Director of Sustainability

Oak View Group seeks a Director of Sustainability in the UK to develop and implement sustainability strategies across its operations, focusing on food and beverage. The role involves collaboration with various departments, managing sustainability initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting corporate sustainability goals. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in sustainability strategy, knowledge of hospitality operations, and familiarity with relevant certifications.
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in venue development, event management, and hospitality services. With an ever-expanding portfolio, OVG is committed to excellence in delivering state-of-the-art venues and outstanding experiences.

This brand-new role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of entities, including Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, The Brewery, and other OVG subsidiaries.

Role Purpose

The Sustainability Director for OVG UK and Europe will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that integrate sustainability practices across all aspects of OVG’s operations, primarily focused on the food and beverage accounts through Rhubarb and other OVG subsidiaries.

They will collaborate with our VP Culinary, VP Marketing and Business Development Director to deliver OVG’s corporate sustainability strategy into the UK and Europe; integrate sustainable practices across all operations hospitality, facilities, venue operations, projects and partnerships.

The Director of Sustainability will reduce OVG's environmental footprint through waste minimisation and resource efficiency across food service operations while maintaining financial viability.

They'll develop sustainable sourcing initiatives, manage sustainability leads, track metrics, research partnerships, and lead educational campaigns while staying current on industry trends. This role supports corporate sustainability strategy, promotes initiatives with marketing teams, maintains relationships with sustainability organizations, ensures regulatory compliance, and works toward certifications like ISO 14001 and Food for Life Served Here.

The position includes business development support, and project assistance for executive leadership.

The Ideal Director of Sustainability will have:
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in a role shaping Sustainability strategy.
• Passion for sustainability practices including food waste reduction, sustainable material and packaging procurement; culinary operations
• Knowledge of premium hospitality operations
• An interest in live entertainment
• 1-2 years experience with sustainable certifications relevant to the UK and European market, such as ISO 14001, ISO 20121, Carbon Trust Standard, Food for Life Served Here, etc
• Experience / knowledge working with sustainability consultants

What's in it for you?
• Private Medical
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Cycle To Work and EV Leasing Schemes
• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• 5% pension
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Phoneline
• Corporate Gym Discount
• Home Tech Scheme

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

All applicants will receive a response.