Sustainability - Team Member - Six Senses Vana

As Sustainability Team Member, 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 Sustainability Team Member 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• Perform any additional tasks given to me by supervisor/management.

Qualifications
To execute the position of Sustainability Team Member, 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 Sustainability Team Member 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.