Sustainability Coordinator - Six Senses Fort Barwara

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Salem; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Senses Fort Barwara seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to drive wellness and sustainability across the property, aligning with local sensibilities and Six Senses standards. You will lead initiatives, collaborate with hosts and departments, and ensure ethical, responsible practices aligned with brand values.

This role emphasizes industry awareness, community engagement, and the successful execution of sustainability programs, events, and reporting within a luxury hospitality context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or closely related field
• Minimum one year of sustainability-related experience in hospitality with proven results
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of industry trends and update knowledge and skills to improve sustainability practices
• Lead the rejuvenation of the Sustainability department and ensure alignment with Six Senses pillars
• Assess and review products and services to stay relevant and innovative in wellness and sustainability
• Engage with local community and key organizations on sustainability projects and events
• Coordinate with marketing, sales and PR to support revenue and profile through sustainability initiatives
• Maintain safety, security and emergency procedures in line with brand and local requirements
• Ensure all Sustainability department activities comply with local laws and Six Senses standards

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Sustainability

Job description

As Sustainability Coordinator, I 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. I 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

• 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.
• Assist the team of engaged and experienced hosts to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of service.
• Documenting all the projects and initiatives the fund supports.
• 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.
• Lead sustainable host events monthly that are fun, engaging and supportive of a culture of sustainability among the team.
• Assist connecting 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.
• 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.
• Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.
• Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed.
• Use of personal safety wares for your department.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene.
• Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or closely related field. I also have the technical skills and at least one year experience in a sustainability-related role within hospitality with proven results.
• Fluent in English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Sustainability at Six Senses Fort Barwara. 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 Fort Barwara is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.