About The Role

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

As a participant in our 12-month Corporate Placements Programme in the Global Distribution 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 Global Distribution. 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

We have a range of placement opportunities within our highly talented Global Distribution department

Distribution Strategy Placement

In this role, you will support the Strategy & Planning team managing relationships with our connected third-party channels. This is a unique opportunity for an intern to gain valuable experience in a global environment and gain a depth of knowledge of the complex distribution landscape in hospitality. You will be involved in the execution of marketing activities, development of internal training material, hosting workshops, account managing channels, the development of new channels and a variety of related projects to optimise distribution.

Key Responsibilities

Developing business cases for newly identified channels for connectivity and identifying demand opportunities.
Collaborate with other internal Global Distribution functions as well as other departments within Hilton, including; Revenue Management, Pricing, Sales, Rate Loading, Marketing & eCommerce and IT.
Work alongside the Global Distribution Implementation Team on new channel activations to meet the demand identified from the original business case.
Conduct business reviews with channels and identify areas of opportunity to optimise performance and support commercial teams in driving demand for any need markets.
Lead projects on a regional or global level to optimise and enhance property performance on connected channels.
Work with various internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement marketing plans to support any promotional activity.
Supporting the development of presentations, messaging documents, and other communication materials for internal and external audiences.

Distribution Services International Placement

Distribution Services centrally manages the automated process that calculates and disburses travel agent, meeting planner, and third-party online compensation globally. Our team is committed to supporting Hilton’s Global Sales Organization in maintaining relationships and agreements with travel planners across the globe and reducing the administrative burden on hotel teams, speed payment and grow preference with third party intermediaries.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct reconciliation reviews, data analysis, reporting, and inquiry resolution activities, communicating findings with stakeholders to ensure accurate results and timely completion of key deliverables.
Identify data discrepancies and operational issues, partnering with internal teams, hotels, and travel agencies to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
Support new business partner onboarding through historical analysis, trend identification, and data validation to provide insights and establish operational benchmarks.
Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports, presentations, and business reviews to support operational decision-making and stakeholder communications.
Support departmental objectives by managing inquiries and TopDesk tickets, conducting research and analysis to resolve complex cases and improve operational efficiency.
Create and maintain process documentation, quality control procedures, and other resources that support knowledge sharing and operational consistency.
Participate in team meetings, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects to support business objectives and professional development.

Global Distribution Implementation & Operations Placement

In this role, you will support the Director of Channel & Product Activations, as well as the Global Distribution Implementations and Operations teams. The successful candidate will contribute to the management and optimisation of over 300 online third-party distribution channels, alongside Hilton’s 9,000+ properties, ensuring seamless distribution of real-time rates and inventory to end consumers.

This is a unique opportunity for an intern to gain valuable hands-on experience within a global, cross-functional environment, develop an understanding of the complex hospitality distribution landscape, and contribute to initiatives that generate significant annual revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation of new third-party channel connections, as well as the launch of new distribution products and promotional initiatives across connected third party channels.
Monitor, review and respond to support tickets from properties and distribution partners, escalating issues where necessary to ensure timely resolution.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Hilton IT, Revenue Management, and Sales to support project delivery and resolve operational challenges efficiently.
Proactively audit and analyse Special Rate Plans (SRPs) and channel accounts to identify and address potential discrepancies or risks.
Develop, maintain, and regularly review operational guides, training materials, and internal documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Support the creation of presentations, communication materials, and stakeholder messaging for both internal and external audiences.
Assist with ad-hoc projects aimed at improving processes, driving efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement across Implementations and Operations, including documenting and rolling out new workflows and training.

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.
Preferably studying towards a degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or similar.
Availability to begin full-time employment on 5 th 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).
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office - particularly, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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Selection Process

Applications are now open—don’t miss your chance to apply! Submissions close on Sunday 1 st 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.