Corporate Hotel Operations - Openings Placement

As a participant in our 12-month Corporate Placements Programme in the Hotel Openings & Transitions Department, you’ll gain hands-on experience at Hilton’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters in Watford.

What to Expect:

• Career Preparation: A 12-month transformative journey with structured learning, development opportunities, business support, and project-based initiatives.
• Operational Experience: Full integration into Team Hilton, connecting with professionals and gaining insight into Hotel Openings & Transitions. Opportunity to gain insight into at least one other business area.
• Real-World Projects: Apply skills through business-driven projects.
• Training and Support: Access Hilton University’s e-learning modules and business library.
• Personalised Guidance: Benefit from regular feedback and coaching.
• Hilton Perks: Includes the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program for discounted hotel rates for you, family, and friends.
• Salary & Benefits: £27,500 gross per annum and private healthcare.
• Location: EMEA Headquarters in Watford. Benefits include a subsidised restaurant, games area, and free in-house gym.

Your Role:

You will support the Hotel Openings & Transitions team with administrative and operational activities for all hotels:

• Day-to-day support for onboarding new hotels and teams.
• Support the hotel's commercial and operational readiness.
• Assist with data management and reporting, including business presentations and gathering feedback.
• Support the Senior Manager and Director of Openings & Transitions Central Services with the hotel transition process and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the wider Brands & Central Operations team, particularly the Brand Performance Support EMEA Team.
• Involved in planning and organising activities.
• Travel may be required for internal meetings and some hotel openings.

What the Placement Provides:

• Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the successful launch of hotels.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work with teams across operations, brand, development, and commercial functions.
• Professional Development: Gain experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong alignment to Hilton's culture and values.
• A current bachelor’s or master’s student completing a degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• Availability to start full-time on 5th July 2027 for a 12-month placement.
• Independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the placement. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• A genuine interest in Hotel Openings & Transitions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organisation, ability to prioritise tasks, and work to deadlines.
• Additional EMEA language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Selection Process:

• Online assessments.
• In-person or virtual interview.

Invitations to final-stage interviews will be issued after applications have closed.