Director of Sustainability

As Director of Sustainability, you will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. 

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. You will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities 
As Director of Sustainability, you will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Sustainability function to provide ongoing compliance with Sustainability Guidelines and execution of the approved resort-specific Sustainability Action Plan. You will be responsible for results in Sustainability and coordinate all Sustainability programs as well as the related training together with Human Resources and the respective departments. 
The duties and responsibilities will include:
 

• Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.

• Focus on the rejuvenation of the Sustainability department. 

• Products and services will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.

• Focus and review regularly through my physical presence in the department, our rigorous adherence to LQA standards.

• Lead a team of engaged and experienced hosts to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of service.

• Manage the Sustainability Fund on a monthly basis and ensure the funds are collected and distributed in an effective and transparent manner, documenting the projects and initiatives the fund supports.  

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key community organizations and representatives such as schools, special interest groups, local government departments and tourism associations is an important part of this role.

• Engage with the local community on a regular basis will ensure the property is an active and supportive member through Sustainability Fund projects and educational/fun sustainability activities. 

• Develop and lead sustainable host events on a monthly basis that are fun, engaging and supportive of a culture of sustainability among the team. 
  Connect the property with globally recognized sustainability events, initiatives, and ‘citizen science’, such as Earth Day, World Ocean’s Day and Global Shoreline Clean-Up for guests and hosts. 

• Manage existing relationships with sustainability-related partners and identify opportunities for enhancing existing or adding new partnerships, as applicable.  

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with organizations to receive Sustainability Fund support, and in-kind support from Six Senses hosts, based on guidance around themes and causes from the General Manager and Home Office Sustainability.

• Develop and lead with Experiences Manager Sustainability-related experiences for guests that highlight the property’s sustainability efforts, the local community/culture, the unique environment and Sustainability Fund projects

• A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained by myself and all hosts in line with brand and statutory requirements.

• Ensure that interaction and communications between departments within the property are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the property. 

• Work closely with marketing, sales and public relation in developing strategies and tactics which support revenue generation and profile-raising initiatives are undertaken as documented in the marketing plan.

• Ensure that all activities within the Sustainability department are carried out ethically, honestly and within the parameters of local law.

• Revise and control department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.

• Ensure that forecasting is undertaken on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure budgets are met and exceeded.

• Minimize payroll costs by maximizing productivity and efficient scheduling of hosts.

• Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to the operation.

• Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.

• Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed.

• Perform any additional duties given to me by my manager.

• Actively engage with guests during their stay by showcasing the retreat's sustainability initiatives and community impact projects through sustainability tours, interactions at Kila, and the facilitation of Earth Lab (EL) activities.

• Conceptualize, develop, and implement guest experiences and activities centered on sustainability, enhancing guest awareness, participation, and engagement.

• Organize and lead monthly Sustainability Committee meetings, ensure documentation of discussions and decisions and drive closure of action items

• Coordinate with MarCom to register for industry awards, certifications and global recognitions around sustainability. 

Qualifications
To execute the position of Director of Sustainability, you must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Communication, or closely related field.

• Technical skills include Advanced MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• You have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

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

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Sustainability at Six Senses Vana It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Vana is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.