ESG Manager â Sir Richard Sutton Limited
ESG Manager â Sir Richard Sutton Limited
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ESG Manager Sir Richard Sutton Limited
Location: London UK (with travel to estates)
Reports to: Engagement Director
Type: Full-Time Permanent
About Sir Richard Sutton Limited
Sir Richard Sutton Limited (SRSL) is a privately held company managing a diverse portfolio of assets and businesses across the hotels property and farming sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1938 SRSL is committed to responsible stewardship aiming to protect and enhance its legacy for future generations.
SRSLs operations include the management of luxury hotels such as the Athenaeum Hotel in Londons Mayfair and boutique hotels which encompasses the Francis Hotel in Bath and the Castle Hotel in Windsor. In the agricultural and property sector SRSL oversees mixed farming operations with farms in Lincolnshire Berkshire and multiple properties across London.
The company has ambitious growth aspirations over the next 10 years and this role will be influential in developing an ESG strategy that aligns with these objectives. It is a unique opportunity to be leading ESG and designing a strategy that can synergise with the companys growth ambitions.
Role Overview
The ESG Manager will lead the development and implementation of SRSLs ESG strategy ensuring that environmental social and governance considerations are integrated into all aspects of the companys operations. This role requires a highly energetic strategic thinker self-starter with a strong foundation in ESG principles and a passion for driving sustainable practices across diverse sectors.
This position offers a distinctive opportunity to create meaningful ESG synergies between these business unitsparticularly by connecting sustainable agricultural practices with the hospitality arm of the group. The role has the opportunity to identify and develop integrated sustainability initiatives that bring the portfolio together and creates a meaningful unique proposition to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- ESG Framework: Design and execute a comprehensive ESG framework aligned with SRSLs mission and operational goals. This framework needs to encompass all elements of the SRSL portfolio and must commit to yearly continuous improvement based on SMART KPIs.
- Policy Implementation: Develop and enforce ESG policies and procedures across all departments ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Portfolio Collaboration: Build key relationships across our portfolio ensuring they are all working toward a shared goal are engaged with our ESG vision and actively collaborating with each other so we are one team.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders sharing success implementing best practise and continuously improving ESG at SRSL. External stakeholders include suppliers certifications community groups and regulators.
- Reporting and Disclosure: Oversee the preparation of ESG reports and audits in accordance with SECR owning the process and our internal data platform Deepki.
- Training and Awareness: Support with the development and delivery of ESG training programs to employees fostering a culture of sustainability and ethical responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
- Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Sustainability or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in ESG management sustainability reporting or corporate responsibility preferably within hospitality.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of ESG reporting standards and frameworks particularly SECR and any additional proficiency such as CSRD CSDDD GRI TCFD. Familiarity with ESG data management tools is preferred.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis and interpretation with the ability to translate complex ESG data into actionable insights.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of effectively conveying ESG concepts to diverse audiences.
- Certifications: Experience leading on a certification EarthCheck. B-Corp ISO BREEAM is preferable.
Desired Attributes
- Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to lead across a multi-sector business and drive organizational change independently with support from management.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning skills with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability challenges.
- Adaptability: Ability to navigate a diverse portfolio with a range of ESG requirements.
- Collaborator & Influencer: Able to build meaningful long-term relationships and buy-in across the business these relationships will be the foundations for the wider long-term ESG success.
- Team player: The successful candidate will be operational for much of this role they will need to be able to travel turn their hand to a wide variety of activities outside of their job role and lead from the front.
- Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices and upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: Competitive commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
- Work Environment: Flexible working arrangements with options for hybrid work.
The Company
The Athenaeum has been family-run since the 1990s and could not be more committedto its famous five-star service. An independent spirit remains at the heart of the hotelwhere it continues to welcome everyone as VIPs and to make their stay individual.
At the Athenaeum Hotel it is our purpose to (re)create a magical haven in a frenetic world. Our values are Creative Ambitious Respectful and Ethical. Every employee across the business helped to create our values and they are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Ethos
At The Athenaeum Hotel we believe that work should be a place where everyone feels valued supported and truly belongs. We recognise the responsibility we have in shaping our employees experience. Our vision is to create an environment where every team member feels cared for trusted and empowered to be themselves.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive contribute and feel a true sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible including making adjustments for those who need additional support. If you would like us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application process please let us know by contacting the People team on or by calling on 0. Join us in building a more inclusive future together.
At The Athenaeum Hotel we recognise our responsibility to the planet and have committed to reducing our impact on it. Our dedicated team are actively working towards ESG initiatives and we hope that you can be part of our long-term sustainability journey.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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