Head of Sustainability

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Artfarm Head Office Full time

Head of Sustainability



In this role you will take responsibility for the actions and strategic
direction that Artfarm takes in relation to sustainability. You will have a
crucial role in driving the green agenda forward and influence and innovate
both internally and externally. Like everything else we do at Artfarm, we strive
to lead with honesty and integrity in enhancing our sustainability priorities.



To date, we have started mapping our carbon
footprint and as the Head of Sustainability you will be responsible for
creating and implementing a strategy aligning our goals as we travel along our
net zero pathway. You will be aware of the latest best practice, trends and
initiatives and able to make recommendations on future opportunities and risks. 



We are a fast-growing business, operating across the
UK, East and West coast of the US and 2 locations in Europe. Our properties and
locations are extremely varied and not without complexity when it comes to the
sustainability agenda.  



Key responsibilities for this role include:




  • A
    focus on the strategic level decision-making process, so working with
    senior executives and wider management team to align the company’s
    activities and values with its environmental, social and wider
    sustainability objectives.
  • Staying
    informed on what is happening ‘on the ground’, maintaining regular contact
    with employees at all levels of the organisation to ensure the
    sustainability strategy is understood and being effectively integrated
    into working practice.
  • Communication
    with external stakeholders is a key part of the role, whether this presenting
    to the executive team, overseeing the preparation of the organisation’s sustainability
    report, leading community-based initiatives, liaising with regulators and
    policy makers, or promoting sustainability across the organisation’s
    supply chain and customers.
  • Lead
    on the design and implementation of appropriate sustainability policies,
    procedures and best practice on sustainability related issues.
  • Lead
    on communication of the organisation’s sustainability strategy and
    reporting on progress.
  • Providing
    guidance and support to the senior executives and wider company management
    to identify risks and opportunities presented by the current and future
    sustainability agenda and trends.
  • Taking
    responsibility for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations
    and reporting requirements.
  • Championing
    sustainability in the business and working with cross-functional teams to
    drive innovation and encourage continuous improvement.


What we're looking for:




  • You
    will be qualified to degree level in a related field, with previous
    experience in environmental related business and a proven ability to work
    cross-functionally
  • Possessing
    strong knowledge of sustainability related legislation with strong
    knowledge of global sustainability frameworks
  • Proven
    experience of reporting on sustainability matters to internal and external
    stakeholders
  • Proven
    experience in influencing at all levels of organisation
  • Someone
    with a drive to improve our environmental and social impact
  • Previous
    experience in hospitality or retail would also be highly desirable, as
    would a proven track in developing and implementing sustainability
    strategies and initiatives
  • Excellent
    project management skills, with the ability to lead and drive change
    across an organisation, with strong analytical and problem solving -
    abilities, with a focus on data driven decision making


In Return:



·       
10% annual bonus potential



·       
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays



·       
Nutritious food and drinks whilst at work



·       
Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one.



·       
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including 12 weeks full pay Maternity
leave and 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave. These moments matter



·       
Health cash plan – a health benefit which allows you to claim back your
everyday medical expenses like Dentists and Prescriptions 



·       
Vitality Private Medical Insurance



·       
Life Assurance – 4 x salary




  • Generous
    Artfarm-wide discounts including;
  • 50%
    off room bookings at The Fife Arms.
  • 25%
    off food, beverage and retail
  • High
    street discounts off 1000’s retailers through MyArtfarm site and
    app. 
  • A
    unique approach to career development and learning opportunities
    tailored around your individual aspirations and goals.
  • Employee
    Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action 
  • Enhanced pension
    scheme to help you save into your piggy bank for the future
  • Option
    to save directly from payroll into an ISA to enhance financial wellbeing
  • 25%
    discount on your personal 02 phone contract.


About Artfarm



Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind
independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth and led by
CEO, Ewan Venters. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites
including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Manuela restaurant in
Los Angeles, and Roth Bar & Grill and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset.
Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people and place.

Artfarm is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We believe
that diversity and inclusion in our team is critical to our success, so we seek
to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool.
Sustainability is at the heart of Artfarm and every one of the team has a role
to play in protecting our planet.



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