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Director, Business Development - Airport Specialist GB - ENG - London Director Full-time Local Summary Director, Business Development - Airport Specialist About Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport offers a modern, intuitive experience for today's traveler, with 341 stylish guestrooms designed for work, rest, and relaxation, plus 10 flexible meeting spaces and vibrant social areas. Guests enjoy coffee to cocktails in the lounge, fresh dining in the Gallery Restaurant, 24/7 in room dining, a fully equipped fitness centre, and complimentary Wi Fi. Just minutes from Heathrow Airport, with excellent links to central London, the hotel blends smart design, seamless service, and thoughtful amenities for both business and leisure stays. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Director, Business Development - Airport Specialist to enhance the hotel's presence in one of the world's most competitive airport markets. This is an ideal opportunity for a results oriented professional who thrives on building strategic partnerships, driving revenue, and identifying new business opportunities across corporate, travel, and commercial sectors. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement proactive sales and partnership strategies to maximise hotel revenue and market share. Identify and cultivate new B2B opportunities across corporate, travel and airport related industries. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, travel partners and commercial stakeholders. Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure profitability and long term business sustainability. Collaborate cross functionally with Revenue, Marketing and Operations teams to deliver commercial success. Represent the hotel and the Hyatt brand at trade shows, networking events and client meetings. About You Proven experience in sales or business development within hospitality or travel sectors, ideally within airport or commercial real estate environments. Track record of developing B2B partnerships, negotiating contracts and achieving measurable revenue growth. Strong understanding of the Heathrow business landscape, including airport operations, logistics and travel related industries. Exceptional networking, communication and presentation skills with a confident, consultative approach. Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a focus on execution and results. Experience within an international hotel brand preferred; familiarity with Hyatt systems and culture is advantageous. Just Some of the Benefits You'll Enjoy 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide Competitive compensation, including performance based incentives Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family and friends from day one Complimentary meals on duty 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels Complimentary laundry for business attire Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme Continuous learning and career development opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide Hyatt At Hyatt 'We care for people so they can be their best'. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company! Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. Next Step Apply today and start your journey at Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport. Regional Office - Palma Balearic Islands , ES Hyatt Centric Austin Downtown/Congress Street Austin , TX , US Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know?
Director, Business Development - Airport Specialist GB - ENG - London Director Full-time Local Summary Director, Business Development - Airport Specialist About Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport offers a modern, intuitive experience for today's traveler, with 341 stylish guestrooms designed for work, rest, and relaxation, plus 10 flexible meeting spaces and vibrant social areas. Guests enjoy coffee to cocktails in the lounge, fresh dining in the Gallery Restaurant, 24/7 in room dining, a fully equipped fitness centre, and complimentary Wi Fi. Just minutes from Heathrow Airport, with excellent links to central London, the hotel blends smart design, seamless service, and thoughtful amenities for both business and leisure stays. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Director, Business Development - Airport Specialist to enhance the hotel's presence in one of the world's most competitive airport markets. This is an ideal opportunity for a results oriented professional who thrives on building strategic partnerships, driving revenue, and identifying new business opportunities across corporate, travel, and commercial sectors. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement proactive sales and partnership strategies to maximise hotel revenue and market share. Identify and cultivate new B2B opportunities across corporate, travel and airport related industries. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, travel partners and commercial stakeholders. Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure profitability and long term business sustainability. Collaborate cross functionally with Revenue, Marketing and Operations teams to deliver commercial success. Represent the hotel and the Hyatt brand at trade shows, networking events and client meetings. About You Proven experience in sales or business development within hospitality or travel sectors, ideally within airport or commercial real estate environments. Track record of developing B2B partnerships, negotiating contracts and achieving measurable revenue growth. Strong understanding of the Heathrow business landscape, including airport operations, logistics and travel related industries. Exceptional networking, communication and presentation skills with a confident, consultative approach. Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a focus on execution and results. Experience within an international hotel brand preferred; familiarity with Hyatt systems and culture is advantageous. Just Some of the Benefits You'll Enjoy 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide Competitive compensation, including performance based incentives Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you, your family and friends from day one Complimentary meals on duty 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels Complimentary laundry for business attire Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme Continuous learning and career development opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide Hyatt At Hyatt 'We care for people so they can be their best'. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company! Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. Next Step Apply today and start your journey at Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport. Regional Office - Palma Balearic Islands , ES Hyatt Centric Austin Downtown/Congress Street Austin , TX , US Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know?
