Job Description

De Vere Wokefield Estate
De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.
Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station.
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.
Hospitality & Events Work Placement - 1 Year
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 Wokefield Estate near Reading are offering two candidates one year Hotel & events placements to start in either July or September 2026.
During your placement you'll spend time in Food & Beverage, Meetings & Events, Housekeeping and Front Office, giving you a real feel for how a hotel and events venue operates day to day. You will work a variety of shifts depending on the department you are working in - but this will include earlies, 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 hospitality 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 hospitality and events, curious, reliable, and ready to get involved.
• You'll enjoy being around people, and because hospitality moves quickly, you'll be someone who can stay calm when things get busy and keep a smile on your face 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.
• If you're studying hospitality or a related subject and you're keen to build confidence and real experience, you'll get a lot out of this year with us.
• 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

Skills Required