2026 EMEA Sustainability and Community Impact Placement

Hilton; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hospitality company is offering a 12-month internship in Watford on its Travel with Purpose team. The successful candidate will contribute to sustainability initiatives, support hotels, and develop communications. Candidates should be current students in relevant degree programs, and possess a strong passion for sustainability. The role provides access to Hilton University and valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits

Access to subsidized restaurant

Free in-house gym

Heavily reduced hotel rates (Go Hilton Travel Program)

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Current student in a relevant degree program.
• Availability for a 12-month placement starting July 2026.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support hotels through the Travel with Purpose Pledges programme.
• Develop communications to be shared with the hotels.
• Coordinate events for Travel with Purpose initiatives.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong passion for sustainability

Excellent communication skills

IT skills (Excel, PowerBi)

Time management and organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies or related field

Job description

Overview

We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a student to join Hilton’s Travel with Purpose team on a 12-month placement. This team oversees the company’s strategy to drive responsible travel and tourism globally by creating a positive impact on the planet and our communities. If you are passionate about environmental protection, social impact, or responsible business, this is the placement for you!

From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer vast exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and for some, international travel.

Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 Interns and take part in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.

The Opportunity

You will directly contribute to the Travel with Purpose performance across our 750+ hotels in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The focus on sustainability and community impact has grown significantly over the past 5 years, particularly in EMEA, with your work being an important contributor to Hilton remaining at the forefront of the hospitality industry, improving hotel performance through leveraging TWP, and increasing positive impact in the thousands of communities we are located in.

Responsibilities

• Support hotels through the Travel with Purpose Pledges programme to help drive performance in EMEA.
• Develop monthly and quarterly communications that will be shared with the hotels, owners, and other key corporate partners.
• Coordinate hotel and corporate events within EMEA for enterprise-wide Travel with Purpose initiatives, such as Earth Week and Travel with Purpose Week.
• Plan content for the quarterly EMEA Travel with Purpose Champions Network updates.
• Undertake performance analytics and further develop EMEA PowerBI dashboards.
• Support with internal requests from EMEA stakeholders and, as necessary, work across the business to develop the solutions needed.
• Be flexible – the sustainability space is constantly changing and each day can bring new focuses and different opportunities.

Why choose us?

Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
• Networking: Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
• Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
• Cross-Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.
• Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.
• Salary & Benefits: £26,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.
• Location: EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.

What are we looking for?

• A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
• A current Bachelor’s or Master’s student studying a degree in or related to Environmental Studies, Geography, Sustainability, Environmental Management, International Development, Sustainable Development, Climate Change/Systems, Earth Sciences or Hospitality - with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of your degree.
• Availability to start 13th of July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement.
• Eligibility to work in the UK. If you are a non-UK national, without EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status then you will need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible to undertake a placement here.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• An ability to demonstrate a significant passion for sustainability and social impact.
• A resilient mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• An ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management, organisation skills and the ability to prioritise.
• IT skills – Excel and PowerBi knowledge would be beneficial.
• The ability to analyse large data sets and take the initiative to identify priorities and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to provide a simple explanation of sustainability and environmental matters to non-technical colleagues.

What is it like working for Hilton?

Hilton is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World’s Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We value and celebrate our team members’ diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in the UK focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Women’s and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Selection Process

Please apply now, applications close on Sunday 2nd November 2025. We receive a high volume of applications, so thank you for your patience while we carefully review each one to give it the attention it deserves.

If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. These help us get to know you better and assess if the placement could be a great match. Keep an eye on your inbox, and we encourage you to complete each step as soon as you can. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome.

Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!