Lift graduate management trainee 2026

Job Details

About The Ned:

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

The Ned launched in 2017 in the heart of the City, in the former Midland Bank headquarters. The Ned City of London houses Ned’s Club - a private members’ space, gym and rooftop - alongside a public spa, a whole floor of event spaces, ten restaurants and bars and 250 hotel bedrooms.

What’s the role title?

Lift Graduate Management Trainee - 18-month programme

Programme start date:

Your programme will start in September 2026. However, we may offer work opportunities before the programme begins.

What’s the role?

Lift is The Ned's graduate programme helping us to create our leaders of the future. We’re looking for ambitious and talented hospitality enthusiasts at the beginning of their career journey who want to gain a deep understanding of the industry and kick start their journey into management.

What will you be doing?

You should be committed to creating the perfect environment and experience for every guest or member. A keen interest in the 360° of the operation is essential as you will be working across all our departments, with a focus on food & beverage and hotel divisions. To gain a deep understanding of all operations, you’ll start at an entry-level position and progress through different roles over the course of the programme. You should be a degree level graduate, preferably within a related topic.

What can The Ned give you?

We have over 700 friendly faces in our team here at the Ned London who are all here ready to welcome and support you. When you join, you’ll get access to all of our team benefits:

• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant, Neddy’s including monthly payday breakfast
• Exciting learning and development programmes to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates at The Ned for staying and eating for you, your family and friends
• Your birthday off after a year of service and more holiday after five years
• Paid volunteer day
• Refer a friend scheme
• Regular social events, including an annual pool party
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

As part of the LIFT graduate programme, you will also gain access to some enhanced benefits:

• Accommodation provided for you during your first week in London if relocating
• A head of department mentor for the duration of your programme
• Exposure to our executive committee and networking events throughout the year
• A library of subscriptions to hospitality publications such as The Caterer
• You're eligible to train in our Ned's Club Gym (time restrictions apply)
• Complimentary membership of Code Hospitality, so you can experience all that London has to offer

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion programme is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as a Management Trainee

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