2027 Feasibility & Investment Analysis Placement

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

As a participant in our 12-month Corporate Placements Programme in the Feasibility & Investment Analysis Department, you're not just gaining hands-on experience at our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters in Watford - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by contributing to the memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you can look forward to as a programme participant:

• Prepare for a career in hospitality: Embark on a 12-month transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development opportunities, business support activities, and ownership of your own project-based initiatives.
• Gain hands-on operational experience: From day one, you'll be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Connect with professionals across the business and gain insight into Hilton's international Feasibility & Investment Analysis Team, Take the opportunity to gain insight into at least one other business area, paving the way for valuable future relationships.
• Work on real-world projects: Apply your skills on the job through business-driven projects to reinforce your learning and gain hands-on experience.
• Develop your skills through world-class training and support: Access Hilton University's e-learning modules and business library while building knowledge through business-driven projects.
• Grow with personalised guidance: Benefit from regular feedback and coaching to ensure your progress is supported at every stage of the programme.
• Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.
• Salary & Benefits: £27,500 gross per annum & private healthcare.
• Location: At our EMEA Headquarters in Watford, with some flexibility depending on team and business need. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.

Our Placement Opportunities

Within the Feasibility & Investment Analysis team, you directly report to the Director Feasibility & Investment Analysis, EMEA. This international team is made of highly motivated professionals coming from varied backgrounds combined with direct access to a great deal of data, knowledge and internal expertise.

The Feasibility department has a variety of missions and projects, covering a wide spectrum of industry leading brands from premium economy to high-end luxury, across the whole of EMEA. This role's core responsibility is to perform a range of support tasks for the feasibility team including desktop research, due diligence, market and financial analysis and preparation of hotel projections and valuations primarily aimed at the Development, Real Estate, Finance, and Executive Management functions.

You will be an integral part of the team and will play an active role in our continued success. Some of the more specific responsibilities you will be taking on are detailed as follows:

• Conduct market research & support team members on projects.
• Prepare hotel projections and valuations aimed at the Development, Real Estate, Finance & Executive Management functions.
• Prepare performance analyses for existing and proposed hotels.
• Prepare internal/external presentations.
• Assist with occasional administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who embody the Hilton Values in addition to the following criteria:

• A current bachelor's or master's student completing a degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• A Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Management, or Hospitality degree is preferred.
• Availability to begin full-time employment on 5th July 2027, for a full-time 12-month placement.
• You must have the independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the 12-month placement. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, so we are unable to consider applications from candidates who would require sponsorship. If you hold a visa or status that allows you to work in the UK full-time without sponsorship (e.g. Settled Status, Pre-Settled Status, where a 12-month work placement is a permitted, required & assessed part of your UK University degree, or other independent work permissions), you are welcome to apply.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• A passion for the hospitality industry and pro-active awareness of hotel/tourism market trends.
• Familiarity with geographic hotel markets in Europe.
• Knowledge of key international hotel brands and concepts would be preferred.
• Ability to work with and build financial spreadsheets in Excel.
• An additional EMEA language would be beneficial, although not essential.
• You should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Feasibility & Investment Analysis.

Selection Process

Applications are now open-don't miss your chance to apply! Submissions close on Sunday 1st November 2026

Our selection process is designed to bring out your best and help us get to know you. It includes:

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

While the process is rigorous, it's also the first step in your personal growth journey with Hilton. If selected, you'll begin developing the skills, connections, and confidence to thrive in your career.

To ensure every application receives fair consideration, invitations to final-stage interviews will be issued after applications have closed. Please complete each stage promptly and keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process or to carry out the essential requirements of the role, please contact us.