Careers
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From our London HQ to cities around the world, we believe in building experiences and a company that feel truly exceptional.
Current open roles
Join a team that’s redefining luxury from the inside out.
Senior Fullstack Developer
Little Emperors are looking for a fully remote, Senior PHP Developer with a strong proficiency in Laravel to join our development team.
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating robust and scalable applications.
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As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
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Strong knowledge of ReactJS, NextJS or React Native
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Strong knowledge of Laravel
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Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
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Deep understanding of REST API concepts
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Familiar with design patterns
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Passion for writing clean code, making use of coding standards and SOLID principles
MyLER (Independent Travel Consultant)
Little Emperors are currently recruiting MyLERs (Independent Travel Consultants) and offering entrepreneurial individuals the opportunity to grow their own travel business and maximise their earnings whilst being affiliated to the leading technology focused luxury travel company.
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A competitive and rewarding commission structure
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Flexible working – work from home on your own schedule
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Unparalleled access to luxury hotels through Little Emperors direct contracts, elite hotel status and Virtuoso
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Integration with the Little Emperors leading technology platform for ease of booking and client management
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Curated onboarding and training delivered by Little Emperors, hotel partners and Virtuoso
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A welcoming culture and dedicated support team
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Technology: Our cutting-edge technology equips you with tools designed to increase efficiency and scalability, whilst streamlining your business processes, freeing up your time to focus on creativity, learning, and delivering outstanding service.
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Knowledge: Through our comprehensive tutorials, virtual and in-person training sessions, detailed onboarding, ongoing support, and extensive product insights, you'll be equipped with the expertise and confidence needed to excel with your clients.
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Relationships: With over a decade of experience, we’ve built exceptional partnerships with over 5,000 luxury hotels and travel suppliers, whilst cultivating a supportive community among MyLERs, ensuring you thrive within our network.
Senior Back End Developer
Little Emperors are looking for a fully remote, Senior Back-End Developer with a strong proficiency in PHP to join our development team.
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating robust and scalable app
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Strong knowledge of PHP
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Experience with implementing connections to hotel booking engines, like GDS, Property Management Systems and Channel Managers
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Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
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Deep understanding of REST API concepts
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Familiar with design patterns
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Passion for writing clean code, making use of coding standards like PHP PSRs
Senior Laravel Developer
Little Emperors are looking for a fully remote, Senior PHP Developer with a strong proficiency in Laravel to join our development team.
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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating robust and scalable applications.
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As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
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At least 5 years of experience with PHP
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Strong knowledge of Laravel framework
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Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
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Deep understanding of REST API concepts
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Familiar with design patterns and SOLID principles
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Passion for writing clean code, making use of coding standards like PHP PSRs
Senior Frontend Developer
We are looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join our growing product and engineering team. You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining high-quality, luxury-feel web and mobile applications using modern frontend frameworks. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in React.js and Next.js, experienced in building performant, scalable solutions, and confident contributing to architectural decisions. Experience with React Native is a plus, as we continue to evolve our mobile offering. As a senior, you will mentor junior developers, uphold coding standards, and collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver exceptional digital experiences for our members.
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Lead the development and maintenance of web applications using React.js and Next.js.
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Contribute to our React Native mobile app when required.
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Build responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces across devices.
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Integrate with REST APIs and collaborate closely with backend engineers.
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Drive and uphold clean code practices, ensuring adherence to team coding standards.
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Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced developers.
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Collaborate with product owners and designers to refine and implement UI/UX requirements.
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Contribute to technical decisions on architecture, scalability, and performance optimisation.
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Proven experience as a Senior Frontend Developer.
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Strong knowledge of React.js and Next.js.
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Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frontend tooling.
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Experience working with REST APIs.
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Familiarity with state management (e.g., Redux, Context API, or similar).
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Experience with TypeScript.
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Strong understanding of performance optimisation and SEO best practices.
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Track record of writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
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Experience with React Native for mobile development.
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Exposure to PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or Zend (ideally Laravel).
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Comfortable writing unit and integration tests.
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Familiarity with Docker and containerised environments.
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Experience in e-commerce platforms or the travel industry.
Air Travel Specialist
As an Air Travel Specialist, you will be at the heart of the operation, managing all aspects of air travel for MyLERS and Little Emperors members. From enquiry through to ticketing and beyond, you will ensure smooth, efficient, and exceptional service, delivering seamless flight arrangements every time
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Manage end-to-end flight bookings, including ticketing, changes, cancellations, and post-travel support.
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Source competitive fares using GDS (Amadeus) and consolidators (e.g., Lime, Aviate, Chartwell), maintaining strong airline/partner relationships for added value.
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Liaise with MyLERS and members to understand preferences and special requests, ensuring seamless service and attention to detail.
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Collaborate with Travel Advisors to integrate flights into full travel itineraries while ensuring ATOL/ABTA compliance.
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Monitor schedules, manage disruptions, stay informed on aviation regulations and advisories, and track performance for cost-effectiveness.
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3+ years’ experience in airline operations, air bookings, or travel agency roles.
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Strong GDS knowledge (Amadeus) and familiarity with ATOL/ABTA compliance.
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Proven negotiation skills with airlines and consolidators.
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Excellent client service and communication (written & verbal).
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Highly organised, analytical, and solutions-driven; able to manage complex itineraries
Head of People & Culture (Part Time)
We’re looking for a strategic Head of People & Culture professional to join us on a part-time basis. This is an opportunity to shape the way we attract, develop, and retain talent, ensuring our people and culture grow alongside our business. You will lead on culture, planning, and policy, creating a coherent strategy that supports growth while keeping our team engaged and inspired. This is a part-time, senior role that combines strategic direction with hands-on delivery where required.
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Culture & Engagement: Shape and nurture a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with Little Emperors’ values and luxury brand ethos.
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Workforce Planning: Partner with department heads and leadership to ensure the right people are in the right roles as we scale up.
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Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee a consistent approach to hiring and induction, ensuring every new joiner experiences a seamless, brand-aligned welcome.
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Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain clear, practical people policies and processes (absence management, performance, grievance, etc.), ensuring legal compliance.
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Team Infrastructure: Optimise the use of BrightHR and explore additional tools or platforms to support effective people management.
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Leadership Partner: Provide advice to all leadership team on people strategy.
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5+ years’ experience in a senior leadership role (Head of People, Talent & Culture, or similar).
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Proven track record in fast-growth environments (luxury or hospitality sector experience desirable).
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery.
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Confident communicator.
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Passion for building culture, developing talent, and creating consistency across teams.