Recreating a magical 16th‐century royal village near Madrid, Six Senses Quexigal will welcome families, travellers, weekenders, and honeymooners to enjoy events, celebrations, and retreats. The great hall, more than 60 guest accommodations, suites, and a villa all maintain the soul of the original palace, set within a 100‐hectare country estate.
As Director of Sustainability, I will fully comprehend Six Senses' vision 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, lead strategic planning and development, and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, and adopted within the hotel.
Responsibilities
Ensure that each Sustainability initiative, whether for host or guest, reaches its fullest potential.
Safeguard the pillar of Sustainability, making sure all brand initiatives are fully embraced, adopted, and implemented within the hotel.
Manage the Sustainability Fund on a monthly basis, ensuring funds are collected and distributed effectively and transparently, documenting the projects and initiatives the fund supports.
Develop and maintain relationships with key community organizations and representatives such as schools, special‐interest groups, local government departments and tourism associations.
Engage with the local community regularly to 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 hotel 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 organisations to receive Sustainability Fund support and in‐kind support from Six Senses hosts, guided by themes and causes from the General Manager and Home Office Sustainability.
In conjunction with the Experiences team, develop and lead Sustainability‐related experiences for guests that highlight the Hotel's sustainability efforts, the local community/culture, the unique environment and Sustainability Fund projects.
Implement suitable sustainability practices for the operation that are relevant and in line with Six Senses policies.
Establish and deliver pre‐established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
Operate the property in accordance with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls, ensuring the successful operation of the hotel.
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Sustainability at Six Senses Quexigal Palace. It does not infer an inclusive or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.
Qualifications
Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a closely related field, and at least four years' experience in a sustainability‐related role within hospitality with proven results.
Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus.
Valid Spanish Work Permit or European Union citizenship is required for this role.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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