Sustainability Communications Officer

What’s in it for you:

We’re a team of people-focussed 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 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. Lamington Group  is a 55-year-old family-owned and run real estate investment and development business based in London. The business has a significant property holding and operates in residential and short-term apartments.

We are  seeking a passionate, creative, and environmentally conscious Sustainability Communications Officer to join our marketing and sustainability team. In this  role, you will be responsible for producing engaging content and driving awareness of Lamington Group, as a leading net-zero hospitality brand. 

Lamington Group  is a 55-year-old family-owned and run real estate investment and development business based in London. The business has a significant property holding and operates in residential and short-term apartments. 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 comms. 

• 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 comms 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.