Landscaping, & Experiences team 

• Planning and Hosting of UN Sustainability Days (Earth Day, International Bee Day, etc), for internal and external activation 

• Management & Continuous Improvement of Waste Management Program  

• Perform all additional tasks assigned by GM or VP Sustainability  

Cost/Budget 

• Drafting of annual Sustainability Fund budget   

• Drafting of annual Earth Lab budget  

Workload 

• 10 hours a day, 5 day / week, prioritizing weekends 

• Imperative to stay flexible and design your own workload depending on seasonality and hotel occupancy 

Qualifications

To execute the position of Director of Sustainability, I confirm that I have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or closely related field. I also have the technical skills and at least four years’ experience in a sustainability-related role within hospitality with proven results.  

I am a personally involved, visible and proactive host with excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. I am capable of providing focused direction and continuing to establish the property’s prominent sustainability position within the market and am comfortable engaging with a wide range of cultures in diverse locations and settings. I possess sound judgement and professionalism and I can identify priorities and effectively execute tasks and projects in a timely manner. I have the ability to work with all levels of the organization. 

I have a solid understanding of the latest trends and techniques in sustainability, plus the ability to successfully implement sustainability initiatives. 

Technology skills include advanced MS Office and Outlook platforms, plus I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with some knowledge of the local language and customs. 

I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations, operating standards, facilities and services. 

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Job number: 146942