Marine Biology Base Leader – Six Senses Kanuhura

As Marine Biology Base Leader, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities 
As Marine Biology Base Leader, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following: 
•    Designing and implementing ecological research projects
•    Planning research activities alongside operational or guest-facing programmes
•    Conduct underwater ecological survey methodologies
•    Data management and maintaining structured datasets
•    Statistical analysis using software such as R or Python
•    Scientific writing and report preparation
•    Lead guided snorkelling and marine discovery tours
•    Deliver educational presentations and workshops
•    Provide leadership and direction to team members involved in research, conservation, and guest-facing activities, ensuring clear delegation of responsibilities and consistent delivery of objectives.
•    Support team development through knowledge sharing, training, mentoring, and effective day-to-day coordination
•    Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded. 
•    Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments. 

Qualifications
To execute the position of Marine Biology Base Leader, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

Academic Qualifications
•    Master’s degree in marine biology, Marine Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field (strongly preferred).
•    Minimum bachelor’s degree in marine biology, Biology, or related discipline.

Diving Certification
•    Minimum Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent).
•    Comfortable conducting ecological surveys underwater.

Technical Experience & Knowledge
The candidate should demonstrate strong technical competence across research, spatial analysis, and scientific communication:
•    Excellent knowledge of tropical marine ecosystems, particularly:
o    Coral reef ecology
o    Seagrass meadow ecology
•    Demonstrable experience using QGIS for:
o    Spatial analysis
o    Habitat mapping
o    Processing drone-derived orthomosaics
o    Producing publication-ready or report-ready spatial outputs
•    Competence in graphic design and data visualisation, including:
o    Producing clear scientific figures
o    Creating professional presentation slides
o    Designing infographics or visual outputs for communication purposes

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Marine Biology Base Leader at Six Senses Kanuhura It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Kanuhura is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
 

About the team

Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws.  We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

About the company

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?