Lamington Group is a pioneering UK real-estate and hospitality company on an ambitious journey to open 5000 beautifully-designed net-zero carbon hotel rooms by 2030. room2 Hometels is our core focus, an award-winning hospitality brand with industry-leading sustainability initiatives. Aside from the hotel operations, we operate a residential and commercial property portfolio, co-working operation, and multiple development projects.
We are a family-run organisation focused on providing world-class guest experiences and with a pipeline of growth to 2030 it's a great time to start your journey with us. We are a dynamic team with sustainability woven into every department and are passionate about creating new ways to do business, enabling both our guests and our colleagues to become the best version of themselves whilst giving more than we take to our local & global communities.
What's in it for you:
We're a team of people-focused individuals, creating an environment where our guests and team always feel comfortable and able to be their best. You'll also receive:
* 1 free night stay at any of our properties per year, with generous employee discount thereafter
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
* Pension scheme
* Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses
* Company sick pay scheme
* 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers for charities aligned to our core pillars
* Additional annual leave with length of service
* Cycle to work scheme and use of gym facilities in our hotels
* Access to activity workshops we host for our guests and the community
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
* Regular social activities including monthly people & planet focused engagement activities
* Personal development programmes and opportunities to grow as we do
THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Lamington Group is looking for a motivated Sustainability Communications Officer to make an industry-changing impact in rolling out hometel brand, room2, which already has leading net-zero credentials. This role requires a strong understanding of sustainability, excellent writing skills, and the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
YOUR OBJECTIVE:
To deliver sustainability content to drive our position as the No. 1 known sustainable hospitality company in the UK.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
* Work within the Marketing team but collaborate closely with the Sustainability team to communicate our One Planet Living strategy and Net Zero commitments across a range of stakeholders and audiences.
* Produce and publish a targeted number of communication pieces monthly across various B2B channels, such as blogs, email, website, LinkedIn, and internal communications.
* Develop content to increase visibility and stakeholder engagement.
* Collaborate with the sustainability team to gather input and ensure the accuracy of the content.
* Assist in researching and writing entries for a number of prestigious industry awards.
* Assist with planning and delivering sustainable communication projects.
* Drive awareness, thought leadership, and communication of our achievements.
* Identify communications and PR opportunities for different projects.
* Support employee sustainability engagement across the company.
* Identify opportunities for hotel guests to engage in sustainability.
* Support in drafting educational sustainability materials for employees and the wider industry.
EXPERIENCE:
* Degree in a relevant subject e.g. Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, etc. or can demonstrate transferable skills from relevant work experience.
* 1-2 years+ experience in a role that involved communications, public relations, copywriting, real estate, project management, or sustainability.
* A demonstrated interest in copywriting and media relations and a passion for sustainability, particularly as it relates to climate, energy, cities, and construction.
* Preparing written reports and communications across mediums and to different audiences.
SKILLS:
* Excellent research and writing skills.
* Excellent verbal communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of business.
* Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or Google Suite.
* Natural commercial acumen and business case for sustainability.
ABOUT YOU:
* You must be passionate and knowledgeable about Media Relations and Sustainability.
* You must be a good writer/content developer and understand how to write for different audiences.
* You are equal parts thinker and doer, someone who can come up with good ideas but then also figure out the best way to make them happen.
* You love talking to people and building relationships.
* You are solutions-oriented and resourceful - if you hit an obstacle working on something, you'll find a way to get what you need.
* You are organised, efficient, and have great attention to detail.
* You are willing to go the extra mile and be a team player.
This is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning company at the beginning of its 5,000 room UK rollout, and make a real impact on growing a company with an environmental focus at its core. It is an opportunity to join a growing Marketing and Sustainability department, which has a clear objective to build a better and healthier world and shake the rest of the industry into following our steps.
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