Vice President of Hotel Development

This is a career-defining opportunity to influence the future direction of a leading hospitality business.

You'll work directly with senior executives, investors, owners, developers, and global brand partners, building relationships that shape the UK's hospitality landscape. You'll have the autonomy to develop and execute growth strategies, backed by the strength, reputation, and resources of a market-leading organisation.

You'll be trusted to make high-value commercial decisions, represent Aimbridge EMEA at industry-leading events, and play a key role in delivering sustainable long-term growth across the region.

Salary/Benefits: Extensive benefits, development opportunities and compensation package

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

One day you could be presenting a compelling business case for a new management agreement to the executive team. The next, you may be meeting hotel owners, developers, investors, or brand partners to discuss opportunities that could transform our portfolio.

You'll continuously evaluate market opportunities, analyse commercial viability, negotiate complex agreements, and build relationships that generate future growth. Whether identifying acquisition targets, reviewing financial models, conducting due diligence, or representing Aimbridge at major industry events, you'll be at the centre of strategic decision-making.

Ultimately, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining a strong development pipeline, ensuring we remain well positioned to capitalise on new opportunities and strengthen our presence across the UK hospitality sector.

We're looking for an accomplished hospitality development professional with a proven track record of delivering growth through strategic partnerships and successful deal execution.

You'll bring extensive experience in hotel development, real estate, investment, hospitality operations, or a related commercial discipline, along with a strong understanding of management agreements, franchise structures, acquisitions, and hotel transactions.

You'll be highly commercial, financially astute, and comfortable navigating complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders. You will have a well-established network within the hospitality industry and a reputation for building trusted relationships with owners, investors, developers, lenders, consultants, and brand representatives.

Most importantly, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, balancing long-term growth objectives with the ability to identify, win, and close opportunities that create lasting value.

At Aimbridge, we believe exceptional careers are built through opportunity, support, and continuous development.

As a senior leader within our business, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact on our future success while working alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about hospitality and growth. We'll support you with the autonomy, resources, and environment needed to achieve your ambitions and drive meaningful business outcomes.

At Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can bring their whole self to work, and has the opportunity to thrive.

We're proud to partner with some of the world's leading hotel brands while maintaining a culture that values collaboration, trust, and entrepreneurial thinking.

If you're a strategic dealmaker with a passion for hospitality and a proven ability to unlock growth opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.