Purpose of the role:
The role will be responsible for further developing and implementing the sustainability governance framework/strategy and initiatives across the group, working collaboratively internally/externally, as well as communicating our sustainability goals and achievements to our stakeholders. This will all be performed ensuring that the sustainability strategy aligns with the wider company strategy; and reviewing external standards and initiatives (such as Science Based Target Initiative) to understand how we progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build on current governance, by defining and implementing an enhanced framework.
- Using the ZCF (Zero Carbon Forum) benchmarking exercise and opportunities review outputs, to devise and implement a programme covering the next 12-24 months, which aligns to our business objectives.
- Represent Stonegate at ZCF and sit on key relevant working groups, working alongside other hospitality companies delivering for Stonegate and the industry.
- Collaborate with internal interdependent teams, specifically Comms, Commercial and Property, to scope out and progress sustainability objectives and opportunities.
- Manage the quarterly ESG steering group.
- Analyse internal data and report progress as required, including the quarterly TDR submission.
- Review opportunities to bolster our current and future reporting, including running an exercise to update baselining and looking at more substantial target setting.
- Write relevant statements as required including the annual accounts TCFD statement.
- Engage and educate on our sustainability vision and practices to foster a culture of sustainability within the company.
- Work with functions to review and update ESG related policies.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Passionate about sustainability and committed to making a positive difference in the hospitality industry and the world.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Appropriate qualifications in sustainability, hospitality management, or a related field.
- Experience in sustainability management, or relevant hospitality industry experience.
What's in it for you?
- 25 days annual leave
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Pension
- Vitality Healthcare
- Opt in dental insurance programme
- Annual bonus scheme
- The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
- Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at .
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on .