Passion for Travel and Sustainability?

We are looking for you who are passionate about sustainability and travel. Just like us you know that a heart for both is more than just possible, it is an exciting opportunity! You believe that travel can be a force for good both for people and our planet. You recognize that our industry has ample prospects right now to make changes for the better after the Covid-19 reset.

We are looking for someone to join our team and work actively and closely with the management in preparing strategy, direction, activities, and culture that address sustainability issues while aligning with and supporting business goals. Our objective is to secure sustainable travel solutions and provide customers with expertise on the same.

Your day will be filled with research and recommendations, sharing your competencies with our management and staff, being part of preparing documentations, and establishing a frame, fundament and establishing a holistic approach to sustainability upon which KILROY will continue to grow.

 Requirements 

We are looking for a post-graduate or equivalent available for a (part- or) full-time position or consultancy for a sustainability project until June 2022, with the possibility of extension. Ideally, you will have graduated in an environmental, humanities or research-based degree subject. You may already have work experience from a similar role. Knowledge of, and interest in, the travel industry is an advantage. You know your stuff, but you’re not necessarily a heavyweight in this field (yet!).

• Project experience
• Knowledge about international objectives and commitments within sustainability
• Ability to engage and involve colleagues
• Communicate and coordinate dialogue with external parties and all stakeholders
• Commercial and analytical mindset – understand business development
• Experience in reporting and applying tools related to sustainability operations or certifications is an advantage (ie. Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria, ISO14001, Travelife, Miljøfyrtårn)
• Fluency in English is a must. Scandinavian is a plus.

Examples of tasks and responsibilities

In close cooperation with key stakeholders, the Sustainability Coordinator will lead the sustainability transition project in the company which includes tasks such as:

• Elaborate and forge our policies within corporate social responsibility into key initiatives and activities internally
• Conduct research across various sources and prepare reports for policy development on a variety of sustainability topics, both long- and short term
• Presents findings, recommendations and relevant initiatives for policies and activities to the management
• Prepare and coordinate relevant documentation and policies for sustainability compliance as well as coordinate the implementation of these
• Prepare internal and external communication material on policies, standards and guidelines that are useful, usable, and used for the different audiences (departments and customers)
• Plan, prepare and take initiative for staff engagement and competence development within sustainability and travel through education and training activities for all colleagues based on their role
• Organize and conduct presentations and response to inquiries from staff (and sometimes customers) related to sustainability. Be the main contact for sustainability questions, comments, or concerns from management
• Develop internal green policies and initiatives that emphasize the proper use of environmental resources with a focus on cost savings and climate change advocacy
• Put KILROY on the map as a credible player in sustainable travel both for our staff, our partners and our customers
• Identify and coordinate sustainability certification opportunities

What we offer

An independent role with the opportunity to influence important and central aspects of the KILROY way forward. You will join our Norwegian administration in Oslo (our shop in Kirkegata and MESH office community in Tordenskioldsgate) and work closely with our management, experienced sales teams, as well as departments internationally in Copenhagen and across the company group. We offer flexibility and activity-based work in young, social and vibrant surroundings. Salary in accordance with agreement and favorable travel opportunities (as the world re-opens!).

The Sustainability Coordinator is a newly established position with support and subsidies from Innovasjon Norge.

Sounds like a job for you? We hope so! Please send your CV and application via the provided link as soon as possible for consideration

Application deadline: 25th of October 2021

Start date: As soon as possible

Questions about the position: Sales Director, Flavia Forster via email

KILROY Norway AS is a travel agency specializing in worldwide conceptualized and customized journeys tailored for young people and their life stages, be it young learners and study trips, students and education or gap year and backpacking. Our travels are based on meaningful experiences and sustainable options with key elements of going local, travelling far and slow, self-reflection and having fun. We believe travel can have a profound positive impact on you and our world, so we take pride in trustworthy personal advice based on our own firsthand experiences and curated itineraries.

Our centrally located offices serve as the heart of our activities. We offer a young and vibrant workplace where we share a passion for travelling in an inspiring, international environment. Join us in our purpose of building true citizens of the world and peace in the galaxy (yeah, that’s right!); We believe in the power of travel!

The KILROY history dates back to 1946 post war and the early foundation of student organizations travel initiatives. We currently operate as market leaders in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands. KILROY joins a group of companies 100% owned by KILROY International A/S which serves as our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 2019 the group had a total turnover of 1,7 billion Danish kroner and 250 staff. 20 of us are in Norway working in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.