Development Assistant UK & Ireland Team Support (12 month FTC)

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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. 

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.

• 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.