Overview
We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a student to join Hilton’s SLH Partnership support team on a 12-month placement. This team works closely with our partners at Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) to launch and manage the participation of over 450 hotels globally on Hilton channels. If you are passionate about hospitality management, the luxury sector and commercial optimization, this is the placement for you!
From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and, for some, international travel. Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 interns and participate in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.
The Opportunity
You will directly support the new development phase of properties to the partnership, as well as setting up new processes to enhance the support and capabilities for existing participating hotels. This is an exciting opportunity to support a relatively new area for the business in Partnerships, growing both in number of properties and commercially. SLH & Hilton’s partnership has grown exponentially since its launch in 2024 and keeps Hilton at the forefront of the industry.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking the build steps and Quality Assurance to take properties ‘live’ and selling.
* Developing and managing communications for both internal and external partners, such as team announcements, newsletters and property updates.
* Reviewing and supporting enhancements to global partnership processes, within the team’s jurisdiction as well as with other departments engaged in the partnership.
* Coordinating key events and meeting series for the team.
* Supporting the needs of hotels, through all key stages of participation life-cycle.
* Undertaking and analysing regular reporting, to support Director and Brand leadership.
* Supporting with SLH corporate partnership requests, as well as from global stakeholders and, as necessary, work across the business to develop the solutions needed.
Why choose us?
* Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
* Networking: Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
* Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
* Cross-Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.
* Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Travel Program, which provides access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family and friends.
* Salary & Benefits: £26,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.
* Location: EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.
What are we looking for?
* A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
* A current Bachelor’s or Master’s student studying a degree with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of your degree.
* Availability to start 13 July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement.
* Eligibility to work in the UK. If you are a non-UK national, without EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status then you will need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible to undertake a placement here.
* Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
* A genuine interest in hospitality with a passion for customer service.
* Strong communication, collaboration and teamwork.
* Project management skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Digital literacy – strong Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
What is it like working for Hilton?
Hilton is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World’s Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
We value and celebrate our team members’ diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in the UK focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Women’s and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Selection Process
Please apply now. Applications close on Sunday 2nd November 2025. We receive a high volume of applications, so thank you for your patience while we carefully review each one to give it the attention it deserves. If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. These help us get to know you better and assess if the placement could be a great match. Keep an eye on your inbox, and we encourage you to complete each step as soon as you can. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome.
Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!
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