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. SRSL's operations include the management of luxury hotels such as the Athenaeum Hotel in London's 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.

Role Overview

The ESG Manager will lead the development and implementation of SRSL's ESG strategy, ensuring that environmental, social, and governance considerations are integrated into all aspects of the company's 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 units—particularly 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 SRSL's 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, sharing success, implementing best practice and continuously improving ESG at SRSL.
• 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.
• 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.