De Vere Cotswold Water Park
De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments. There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we're just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5.
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.
Events Work Placement - 12 months
If you’re studying hospitality or events and want a placement that will really help you grow your skills and experience, this might be the right opportunity for you.
De Vere Cotswold Water Park are offering two candidates a one year Events placement to start in September 2026.
During your placement you’ll spend the majority of your time working within Events Operations, supporting the delivery of conferences, meetings, weddings and events across the hotel. You will also complete a short rotation within the Events Office, giving you an understanding of the planning and coordination that takes place ahead of each event.
You will work a variety of shifts depending on event requirements – this will include early starts, late finishes and weekends on a rota basis. You will work 40 hours per week with 2 days off.
You’ll be learning from people who know their craft and care about doing things properly. By the time your placement ends, you won’t just understand what good event delivery looks like — you’ll have played a genuine part in delivering it.
About You
• You don’t need to know everything yet — that’s the point of the placement — but you will need to be interested in events, reliable, and ready to get involved.
• You’ll enjoy being around people, and because events can move quickly, you’ll be someone who can stay calm when things get busy and keep a positive attitude even when you’re juggling a few different tasks.
• You’ll be comfortable speaking with guests and colleagues from all walks of life, and you’ll bring enough curiosity and enthusiasm to learn something new every day.
• Finally, you must be able to join the scheme from September 2025. Based on your preference, a placement can last 9–12 months. Further details will be discussed during the interview process.
What happens next?
• Applications Close: 28th Feb 2026
• Video Interviews: 2nd March – 20th March 2026
• On site property interviews: 23rd March - 10th April 2026
• Offers made: By 30th April 2026
• Start date: July or start of September 2026
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits with our work placements;
• £26,436.80 per annum
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of the fitness facilities helping you stay active and save on gym costs
• 28 days’ holiday, plus an extra paid day off for your birthday
• £50 colleague rate for overnight stays at De Vere hotels, plus a 50% discount on food and drink
• Access to our Exclusively Yours benefits portal with hundreds of retail, travel and leisure discounts
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action), offering 24/7 wellbeing help, including free counselling
• Use of Wagestream, giving you flexible access to your pay when you need it
• Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team, with regular appreciation events — including memorable summer and Christmas parties
