Sustainability Officer

Mangala Estate Kuantan, IHG by Vignette Collection is looking for a skilled Sustainability Officer to undertake a variety of day-to-day office and sustainability related operations. Under the general guidance of the Resort Manager, and within the limits of Mangala Estate Kuantan, IHG by Vignette Collection policies and procedures, you will be an integral part of the hotel sustainability offerings. You will ensure that the sustainability standards are well implemented and operated in a consistent manner to ensure the environmental efforts of the property are well in accordance with Mangala Estate Kuantan, IHG by Vignette Collection core values.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Retrieve, record, analyse and disseminate information from all the sustainability initiatives
2. Identify root causes of problem areas in conjunction with the existing sustainability related operations / initiatives
3. Initiate new sustainability actions by the hotel to ensure deadlines are met and overall results achieved. To implement sustainability procedures which enhance and elevate the Guest experience Creativity and organization, and sustainability knowledge will be important skills.
4. Prepare monthly sustainability reports to be submitted to Resort Manager and General Manager related on all sustainability initiatives with analysis and areas for improvements
5. Coordinate sustainability operational needs, budget monitoring, strategic planning and any other sustainability projects
6. Oversee, review and update sustainability Standard Operating Procedures & Policies
7. Initiate Green sustainability team within the resort with ambassadors from each departments
8. Schedule and coordinate meetings with the green team
9. Support operational team in sustainability related operations. Waste management, waste water management, drinking water management, energy management etc
10. Monitor performance of the sustainability initiatives and suggest for improvements
11. Promote sustainability initiatives within the resort associates and raise continuous awareness
12. Take part of sustainability trainings and assist Training Manager in conducting and organizing trainings / awareness session
13. Create infographic on sustainability when required
14. Coordinate waste management programme and operations
15. Coordinate continuous sustainable projects and development
16. Ensure Guest interaction and promote sustainability initiatives with tour visits
17. Coordinate Carbon footprint initiatives and sustainability certification programme. Ensuring all the required data is submitted on respective platform, monitoring, and analysing the data ensuring target is achievable.
18. Participate in local community sustainability related events mainly outside of Mangala Estate Kuantan
19. Ensure creative thinking and constant researches to develop new collaborations with local artisans and merchandises.
20. Develop connection with local artisans / sustainability players in Gambang / Kuantan and organise visits.
21. Establishes and maintains high gardening standards and practices on the low land fruit and vegetables garden
22. Achieve targets / deadlines planned by the General Manager
23. Record all data of the gardening initiatives monthly and disseminate to Resort Manager
24. Work along with the Resort Manager and General Manager to implement procedures which enhance the Guest experience.
25. To be guest and quality oriented.
26. To conduct or assist any activity related with sustainability experiences and offerings
27. To order supplies in Procurement system and deal directly with Procurement and Supplier when necessary

Required Skills

1. Good in the use of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Power Point, Excel and Word).
2. Diploma / Bachelor degree in related fields.
3. Good communications and writing skills.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
6. Reliable with patience and professionalism.
7. Fast learner.
8. Being passionate in sustainability.