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Whatever your professional background, we invite you to explore future opportunities with us and share the next step in your career at Accor.
Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Development Assistant to support the VP Development and the wider UK & Ireland Development team on a 12 month fixed contract basis. This role is a key pillar of the team, providing comprehensive administrative, organisational and coordination support within a fast-paced, international environment.
You will act as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Development function while supporting strategic initiatives across the UK & Ireland market.
Key Responsibilities
Provide full administrative support to the VP Development and a wider team of five
Manage complex diaries, meetings and calendars
Organise and coordinate internal and external events
Arrange domestic and international travel
Prepare for weekly calls, take minutes and follow up on actions
Process invoices and manage expenses accurately and efficiently
Maintain and update internal systems (including WeMax and Megadev)
Support the preparation of presentations and reports
Keep up to date with UK & Ireland market knowledge and activity
Ensure internal systems and documentation are consistently up to date
Key Stakeholder Interaction
VP Development UK & Ireland
Wider Development Team
Internal teams including Legal, Operations, DTS (Design and Technical Services), Communications and Finance
External partners such as event organisers and property owners
About You
You will thrive in a matrix organisation and enjoy working across multiple teams and countries. You are adaptable, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in Real Estate or Hotel Development (ideally with a brand)
Strong administrative background with experience managing multiple manual processes and internal systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus
Excellent command of English; French is an advantage
Key Competencies
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Reliable, proactive and flexible
Curious mindset with a willingness to learn
Strong team spirit and positive attitude
Able to operate effectively within a strong corporate culture
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic Development team, gaining exposure to high-profile projects across the UK & Ireland while developing your career in a collaborative, international environment.
Additional Information- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adherence to procedures and deadlines.
- Team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Dynamism, proactivity and ability to take initiative.
- Rigour, attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Versatility and adaptability to manage various topics and projects simultaneously.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world. We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts. Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
