IHG Hotels & Resorts
Job title:
EMEAA Corporate Responsibility Director
Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Job description
Job Description:About Corporate ResponsibilityResponsible business is ingrained in the fabric of IHG and central to our purpose of delivering True Hospitality for Good to our wonderful guests, colleagues, and hotel owners across the globe. We believe that how we grow as a company and work to be a greater force for good are inextricably linked, so we’re empowering our people, and working with our industry, to help shape the future of responsible travel.In 2021 we launched Journey to Tomorrow (JTT), our 10-year action plan of clear commitments to drive change for our people, communities, and planet over the next decade, aligned to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.We know that it’s never been more crucial that we move fast and act now, and our corporate responsibility team is at the heart of this, supporting IHG’s three operating regions – The Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) and Greater China. We also hold responsibility for leading all ESG reporting activities and communicating progress to a variety of highly engaged stakeholders.The RoleIn this role, reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, you will be a key member of the Corporate Responsibility leadership team, owning and executing IHG’s environmental sustainability and community impact Strategy for the EMEAA Region, partnering with key regional stakeholders and external NGOs to embed and drive leadership for operational delivery.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of medium and long-term environmental sustainability and community impact strategies and targets for the EMEAA region (aligned with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow responsible business strategy).
- Collaborate with regional leadership to integrate the CR agenda into the overall EMEAA business strategy, ensuring its implementation across all hotels and corporate offices.
- Develop and manage regional delivery plans, including resourcing and tailored education to support sustainability and community impact goals.
- Engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders (NGOs, government bodies) to support environmental goals and enhance the company’s reputation.
- Support government engagement on policies affecting environmental objectives.
- Act as a sustainability advisor, driving CR communications and collaboration within the EMEAA region.
- Monitor, report, and manage the delivery of CR priorities and initiatives, ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting.
- Develop the next generation of sustainability leadership within the EMEAA team.
What we need from youThe ideal candidate will have experience in developing and implementing Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategies in a global matrix organisation. A strong understanding of environmental sustainability is essential, including developing and reporting metrics across carbon, waste, water and biodiversity. Experience of implementing community impact initiatives is highly desirable.You will be skilled in collaborating with and influencing senior leadership within complex organizations and possess effective project management and leadership skills to drive cultural system-wide changes.A deep understanding of ESG issues, trends, and best practices is essential, along with strong analytical skills and experience in creating business cases for sustainability initiatives. Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences, and a customer-focused, proactive approach to problem-solving are also key attributes for this role.Closing date for applications: 17th November#LI-KW1#LI- HybridAbout the Team:Who we areAt IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognize that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Expected salary
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:31:08 GMT
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