Hotel Operations Work Placement
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Old Windsor, SL4 2JJ |
| Company: | De Vere |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1471582606 |
Summary
If you’re studying hospitality or events and want a placement that will really help you grow your skills and experience, this might be the right opportunity for you.
De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windor are offering two candidates one year Hotel & events placements to start in either July or September 2026.
During your placement you’ll spend time in Food & Beverage, Meetings & Events, Housekeeping and Front Office, giving you a real feel for how a hotel and events venue operates day to day. You will work a variety of shifts depending on the department you are working in - but this will include earlies, late finishes and weekends on a rota basis. You will work 40 hours per week with 2 days off.
You’ll be learning from people who know their craft and care about doing things properly. By the time your placement ends, you won’t just understand what good hospitality looks like — you’ll have played a genuine part in delivering it.
About You
• You don’t need to know everything yet — that’s the point of the placement — but you will need to be interested in hospitality and events, curious, reliable, and ready to get involved.
• You’ll enjoy being around people, and because hospitality moves quickly, you’ll be someone who can stay calm when things get busy and keep a smile on your face even when you’re juggling a few different tasks.
• You’ll be comfortable speaking with guests and colleagues from all walks of life, and you’ll bring enough curiosity and enthusiasm to learn something new every day.
• If you’re studying hospitality or a related subject and you’re keen to build confidence and real experience, you’ll get a lot out of this year with us.
• Finally, you must be able to join the scheme from September 2025. Based on your preference, a Placement can last 9-12 months. Further details will be discussed during the interview process.
What happens next?
- Applications close: Friday, 5th April 2026
- Screening interviews: Monday 8th April – Friday 12th April 2026
- On-site interviews: Monday 15th April – Friday 26th April 2026
- Offers made: Monday 29th April
- Start date: 1st September 2026
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits:
• £26,509 per annum
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (accrued pro-rata based on the duration of the temporary contract)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.
Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.