Non - Graduate Management Programme

We are currently taking applications for our Non-Graduate Management Program for 2025 starters!

Interested in developing a lasting management career with the award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection? Are you passionate about travel and hospitality with an eagerness to deliver the very best in guest service? 

This is your chance to develop your knowledge and skills in order to excel and achieve your true potential, guided by a team of outstanding professionals who are committed to building confident future generations within this wonderfully rewarding industry. 

What is the Non-Graduate Management Programme?

Our Non-Graduate Management Programme is open to ambitious individuals, who are wanting to pursue a long-lasting career in hospitality and become our future leaders.  It is designed for someone with no particular qualifications and minimal experience, to give them the foundation of knowledge and skills to kick start their career in the industry.  It’s based on our Graduate Programme, but we give people a longer time to complete all the areas of experience open to them, with the programme lasting 3 - 4 years.  Our ambition is to encourage diversity and inclusivity in our business.  The 'on the job' training is complemented with a series of training courses, which are tailored to you, to help you develop the managerial skills needed for a managerial position. 

Programme focus areas - 18-24 months Rooms Division Training: Reception; Housekeeping; Guest Relations; Night Management; Concierge and Porter duties

Programme focus areas - 18-24 months Food and Beverage training: Fine Dining; Restaurant Service; Room Service; Bar and Lounge; Conference and Banqueting; Sommelier Training (if of a particular interest)

Highlights at a glance:

• Direct access to CEO, Mr Jonathan Raggett.
• Mentoring support with a senior member of the Management or Executive Team.
• Experience London and one other destination  - Ireland, Guernsey, Switzerland, or Scotland.
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path.  
• Regular performance reviews to ensure you receive on-going feedback to help you grow and develop in your role.
• An exciting management position within a hotel collection which has been recognised as an industry leader.
• Hotel based incentive scheme.
• Staff accommodation in London, Guernsey and Ireland.
  
• Optional rotation in Marketing, Sales, Revenue, Finance and People & Culture. 
  
• Permanent operational management opportunities when you are ready!

Other benefits include:

• Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally.
• Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events.
• Voluntary benefits including Season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle-to work scheme plus more.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.
•  Free meals on duty.
•  Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days (not including Bank Holidays).
• Two paid volunteering days each year with a charity of your choice.

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We were so proud to be awarded platinum in 2023’s Global Corporate Investors in People, the first hotel company to do so.  This award recognises our commitment to inclusivity, diversity and career growth opportunities for all.  We were also delighted to be honoured with the Princess Royal Training Award in 2017, 2020 and 2023 for our Management Programme. 

If this sounds like the Management Programme role for you then please apply today!

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.