Director of Sustainability - Six Senses Ibiza
1 hour ago
Sant Joan de Labritja
About the job As a 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. 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, and adopted within the resort. Duties and Responsibilities I will work strategically with the General Manager to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures to achieve them. I will work collaboratively with Executive team and operations on correlated product standards to support an overall consistency of the Company's vision, quality and standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity. My scope of work includes: • Manage the Sustainability Fund monthly, ensuring funds are collected, allocated, and distributed transparently, while documenting supported projects and initiatives., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with local community organizations, including schools, associations, and government departments, ensuring meaningful collaboration and engagement., • Lead monthly sustainability host events that are fun, educational, and inspire a strong culture of environmental awareness., • Connect the resort to global sustainability initiatives such as Earth Day, World Oceans Day, and Global Shoreline Clean-Up, involving both guests and hosts., • Manage existing sustainability partnerships and identify opportunities for new collaborations aligned with the Six Senses mission., • Collaborate with the Experiences team to design and lead sustainability-related guest experiences that highlight the resort's environmental efforts, local culture, and community projects., • Stay updated on industry trends and implement innovative and relevant sustainability practices in line with Six Senses policies., • Maintain high standards of personal presentation, grooming, and hygiene for myself and my team, ensuring safety, security, and professionalism., • Act as the central point of contact for sustainability initiatives, encouraging creative ideas and fun repurposing projects from hosts., • Provide timely, accurate, and transparent sustainability reporting to Home Office Sustainability, including Sustainable Performance Indicators and audit results., • Take immediate corrective actions when issues are identified, especially regarding Sustainability or Quality assessments., • Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to share sustainability achievements and stories for media, newsletters, and internal communications., • Assist the General Manager and Finance Director with annual CAPEX budgeting and monitor sustainability fund spending, quantifying project impact (e.g., trees planted, hours taught, children supported)., • Ensure all departmental activities are carried out ethically, honestly, and within local law., • Lead, train, and inspire hosts to uphold Six Senses' sustainability standards and to live our purpose in every action., • Support Managers, Heads of Department and General Manager in achieving sustainability goals across the property., • Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager or VP Sustainability, and attend meetings as required. Qualification To execute the position of Director of Sustainability, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results and including the following: • I hold a bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a closely related field., • I have at least four years of experience in a sustainability-related role within the hospitality industry, demonstrating measurable impact and successful project implementation., • My technical skills include advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)., • I am familiar with hotel systems, including POS and Opera PMS platforms, and have strong knowledge of property operations and policies., • I have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish., • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and educate diverse teams., • Passion for the Six Senses values of local sensitivity, wellness, emotional hospitality, responsible design, fun, and sustainability., • Valid Spanish Work Permit or European Union citizenship is required for this role. The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Sustainability at Six Senses Ibiza. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment Department: Management The company Six Senses Ibiza showcases the best in music, art, sustainable fashion, pioneering wellness and culinary exploration, and perfectly captures the authentic island experience of community, spirituality and celebration. Six Senses Ibiza is located on the crystalline Xarraca Bay at the island’s northern tip. Nestled on the magical Xarraca Bay with unobstructed sunset views, Six Senses Ibiza is located just 35 minutes from the airport, and is the first sustainable BREEAM certified resort & residential community in the Balearics. With 116 guest accommodations set across a 20-acre site, including a series of villas and unique beachfront cave suites, the resort’s vision perfectly captures the authentic Ibiza experience of community, spirituality and celebration. Curated experiences will showcase the best in music, art, sustainable fashion, pioneering wellness, culinary exploration and authentic island culture. Four restaurants will serve the freshest organic produce right from our own farm, created under the masterful eye of celebrated chef Eyal Shani, and a signature Six Senses Spa heralds a new wellness benchmark for Ibiza.
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