Description:

The Role – Sustainability Manager
 
Location: Remote 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sustainable Golf Department as a Sustainability Manager. The successful candidate will implement relevant activities and activations that deliver the Sustainable Golf strategy which straddles R&A corporate sustainability and the sustainable golf strategic objectives. This will include areas such as Emission Reduction Plans, R&A Championships and waste management to improve organisational performance and enhance the reputation of the business as a leader in sustainability in sport.
 
Be a positive ambassador who is a key driving force in changing the perception of organisational sustainability by proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders to effectively communicate our story, showcase and share best practice using the data and insights from adoption.
 
This is a full time position working 35 hours per week.
 
Please note, we may close applications early should we receive sufficient applications.
 
 
What We Offer
 
We offer a great benefits package including the following:
Competitive Salary
Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay
Life Insurance Cover
Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
35 Days Holiday Per Year
Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women’s Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
Relevant bachelor’s degree (Sustainable Management, Environmental Science etc) or equivalent working experience
Significant experience of working within the sustainability sector
Proven track record  of working in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with both private and public sector partners
Strong communication and project management capabilities
About The R&A

The R&A group of companies was formed in 2004 to take on The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ responsibilities for governing the Rules of Golf, staging The Open, golf’s original championship, and developing the sport. The World Golf Museum in St Andrews is part of The R&A group.
 
Together The R&A and the USGA govern the sport of golf worldwide, operating in separate jurisdictions with a commitment to a single code for the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status and Equipment Standards. The R&A, through R&A Rules Ltd, governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, on behalf of over 61 million golfers engaged in the sport in 145 countries and with the consent of 164 organisations from amateur and professional golf.

The R&A has responsibility for running a series of world class amateur events and international matches in women’s and girls’ as well as men’s and boys’ golf. The R&A stages the AIG Women’s Open and works with the DP World Tour to stage the Senior Open presented by Rolex.

The R&A is committed to investing £200 million over ten years in developing golf and supports the growth of the sport internationally, including the development and management of sustainable golf facilities.

 
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