Jesse Harford

Acre is delighted to be working in partnership with Zero Carbon Forum, an ambitious, not-for-profit collaboration of hospitality operators committed to tackling climate change head-on. Zero Carbon Forum brings together major players across the sector to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy through innovation, data-driven strategy, and practical tools that help businesses act.

They're looking for a Sustainability Specialist to join this fast-growing team. This is your chance to work at the forefront of climate action in hospitality - helping shape and deliver the tools, guidance and collaborate on projects that will drive deep decarbonisation across the sector.

The Role

This is a pivotal position combining strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on delivery. You will:

• Develop Climate Action Plans and best-practice guides tailored to hospitality businesses.
• Lead and contribute to industry-wide Action Groups tackling scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Provide expert input to collaborative initiatives and help guide sector-wide progress.
• Create resources, benchmarking tools, and reports that offer members real value.
• Identify emerging sustainability challenges and translate them into targeted solutions.

What They're Looking For

• 3–5 years’ experience in a sustainability-related role.
• Strong knowledge of carbon reduction strategies and net-zero frameworks.
• Confident project management skills and the ability to deliver work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders — from frontline operators to senior leaders.
• A proactive, mission-driven mindset and an appetite to help shape a growing, high-impact organisation.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked in the hospitality sector, membership organisations, or fast-growth environments where structure is evolving.

What’s On Offer

• A role where your work directly supports climate action at a national scale.
• Remote-first flexibility with regular travel to a central London office (next to the London Eye).
• A warm, collaborative team culture that values passion and innovation.
• A benefits package that includes:
• Finish-early Fridays once a month
• Birthday day off
• WFH kit and flexible working
• Health & Wellness app subscription
• Personal training budget
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Generous parental leave
• All travel expenses covered for in-person meetings
• Laptop + pension + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a team turning climate ambition into action, this is your chance - we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Jesse Harford at jesse.harford@acre.com for more details.

Acre is delighted to be working in partnership with Zero Carbon Forum, an ambitious, not-for-profit collaboration of hospitality operators committed to tackling climate change head-on. Zero Carbon Forum brings together major players across the sector to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy through innovation, data-driven strategy, and practical tools that help businesses act.

They are now looking for an Engagement Manager to join this fast-growing team. This is your chance to work at the forefront of climate action in hospitality - as Engagement Manager, you’ll play a central role in supporting and energising that movement.

The Opportunity

This is a brilliant role for a people-focused professional passionate about climate action. As Engagement Manager, you’ll be the key connector between members and the Forum’s industry-leading resources, ensuring they get maximum value from their membership and stay on track in their journey to net zero.

Your Impact

• Be the trusted point of contact for member organisations, supporting their goals and building lasting engagement.
• Guide members in translating net-zero commitments into tangible, measurable outcomes.
• Help build connections, share insights, and drive collective action across the membership.
• Capture and report on members’ carbon reduction efforts to help inform powerful, sector-wide sustainability reporting.
• Feed into how member engagement evolves as Zero Carbon Forum continues to grow and expand its impact.

What They're Looking For

They are seeking a confident, people-oriented professional who thrives on purpose and collaboration:

• 3–5 years’ experience in account management or client-facing roles
• Passion for sustainability and a strong grasp of the net-zero agenda
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and active listening skills
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from on-the-ground operators to senior execs
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Bonus Experience

• Hospitality background or familiarity with the sector
• Knowledge of sustainability or communications (via degree or hands-on experience)
• Experience in a membership-based or rapidly evolving organisation

What’s on Offer

• A role where your work directly supports climate action at a national scale.
• Remote-first flexibility with regular travel to a central London office (next to the London Eye).
• A warm, collaborative team culture that values passion and innovation.

Benefits

• Finish-early Fridays once a month
• Birthday day off
• WFH kit and flexible working
• Health & Wellness app subscription
• Personal training budget
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Generous parental leave
• All travel expenses covered for in-person meetings
• Laptop + pension + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a team turning climate ambition into action, this is your chance - we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Jesse Harford at jesse.harford@acre.com for more details.