Wyndham Hotels
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Intern Operations Support EMEA (Start Date: September 2024, Duration: 12 months)
About the job
Wyndham Hotels & Resprts is now seeking an Intern Operations Support EMEA to join our team in London, United Kingdom.
The Internship
The Intern Operations Support EMEA will be part of the EMEA Central Operations team supporting in a variety of administrative duties with operating hotels. They will have exposure to the EMEA Field Operations, Learning & Development, Architecture, Design & Construction, and Sourcing teams, working individually or alongside other Interns from other corporate departments on business-critical projects.
Responsibilities
1. Support the use of Salesforce in EMEA
2. Work on WH&R quality audit projects related to compliance audits and quarterly/ monthly reporting
3. Work with the team on KPI (Key Performance Indicator) targets and reports for EMEA Operations
4. Work with the EMEA Central Operations team to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)
5. Work with the BI tools to enhance reporting within EMEA on key KPIs
6. Internship Group Project: All Interns are involved in a business-critical project during their internship
7. Support the employee engagement committee in organising activities/ initiatives under 3 pillars: People, Community and Sustainability
Complexity, Scope and Financial Responsibility
The activities and contribution of the Intern Operations Support EMEA will impact the performance of the business. They will act on behalf of the business to reduce risk by implementing company policies. They will be required to exercise sound judgment and integrity at all times to ensure confidentiality of protected information.
Abilities/ Key Competencies/ Skills
Alongside the professional competencies outlined below, the successful candidate will demonstrate the fundamentals of our Count on Me! Service Culture to be Responsive, Respectful and Deliver a Great Experience. This will form the cornerstone of their approach as they carry out all tasks with the Count on Me! Building Blocks in mind;
Compassionate, Engaged, Dependable, Courteous, Engaged, Inclusive, Hospitable, Prepared and Personalised.
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret data
• Communication; written and verbal
• Customer service
• Organisation and planning
• Multi-tasking
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Process orientation but also flexibility, ability to adapt quickly to changing business requirements and creative problem solving
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Relationship building
• Initiative taking
• Entrepreneurial learning
• Energy, motivation and resilience
• Attention to detail
• Cultural awareness
Experience/ Certificates/ Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above (or studying towards) in Hospitality, Tourism or Business Management (or similar field)
- Previous experience in a hospitality environment either as part of an internship or, as a minimum, holiday work experience is an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Other language skills are an advantage.
- Database management would be helpful.
- Project management skills and high affinity towards data and technology would be helpful.
Organisational Relationships
The Intern Operations Support EMEA will report to the Director – Central Operations EMEA. They will also work closely and take direction from the Chief People & Operations Officer EMEA.
Compensation and Benefits
• £23,000 gross per annum, prorated for the duration of the internship
• 25 days of holidays per annum (accrued basis)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.
Job Location: WHG United Kingdom, 4th Floor, 3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DA
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Disclaimer
In some locations around the world, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts manages hotel properties on behalf of a third party owner. At many of those properties, the Hotel owner is the actual employer, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts performs recruiting and hiring functions on behalf of the owner. I understand and agree that, by applying through this site, I may be applying for a position with a company other than Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is serving only as the recruiter and will not be my actual employer.
What we expect from you
You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by:
∙ Being responsive, respectful and delivering great experiences to our guests, partners and communities.
∙ Foster an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.
∙ Bring your best every day and strive to exceed expectations in all you do.
What you can expect from us
With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include:
∙ Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.
∙ Competitive salary and benefits.
∙ Team member benefit programs that focus on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle management, physical and emotional wellness, financial health, and the quality of the environment in which all team members work and live.
∙ A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion - Our inclusive culture infuses different perspectives that reflect our diverse customers and communities around the world.
About Wyndham
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the champion of the everyday traveler. Every day, we work to make hotel travel possible for all. With more hotels than anyone else, we offer the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world. So wherever and however people travel, Wyndham will be there to welcome them.
- Department: Room Division Management
Intern Operations Support EMEA (Start Date: September 2024, Duration: 12 months)
Internship, Indefinite
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