Be part of the next generation of global hospitality leaders with a dual-degree master’s that blends academic rigor, immersive experiences, and international exposure. 🎓 Earn a double Master’s degree Graduate with a Master of Science from emlyon business school, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, and a Level 7 RNCP certification in Hospitality & Restaurant Management from Institut Lyfe. 🏙️ Study in Lyon, Paris & Las Vegas Gain firsthand insight into three world-class hospitality hubs. From the roots of French gastronomy to the innovation capital of the U.S., each location brings a fresh lens on the global industry. 🇬🇧 100% taught in English With a fully English-taught curriculum, this program is accessible to international candidates from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. 💰 Scholarships available emlyon and Institut Lyfe offer a range of merit- and need-based scholarships—encouraging talented students from around the world to join the program. What you will learn ✅Master hospitality strategy & operations Understand the core business mechanics behind leading hospitality brands—finance, management, and service excellence. ✅Design tomorrow’s guest experiences Go beyond theory to explore how tech, personalization, and sustainability are redefining the customer journey. ✅Build and position global hospitality brands Delve into lifestyle and luxury positioning strategies used by iconic hotels, restaurants, and experience-driven companies. ✅Engage directly with the industry Apply your learning through hands-on projects, consulting missions, and international field experiences—from Paris to Las Vegas. Course details Who is the course for? This 18-month MSc is designed for ambitious individuals ready to kick-start or deepen their journey in international hospitality. Whether you're transitioning from another field or already have foundational hospitality knowledge, this program offers the tools, exposure, and global insight to help you thrive. 📍 Study in 3 dynamic hubs: From Lyon to Paris and Las Vegas, each location offers a unique industry perspective—ensuring you graduate with real-world insights and an international mindset. 💫 Led by two industry leaders: Learn from top-tier faculty and hospitality experts at Institut Lyfe and emlyon business school—a dual approach blending academic excellence with industry immersion. ⏳ Tailored learning paths: Based on your prior experience, you’ll follow either the Advanced or Accelerated track, ensuring that every student builds a strong, industry-relevant foundation. 🎓 Real experience, real outcomes: Complete a 4–6 month internship and a graduate thesis—essential steps toward launching your career in luxury hospitality, F&B, hotel management, or tourism innovation.
Join us in delivering a great first living experience to more than 21 000 students. Xior is the largest owner & operator of student accommodation in continental Europe. Our mission is to give as many students as possible a great first living experience. We offer a second home to more than 21 000 students in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Sweden. A place where they can live, study, connect and relax. We want to do more than just provide infrastructure for our students. We believe we play a fundamental role in students' journey to independence. The right people are essential in this. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join our team, supporting the operations in Spain and Portugal. HR OFFICER SPAIN & PORTUGAL Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain Reporting to: Head of HR Europe / Operational Manager. PURPOSE OF JOB: As an HR Officer (HRBP), you'll play a crucial role in supporting our business objectives by providing comprehensive HR support to our teams across Spain and Portugal. This is a hands-on and strategic position where you'll act as a true HR Business Partner, driving HR initiatives and ensuring the effective management of our people. You'll be responsible for a broad range of HR functions, from operational tasks to strategic projects, with a strong focus on payroll, recruitment, talent development, and employee retention. KEY RESPONSABILITIES: - HR Business Partnering: Act as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees in Spain and Portugal, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. - Payroll & Administration: Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for Spain and Portugal, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Manage HR administration tasks, including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding. - Recruitment & Selection: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for all roles within Spain and Portugal, from identifying talent needs to successful onboarding, utilizing various sourcing strategies. - Talent Management & Development: Implement and manage training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression. Drive talent retention initiatives, fostering a positive and engaging work environment. - Performance Management: Support managers in performance review processes, objective setting, and addressing performance-related issues. - Employee Relations: Manage employee relations matters, providing advice and mediation where necessary, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. - Project Implementation: Collaborate with the European HQ to implement and localize global HR projects and initiatives across Spain and Portugal. - HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure all HR practices and policies are compliant with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws and company standards. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - Experience: Proven experience as an HR Officer, HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner, with a strong background in managing payroll and HR operations in Spain and Portugal. - Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1/C2 level) is essential for this role, as you'll be liaising with European HQ and diverse teams. Fluency in Spanish and having a Good level of Portuguese will be highly valued. - Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Spanish labor law, payroll regulations, and HR best practices. - Project Management: Experience in implementing HR projects and initiatives, ideally within a multi-country or international environment. - Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Mindset: Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Education: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - Travel: Regular travel to our various student accommodation sites across Spain and Portugal will be required to support local teams and projects. ** PROFILE:** · Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines · Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and employees · Able to demonstrate a good level of emotional intelligence and resilience when responding to often complex cases. Used to work under pressure. · Good level of communication and influencing skills · Experience of facilitating meetings and training initiatives · Able to elicit information to identify specific stakeholder needs and to offer clear advice and guidance on specialist procedures · Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner · Strong organisational skills and attention to detail · Able to apply a comprehensive understanding of systems and procedures WE OFFER: - Joining a solid and consolidated group. The position is structural and offers real possibilities for development - Competitive Annual Salary - Meal Vouchers - Health Insurance Why apply? Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company. Be a key player in shaping the HR landscape for our operations in Spain and Portugal. Develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits package.
