Consultant - Hotels Consultancy

Job DescriptionLocation: Blackfriars, London. 1 day WFH.Who are Christie & Co?Were the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.Where we workWe employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because weve been doing this for over 90 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.Purpose of the RoleChristie & Co has developed a market leading consultancy proposition combined a wide range of services and client base including leading owners, operators, investors, lenders and developers. This role forms an integral part of the Christie & Co Hotels Team (Brokerage, Consultancy and Valuations) in the UK and across Europe. It will support both the Consultancy team and Hotels team leadership with comprehensive research, database maintenance, elevation of analytical tools, direct project support as well as adjacent commercial activity including presentations, market publications, commercial proposals and client presentations. This role demands agile self-management combined with intense internal and external collaboration, all powered by a passion for the industry as well as a drive to learn and contribute to the teams success in meeting (and exceeding) our clients requirements. This role is a fantastic learning platform to consolidate the candidates analytical skills and expand his/her professional vision of the hotel investment sector.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTackle with enthusiasm and discipline thorough market reviews in support of projects, focused industry publications and client presentations, occasionally supporting the production of commercial pitchesDemonstrate individual excellence in undertaking projects (or parts of) independently and active teamwork in the context of larger and/or cross-office assignments (ex: portfolio)Critically and timely contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies, operational reviews, commercial due diligence and development advice or any other bespoke servicesDemonstrate individual excellence in undertaking projects (or parts of) independently and active teamwork in the context of larger and/or cross-office assignments (ex: portfolio)Regularly and proactively monitor the hospitality market and competition in the UK and wider Europe in order to maintain in-depth and timely market knowledge. Active maintenance and update of databases, critical resources and internal newsletter, gathering and organising hotel transactions, financial and operating statementsWork in partnership with the European offices to roll out critical initiatives, new tools, coordinate research efforts and databases ensuring a smooth and productive collaboration of the wider hotel teamSupport to management in addressing ad-hoc client requests from complementary research, short presentations or commercial proposals with a sense of urgency and responsivenessInitiate and creatively support the development of new financial models, study models, bespoke side-analyses, etc.With supervision of functional leader or senior peers, ensure a responsive communication to customer requests and timely follow-up on project leadsWhere relevant pro-actively engage with our brokerage or valuation team in order to leverage their transactional market knowledge, valuation guidance to support our consultancy deliverables and conclusionsPro-actively develop and maintain productive relationships with the Christie & Co consultancy teams across Europe, as well as other Hotels teams and the wider Christie & Co organisationJointly promote and physically represent the Christie & Co brand at professional events, client meetings and presentationsConduct business with versatile communication style and demonstrating the high quality and professional standards of Christie & CoWorking Relationships and ContactsYou will work within the Consultancy team, with close working relationships with the brokerage and valuation and international teams. You will also collaborate with other departments to cross- sell business and to provide reports for pitches and client presentations.Person SpecificationSkills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Economics, Maths, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, or related fields3-5 years experience in hotel real estate (can include internships and placements in consultancy investment or asset management teams)Experience in hotel operations is beneficial but not essentialProficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills as a critical requirementExperience handling multiple data sets and thorough investment modelling certifications preferredAnalytical, detail-oriented, and highly organisedPossesses a strong ability to collaborate effectively with others and excels at managing and meeting deadlinesStrong interest in research and data analysis; confident in writing industry reportsAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritise dynamically, and work independently while seeking feedbackWhat we offerDiscretionary bonus connected to team performance against annual target25 days holiday plus bank holidaysHoliday carryover & additional Christmas leaveLife assuranceEmployee wellbeing assistance via PlummCycle to work schemeRecommend a Friend employee referral bonusEnhanced family friendly leaveEyecare vouchersSick pay for up to 30 days annuallyAnnual salary review, as we are committed to paying fair salariesAnnual promotion rounds to ensure we recognise and appropriately reward key talentOur ValuesAdaptable, Collaborative, Innovative, Personal and Trusted, you can learn more about life at Christie & Co here: https://www.christie.com/careers/what-makes-the-christie-co-experience/Please apply today, or for more information, contact: [email protected] & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Created: 2025-07-04