Job description

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

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will support and promote this pillar by ensuring that all sustainability directives, practices, and initiatives are implemented, embraced, and integrated into the hotel’s daily operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As Sustainability Officer, I will support the effective operation of the Sustainability function, ensuring compliance with Six Senses Sustainability Guidelines and implementation of the resort-specific Sustainability Action Plan. I will coordinate sustainability initiatives, programs, and training in collaboration with Human Resources and other departments.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implement and promote sustainability initiatives in line with Six Senses brand standards and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor sustainability practices and ensure compliance with LQA standards.
• Support the management and documentation of Sustainability Fund projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local community organizations and sustainability partners.
• Organize monthly sustainability activities for hosts and engage guests and the local community in sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate participation in global sustainability events, such as Earth Day and World Ocean Day.
• Develop sustainability-related guest experiences in collaboration with the Experiences team.
• Coordinate with other departments to support sustainability operations, communication, and awareness.
• Ensure all sustainability activities comply with Six Senses standards, local laws, and safety requirements.
• Complete required reports and attend meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required.
• Maintain professional grooming standards, use the required personal protective equipment, and ensure departmental equipment is properly maintained.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications:

To execute the position of Sustainability Officer, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results, and include the following:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Communication, or a closely related field.
• Have advanced MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•  Fluent in Arabic; I understand that English language is preferred.

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

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma