Overview

Scope of Work: As Director of Permaculture Design, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky, and pioneering wellness. Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and their strategic planning and development, and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, and adopted within the resorts.In this role, I will take full responsibility for all Landscape Concepts and their development, ensuring alignment with brand standards as well as ensuring core requirements like Earth Lab and composting are well planned for. I will assume full responsibility for all new hotel projects and provide additional support for operational properties as needed. Working closely with Home Office Technical Services and Sustainability teams, this support will involve document review, setting and upholding reporting deadlines, routine calls to deliver coaching and guidance, site visits and on-site training, assessment of sites, and strategies for pre-opening and operational implementation.I will compose thoughtful and specific feedback for project teams and contribute to a productive design process. Travel to attend in-person project team meetings will be required as deemed necessary by the Vice President Technical Services. Travel to operating and pre-operational properties will be required as deemed necessary by the Vice President Sustainability. Developing and maintaining relationships with key community organizations and representatives such as local farmers, seed exchange organizations and permaculture networks is an important part of this role. I manage existing relationships with permaculture-related partners and identify opportunities for enhancing existing or adding new partnerships, as applicable. I will play an active role in the Home Office Sustainability and Technical Services teams. My constant interaction with and provision of support to and communication with other departments on sustainability is intrinsic to the smooth functioning of the operation. I will drive innovation for resource efficiency, encourage progressive methods for composting, and act as a focal point for ideas and initiatives on permaculture from resort hosts.Responsibilities

Lead the development of landscape concepts in alignment with Six Senses brand standards and sustainability pillars.Plan and ensure core requirements such as Earth Lab and composting are integrated into projects and operations.Oversee new hotel projects and provide support for operational properties as needed.Collaborate with Home Office Technical Services and Sustainability teams on documentation, deadlines, coaching, site visits, and pre-opening/operational strategies.Provide thoughtful feedback to project teams to support a productive design process.Travel as required to attend meetings and to operating/pre-operational properties as directed.Develop and maintain relationships with local farmers, seed exchange organizations, permaculture networks, and other community representatives; manage partnerships as applicable.Support cross-department communication on sustainability and act as a focal point for permaculture initiatives.Promote resource efficiency and progressive composting methods within the organization.Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in organic agriculture, landscape architecture, or a closely-related field. Includes at least 5 years’ experience in a permaculture-related role or landscape architecture within hospitality with proven results.Solid understanding of the latest trends and techniques in permaculture, and ability to successfully implement sustainability initiatives.Technology skills include advanced MS Office and Outlook; strong written and spoken English, with ability to adapt to local languages and customs.The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Permaculture Design. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.Equal Employment Opportunity

Six Senses is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.Accommodation

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