Overview

Are you passionate about driving real change and shaping a more sustainable future? Join The Celtic Collection and play a pivotal role in leading our journey toward Net Zero by 2050. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional to influence strategy, innovate across a diverse portfolio of hotels and venues, and champion our commitment to environmental excellence.

As our Energy & Sustainability Manager, you’ll take the lead in delivering our sustainability vision across The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales. You’ll oversee everything from energy and water management, carbon reduction and waste operations, through to environmental compliance, sustainable design, and the smooth running of our building management systems.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, facilities teams and working groups across every property, ensuring we’re reducing our environmental impact, driving behavioural change, and meeting ambitious sustainability goals aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on innovation, cross‑department collaboration, and measurable impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading our environmental strategy and creating a clear roadmap toward the 2050 Net Zero target.
  • Overseeing energy procurement, utilities budgets, waste contracts and performance reporting across all properties.
  • Managing carbon reduction initiatives, environmental audits, and ISO 14001 accreditation requirements.
  • Driving engagement and training across all departments to foster a culture of sustainable practice.
  • Monitoring and optimising building management systems (BMS) and CHP generators.
  • Maintaining our Green Tourism accreditations and ensuring full compliance with environmental legislation including SECR and ESOS.
  • Designing and reporting monthly performance data, identifying opportunities for improvements and innovation.
  • Supporting sustainable design principles across all future development projects.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a confident sustainability specialist with strong technical expertise and the ability to influence at every level of the organisation.

Essential:

  • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in a relevant discipline.
  • Extensive experience leading sustainability, carbon management, or environmental programmes within a large organisation.
  • Strong understanding of UK energy markets, tariffs, and carbon reduction methodologies.
  • Experience delivering environmental or energy audits and working with Building Management Systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, self-starting approach.

Desirable:

  • ESOS Lead Assessor qualification.
  • Experience in energy and waste management within a hotel or hospitality setting.
  • Experience tendering for energy contracts.

The Celtic Collection is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

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