About the job Are you passionate about hospitality and the art of welcoming? Join the Reservation Department Minor Hotels in Madrid and start your professional career in one of the largest international groups in the hotel sector, with around 530 hotels and resorts worldwide. At Minor Hotels, our employees are one of our most important assets. Your passion, leadership, motivation and daily dedication to delivering excellent service are the reason for our success. ** ** ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES: As a Booking Agent (M/F), you will report to the Supervisor of Central Reservation Office of Minor Hotels in Madrid and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the reservation service in the different channels, direct or indirect, from the reservation request until its confirmation, provide information about the hotels, products and services offered. He will also be responsible for carrying out up-selling and cross-selling actions, actively contributing to the increase in revenue and decisively exceeding customer expectations, guaranteeing an excellent service. We are recruiting BOOKING AGENT (M/F) to our offices in Madrid WE LOOK FOR CANDIDATES WITH: . Flexibility, Proactivity and liking to work by objectives; . Excellent communication skills; . Schedule Flexibility; . Training in Hospitality, Tourism or similar (preferential factor); . Sales skills (experience in reservation management or in the commercial area will be valued); . Experience in customer service (preferential factor); . Knowledge of Italian is a must; . Availability to carry out full-time face-to-face functions . Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office, Internet, Database, etc. WE OFFER: - Integration in a dynamic team, focused on a service of excellence - Remuneration compatible with the role - Continuous Training Plan to enhance career development - Access to the e-learning training platform - Possibility of functional, national and/or international mobility - Incentives and Benefits Plan - 40, 30, 20 or 16 hours per week Leisure: . Special rates for employees, family and friends in the several services of the Minor, National and International Group. Accommodation . F&B, among others; . Credits awarded based on years of service to convert stays or meals at Minor, National and International Group hotels, resorts and restaurants Health and wellness: . Health insurance This could be your opportunity to start a professional career in one of the largest international groups in the hotel sector. We count on you! Department: Management The company Welcome to Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, formerly NH Hotel Group. Minor Hotels is a global hospitality leader with a global network of more than 550 hotels across six continents. We drive growth through eight diverse hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH, NH Collection, nhow and Tivoli – and a portfolio of related hospitality businesses. Perpetually driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Minor creates better brands, businesses and partnerships by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, our team members and our partners.
About Citylife Group Citylife Group is a company based in Madrid, specializing in experiences for the international students community. Our operations span multiple business lines including nightlife with several weekly events and club nights under several distinctive event brands. Role Overview We are seeking a Marketing & Brand Manager to lead our marketing efforts and drive growth across our brands. This is a strategic leadership position with a hands-on execution component. You will be responsible for shaping and executing multi-brand marketing strategies, managing campaigns, overseeing brand consistency, and leading a small team to achieve the goals. The role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial, experienced in the events sector, and passionate about building brands from the inside out. Key Responsibilities Brand Management: Own and develop the identity, tone, and strategy of each event brand. Ensure brand consistency across all channels and touchpoints (online & offline). Conceptualize and execute branding campaigns, collaborations, and seasonal pushes and special events. Marketing Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement marketing strategies (online & offline) to drive awareness, ticket sales, and engagement. Plan and manage digital marketing campaigns (social media, email marketing, paid ads, influencer partnerships). Optimize and oversee content creation: visual direction, social media, promotional videos, etc. Analyze performance data and adjust campaigns to meet KPIs and business goals. Team & Project Management Lead and coordinate a small team, freelancers, and creative collaborators. Collaborate closely with operations, production, and sales teams to align on strategy and execution. Create timelines, assign tasks, and ensure delivery of all marketing assets on time and on brand. Hands-On Involvement Actively participate in the day-to-day execution of marketing tasks (content creation, social posts, ad setup, website updates). Be present and involved in events when needed for content capture, brand supervision, or on-site initiatives. Requirements 3 to 5+ years of experience in marketing, branding, or communications (ideally within nightlife, entertainment, events, or lifestyle sectors). Proven experience managing multiple brands and campaigns simultaneously. Strong creative instincts and visual understanding of nightlife/event/lifestyle branding. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Fluent in English; Spanish is a big plus. Experience with tools like Meta Ads Manager, Mailchimp, Google Ads. What We Offer A creative and entrepreneurial work environment in one of Europe’s top nightlife cities. Direct impact on the growth and visibility of some of Madrid’s most iconic international events. Flexibility and space to bring your own ideas to life. Competitive compensation based on experience and results.