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Close Inclusive Collection Job Postings Notification "I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life." We're looking for you London! HR Director Full Time Kings Cross Competitive Salary DoE + Bonus & Benefits We believe that hotels should be more than just places to sleep-they should be destinations, experiences, and moments in time that guests remember long after they leave. That's why we challenge the status quo, bringing bold ideas, unconventional luxury, and immersive culture to everything we do. Whether it's a buzzing lobby, an unforgettable dining experience, or a rooftop that becomes the city's go-to spot, we create spaces that are as dynamic as the people who visit them. Following the ongoing development of our Lifestyle division and existing HR Director into an expanded regional HR role, we are now seeking a HR Director to join our senior leadership team at The Standard, London and lead the people strategy for our flagship European property. This is a pivotal opportunity for a confident, strategic, and hands-on HR leader to build on a strong foundation, driving forward our culture, performance, and people agenda with both operational excellence and long-term vision. Your role As our HR Director , you'll work in close partnership with the General Manager, the Senior Executive Team, and our HR Director, Lifestyle, EAME to oversee all people-related activity across the hotel. With a team of three HR professionals, you will lead the people agenda for a vibrant and diverse workforce of over 320 employees, ensuring that every individual's contribution helps drive business success and guest excellence. You'll take full ownership of the hotel's people and culture strategy, leading across all key areas of HR including Talent Attraction, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, and Strategic Workforce Planning. You'll play a key role in aligning our people strategy with business performance, translating culture into commercial results. Your remit will go beyond HR operations to encompass financial and strategic planning, including the design and management of annual staffing and payroll budgets, workforce forecasting, and labour cost analysis. You'll partner closely with the Director of Finance to ensure total alignment between financial performance and staffing strategy. Together, you'll review monthly payroll and productivity metrics, track headcount and wage costs against business levels, and make recommendations to optimise workforce efficiency without compromising on guest experience or brand culture. You'll manage our compensation and benefits framework, oversee performance based pay initiatives, and contribute to monthly ownership and corporate reporting by producing HR data and insights that inform key business decisions. Beyond the numbers, you'll lead initiatives that strengthen our organisational culture, focusing on engagement, recognition, and career growth. You'll act as a trusted advisor and coach to the leadership team, ensuring all people leaders are confident, consistent, and empowered in managing their teams. You'll champion diversity and inclusion, encourage open communication, and model the authenticity and creativity that define The Standard brand. Ultimately, your leadership will ensure that HR at The Standard, London is anything but Standard! and not just a support function, but a strategic, data-driven partner that directly influences profitability, performance, and the long-term success of our people and our brand. You will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a high-volume, high-energy environment and can manage both employees and senior managers with ease. Qualifications Do you have what it takes to be our HR Director at The Standard? You're a natural connector, a confident and approachable leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments. You're just as comfortable advising senior stakeholders as you are connecting with our team at the bar during a Friday mixer. You'll combine strong business acumen with a genuine passion for people and culture. At least 3+ years of experience as a HR Director, Head of HR, or Senior HR Manager within a lifestyle, boutique, or luxury hospitality environment. A thorough understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices. Proven experience across multiple HR disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, engagement, payroll, and L&D. Have prior experience of developing HR, staffing, productivity and payroll budgets and plans combined with a creative 'blue sky' approach to develop engaging people initiatives Be experienced of producing a range of monthly business and HR metric reports for both corporate office & private ownership. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with exceptional communication and coaching skills. The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and positivity in all employee interactions. Experience using HR systems such as Fourth HR/Payroll, PeopleSoft, Peoplebank ATS, Taleo, Mapal One LMS is a plus. We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle. If you think you have what it takes to be our HR Director at The Standard, London, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment. Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know?
