Hilton Worldwide has unveiled its plans to create more than 8,500 new jobs across Europe by 2014, with the UK among a handful of key growth markets expected to benefit most.

The operator has more than 110 properties under development across the continent and has said it will focus on strategic areas such as the UK, Poland, Russia, Turkey and Germany.

DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln (Q4 2011) and two hotels at the Football Association's new St George's Park project in Burton-upon-Trent (Q3 2012) are among planned launches.

It is expected that around 1,500 new opportunities will be established in the UK with a total of 20 properties opening, with a further 1,900 jobs secured through 10 conversion projects.

Elsewhere in Europe, there are more than 25 hotels to open in Russia over the coming three years, such as the Hilton Garden Inn Krasnodar (Q2 2012), with 3,000 positions on offer.

Hilton Worldwide vice president HR, Europe, Ben Bengougam said: "With continued growth across our European estate, driving the talent agenda is paramount to our recruitment strategy.

"We are seeking passionate people interested in hospitality careers with a range of experiences as well as transferable skills from backgrounds outside the hospitality industry."

Details: www.hiltonworldwide.com