Are you exploring your career options or considering an alternative to university? Why not kickstart your career in hospitality with the De Vere Emerging Leader Programme?
At De Vere Latimer Estate, our Emerging Leader Programme is designed for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, events, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. This structured development programme will give you the skills, experience, and confidence to begin a successful career in the industry.
About the Programme
The programme runs for 15-18 months, during which you will gain hands-on experience across a range of departments that make a large hotel and events venue run smoothly.
By the end of the programme, you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to progress into your first supervisory role within hospitality. You will also have the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor apprenticeship qualification (if you don't already hold one).
Programme Structure
You will begin with a 6-month foundation phase, rotating through six core departments: Conference & Events, Bar, Restaurant, Reception, Housekeeping, and Kitchen. This will give you a well-rounded understanding of hotel operations.
Following this, you will complete two additional 3-month rotations—one aligned with business needs and one based on your personal interests—where you will begin to develop your supervisory skills and take on more responsibility.
In the final 3-6 months, you will specialise in your chosen department, focusing on building the expertise needed for your future career path.
Throughout the programme, you will be supported by a dedicated mentor and take part in development days alongside other Emerging Leaders, as well as additional training and qualifications.
Start Date & Working Hours
This is a full-time programme starting on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Due to the nature of hospitality, you will work a variety of shifts including early mornings (from 6am), evenings, and late finishes (up to 2am for events), across weekdays and weekends.
The Pay & Benefits:
In addition to a structured and supportive development programme, you will receive:
• £26,728 per annum (to be reviewed in April 2027)
• A £1,000 completion bonus and bespoke gift upon finishing the programme / your apprenticeship
• A friendly and inclusive working environment where individuality is valued
• An additional paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 Love2Shop voucher
• Complimentary 2-night stay at a De Vere property for your employment anniversary, plus long service rewards and staff room rates from £50 per night
• Free meals whilst on duty
De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, a restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation.
Your Commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we are also close to public transport in the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
