Job Description

Reporting to the Hotel Manager and the General Manager or Managing Director, the Sustainability Manager will be a driving force behind the organization\'s sustainability efforts, enforcing company environmental initiatives and goals while contributing to the reputation of Raffles and Accor as a responsible corporate citizen and enhancing brand value. This position will help shape the future of sustainability at Raffles & Orient Express by creating a more sustainable, resilient, and ethical business while ensuring efficient collection of data and implementation of policies and practices as outlined by corporate. Primary Responsibilities

• Leads the sustainability efforts of the Hotel with the General Manager and Hotel Manager overseeing the activities and projects.
• Ensures that the elimination of Single Use Plastic is achieved 100% and sustained, maintained.
• Conducts audits to ensure compliance at all times with the Raffles Brand Guidelines.
• Liaises between Corporate Office and the Hotel for matters relating to Sustainability.
• Coordinates and communicates with other Departments on new directions and initiatives and ensures compliance and adherence to standards.
• Ensures that the Hotel is compliant with the standards and is certified by an accredited Sustainability certifying body.
• Reports the Hotel\xe2\x80\x99s sustainability and Environmental performance and data both internally and externally as required, this includes both internal and external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and community organizations.
• Establishes Sustainability partnerships with external organizations, companies, and local government units whenever feasible, by identifying potential partners, initiate contact, explore collaboration opportunities, create a partnership agreement, and continuously monitor and communicate progress towards shared Sustainability goals.
• Identifies areas of improvement in regard to the organization\xe2\x80\x99s Sustainability practices and improve current practices and develop/ implement new practices :
  • Energy efficiency improvements, green energy sourcing
  • Sustainable F&B (food waste management, food sourcing, food trends)
  • Plastic pollution reduction
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Support to local communities & charities
  • Biodiversity protection
  • Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and good practices

Other Involvement Adheres to and promotes the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Health & Safety policies to ensure a safe work environment and knowledgeable all safety & emergency procedures.

Qualifications
Profile, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Hospitality, Environment, Sustainability or related areas.
• Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office tools.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in Hospitality or Sustainability Position.
• Proficient in English language (verbal & written).
• Strong interest for luxury hospitality.
• Passing on your passion to customers.
• Solid general knowledge in luxury.
• Attention to details.

Competencies

• Fluent in English Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
• CSR :
  • Knowledge of global and local regulations around sustainability
  • Capability to understand and analyze sustainability-related data
  • Capability to assess sustainability impacts
• Budget management.
• Project management: experience in leading a project team around sustainability-related topics
• Analytical
• Team Player
• Able to influence
• Detail-Oriented
• Innovative, Creative
• Organized
• Accountable
• People-oriented
• Multidisciplinary, Multi-tasked
• Passion for people and for best-in-class service

Additional Information
Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues\xe2\x80\x99 Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit \xe2\x80\x93 Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children\xe2\x80\x99s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.