Close Inclusive Collection Job Postings Notification "I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life." We're looking for you London! HR Director Full Time Kings Cross Competitive Salary DoE + Bonus & Benefits We believe that hotels should be more than just places to sleep-they should be destinations, experiences, and moments in time that guests remember long after they leave. That's why we challenge the status quo, bringing bold ideas, unconventional luxury, and immersive culture to everything we do. Whether it's a buzzing lobby, an unforgettable dining experience, or a rooftop that becomes the city's go-to spot, we create spaces that are as dynamic as the people who visit them. Following the ongoing development of our Lifestyle division and existing HR Director into an expanded regional HR role, we are now seeking a HR Director to join our senior leadership team at The Standard, London and lead the people strategy for our flagship European property. This is a pivotal opportunity for a confident, strategic, and hands-on HR leader to build on a strong foundation, driving forward our culture, performance, and people agenda with both operational excellence and long-term vision. Your role As our HR Director , you'll work in close partnership with the General Manager, the Senior Executive Team, and our HR Director, Lifestyle, EAME to oversee all people-related activity across the hotel. With a team of three HR professionals, you will lead the people agenda for a vibrant and diverse workforce of over 320 employees, ensuring that every individual's contribution helps drive business success and guest excellence. You'll take full ownership of the hotel's people and culture strategy, leading across all key areas of HR including Talent Attraction, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, and Strategic Workforce Planning. You'll play a key role in aligning our people strategy with business performance, translating culture into commercial results. Your remit will go beyond HR operations to encompass financial and strategic planning, including the design and management of annual staffing and payroll budgets, workforce forecasting, and labour cost analysis. You'll partner closely with the Director of Finance to ensure total alignment between financial performance and staffing strategy. Together, you'll review monthly payroll and productivity metrics, track headcount and wage costs against business levels, and make recommendations to optimise workforce efficiency without compromising on guest experience or brand culture. You'll manage our compensation and benefits framework, oversee performance based pay initiatives, and contribute to monthly ownership and corporate reporting by producing HR data and insights that inform key business decisions. Beyond the numbers, you'll lead initiatives that strengthen our organisational culture, focusing on engagement, recognition, and career growth. You'll act as a trusted advisor and coach to the leadership team, ensuring all people leaders are confident, consistent, and empowered in managing their teams. You'll champion diversity and inclusion, encourage open communication, and model the authenticity and creativity that define The Standard brand. Ultimately, your leadership will ensure that HR at The Standard, London is anything but Standard! and not just a support function, but a strategic, data-driven partner that directly influences profitability, performance, and the long-term success of our people and our brand. You will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a high-volume, high-energy environment and can manage both employees and senior managers with ease. Qualifications Do you have what it takes to be our HR Director at The Standard? You're a natural connector, a confident and approachable leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments. You're just as comfortable advising senior stakeholders as you are connecting with our team at the bar during a Friday mixer. You'll combine strong business acumen with a genuine passion for people and culture. At least 3+ years of experience as a HR Director, Head of HR, or Senior HR Manager within a lifestyle, boutique, or luxury hospitality environment. A thorough understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices. Proven experience across multiple HR disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, engagement, payroll, and L&D. Have prior experience of developing HR, staffing, productivity and payroll budgets and plans combined with a creative 'blue sky' approach to develop engaging people initiatives Be experienced of producing a range of monthly business and HR metric reports for both corporate office & private ownership. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with exceptional communication and coaching skills. The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and positivity in all employee interactions. Experience using HR systems such as Fourth HR/Payroll, PeopleSoft, Peoplebank ATS, Taleo, Mapal One LMS is a plus. We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle. If you think you have what it takes to be our HR Director at The Standard, London, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment. Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know?