Director Novotel Sustainability Project lead

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director to lead our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Oceans initiative for our Novotel brand.

This role is pivotal in positioning Novotel as a leader in sustainability and ocean preservation within the hospitality industry.

Reporting to VP midscale brands, and working across both brand experience and brand marketing teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Novotel Oceans cause project and various project pillars and workstreams.

A deep understanding of hotel operations and sustainability is essential to this role, to ensure that sustainability initiatives are relevant, robust and embedded.

This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive this project forward.

Project workstreams include a focus on plastics, energy, water, food & drink, on-property experience and communications, and innovation.

Project Management:

· Lead the end-to-end management of the Oceans project, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

· Develop detailed project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timelines.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely, on-scope, and on-budget delivery of project workstreams.

· Utilise your hotel operations expertise to recommend and support approaches to implementation and rollout – liaising with Operations.

Stakeholder Engagement:

· Collaborate closely with internal teams, including brand, CSR, operations and F&B, and other regional and global stakeholders, in order to leverage internal expertise for project implementation.

· Background and understanding in hotel operations will be crucial for effective communication and collaboration.

· Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including partners.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for the management of the Oceans project.

Program Development:

· Identify and assess new opportunities for CSR initiatives that align with the Novotel experience pillars.

· Work with T&C and brand teams to develop and implement strategies for employee engagement in the Oceans project.

· Work with brand marketing on the creation of educational and promotional materials to raise awareness about Novotel and Oceans.

· Explore partnerships with other NGOs, academic institutions, or government bodies to further the impact of the Oceans project.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Establish metrics and benchmarks to measure the impact and success of the Oceans project.

· Prepare and present regular reports on project status, outcomes, and recommendations for future initiatives.

· Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

· Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and optimise project outcomes.

Compliance and Reporting:

· Prepare reports for brand updates, brand councils, and senior leadership meetings.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation of CSR projects and activities.

· Ensure all CSR activities comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards.

· Master’s degree is preferred

· Proven experience (10+ years) in operations, project management, with a focus on CSR, sustainability, or related fields, preferably within the hospitality, tourism, or environmental sectors.

· Strong understanding of CSR principles and best practices.

· Passion for sustainability, social impact, and corporate responsibility.

· Excellent project management and organisational skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage and inspire stakeholders.

· Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

What we value as a brand team:

• We are all about building brands with a purpose, putting cultural relevancy at the heart.

• Our role is to make our brands a canvas of collective creativity that is co-created with our communities.

• We believe in progressing and thriving as a diverse collective of open-minded individuals.

• We are all about consistency but love a little bit of grey – as this is where huge leaps happen.

• With our kind hearts we bring richness and relevancy to all our stakeholders.

• We harness our diverse backgrounds to create experiences that put people and community at the core of our strategy.

• We are progressive and humble, consciously building a path to an inclusive future for all.

What is in it for you:

• An opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a large ecosystem of brands, know-how and solutions present in 110 countries.

• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative, start-up like culture.

• The opportunity to challenge the status quo and work in a rewarding environment, building global brands.

• Great healthcare, nifty rewards, competitive salary, and hybrid work solutions.

• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development.

• A calendar of events and programmes to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.

• Travel may be required for project visits and meetings, with up to 10% travel expected.