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

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

Qualifications :

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.

Additional Information :

• 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time