The Ascott Limited – Intern, Operational Excellence

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans more than 121,000 units in over 190 cities across over 30 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA.

The company’s serviced apartment, coliving and hotel brands include Ascott The Residence, The Crest Collection, Somerset, Quest, Citadines, lyf, Préférence, Vertu, Harris, Citadines Connect, Fox, Yello, Fox Lite and POP!. 

Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. Today, the company boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Ascott’s achievements have been recognised internationally. Recent awards include World Travel Awards 2020 for 'Leading Serviced Apartment Brand' in Asia, Europe and the Middle East; Business Traveller Awards 2020 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East; DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’; Business Traveller China Awards 2019 for ‘Best Luxury Serviced Residence Brand’; and TTG China Travel Awards 2019 for ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization, testing/prototyping, assessment, project management and implementation of group-wide innovation projects involving emerging technologies
• Tech scouting – understanding global business requirements and identification of emerging technologies and engaging international start-up communities
• Research on emerging technological/industry trends, and support of internal process improvement initiatives involving the use of technology
• Drive internal innovation culture (e.g. rollout of global communication platforms, communication materials for idea challenges, logistics for internal meetings, etc.)
• To assist in Sustainability projects (e.g. Tech scout for solutions to keep Ascott assets competitive on sustainability-related issues, assist to drive ‘first ever’ group-wide green initiatives, collate and track energy, water and waste consumption levels from clusters)

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in most disciplines including Business, Marketing, Hospitality, IT, Info Systems, Engineering etc.
• Creative with an open-mind and curiosity for technologies
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Self-starter who can identify opportunities to assist and see-through agreed actions
• Proficient in MS Office and basic experience in using Adobe Photoshop or graphic design skills