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You might remember Aeysha! She shared her 'Day in the Life of a Data Science Apprentice' with us earlier this year. 🤳 Since then, you've been telling us you want to know more. So, we got her back in front of the camera to answer your questions. ▶️Watch the video below to hear more, from why she wanted to do an apprenticeship through to what her biggest achievement has been. 🫶🏽 Over to you, Aeysha 🎤👇 #Apprenticeship #Apprentice #DataScience

Every new hotel we open is pretty special. ✨ And our newest Premier Inn in Cambridge is no exception. Our new team, made up of 30 locals and students from the city, helped contribute to our Force For Good commitments during their pre-opening training by; 🎟️Fundraising over £300 for our charity partners, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity 🤝Collaborating with Streets & Open Spaces, Cambridge City Council to arrange a community event  🌲Dedicating a total of 99 hours to supporting the local wildlife preservation area Working alongside Cambridge City Council, and their commitment to be a net zero city by 2030, our Property team reimagined a vacant office space to create a sustainable development in this historic city. You can find out more in the video below. 🎥👇 If you are interested in finding out more about this hotel, you can watch the full video on our Whitbread Property page: https://bit.ly/4iBDFFx With no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition, you can find a role in Cambridge today: https://bit.ly/3BmL377

The future of hospitality is here, and we want you to help shape it. Applications are now open for our first-ever Data, Digital, and Technology Graduate Programme: a unique opportunity to rotate through four dynamic departments in the digital ecosystem that powers the UK’s leading hotel brand, Premier Inn. 💜 Joseph Garrood, our Chief Commercial Officer, outlines our guest obsession that’s raised the bar in our industry and the journey from bookings to bed that our innovations are driving. The successful foundations are in place - now we need you to take it even further. The closing date is January 6th, so 🏃🏽♂️ don't walk, run to submit your application today: https://bit.ly/416hjFG #graduate #techgrad #premierinn #technology #digital

Ready to help us build the hotel of the future? 🏨👩🏻💻 The next step of our journey… needs you 🫵 We’re introducing our first-ever Data, Digital, and Technology Graduate Programme: a unique opportunity to rotate through four dynamic departments in the digital ecosystem that powers the UK’s leading hotel brand, Premier Inn. The future of hospitality is here, and we want you to help shape it. 🫶🏽 Interested in finding out more? Meet Tasha - after joining us as a Graduate 6 years ago she shares her journey at Whitbread and why she thinks you should apply. 🎥👇 🏃🏽♂️ Don't walk, run to submit your application today: https://bit.ly/416hjFG

🌍 Reflecting on Black History Month at Whitbread 🌍 We’re proud to look back on the incredible events and initiatives that took place during October to celebrate, educate, and inspire. Here’s a recap of Black History Month at Whitbread 👇 🗣️ Personal Stories – Team members shared what Black history means to them, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and connection. 🛍️ Black-Owned Business Event – We highlighted and supported local Black-owned businesses, giving them a platform to promote their products. 🍽️ Cookery Class Competition – Two lucky winners enjoyed authentic recipes at Migrateful in Farringdon, London, and an overnight stay. Migrateful empowers refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants by helping them share their cultures through cooking, fostering community integration, and skills development. 🎬 Watch Party Event – In collaboration with Black Cinema, we hosted a screening of The Road to Freedom, shedding light on significant stories from Black history. 🎶 Our First-Ever Network Playlist – We curated a Spotify playlist with our Whitbread community, honouring Black artists and their cultural impact through reggae, soul, and R&B. 🍴 Celebrating Black Cuisine – Our Support Centre canteens featured diverse cuisines, offering a delicious taste of culture. 💃 Cultural Dance Class – A dynamic Capoeira class brought the rhythm and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture to our community. We invited our teams to share personal Inclusion Pledges throughout the month, demonstrating our collective commitment to a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Black History Month was an opportunity to celebrate the Black community, deepen our understanding of Black history, and strengthen our commitment to inclusion and allyship. Huge thanks to our REACH network (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage) for leading the way in fostering a culture of belonging and driving change at Whitbread. 🔔 Follow us to stay up to date on the incredible work our network is doing throughout the year! 🔔 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarrative #WeValueDifference #DiversityandInclusion

🌟 Celebrating Purple Tuesday at Whitbread 🌟 Today is #PurpleTuesday, an important day to highlight and improve the customer experience for people with disabilities. At Whitbread, we’re committed to making our hotels, restaurants, and support centres more accessible and inclusive for everyone—whether you’re our guests or team members. Our Diversity & Inclusion Network, enAble, is key in fostering inclusivity within our teams, encouraging open conversations and driving forward change.   🫶🏽Our enAble network also supports our teams to help better understand and cater to the diverse needs of our guests, creating environments where everyone feels welcome and supported.   💙At Whitbread, we're especially proud of our Thrive Programme, which supports individuals with disabilities into paid employment through supported internships. Read more about the Thrive Programme here: https://lnkd.in/eTdAPdTa As we continue to make positive changes across our business, we are excited about the journey ahead, working with our teams and guests to create a world where everyone can enjoy the same incredible experiences. 🫶🏽 #PurpleTuesday #ThinkAccessibility #Inclusion #Whitbread #CustomerExperience #DisabilityAwareness #Thrive

⏰ There's still time to apply for our #finance #graduate scheme before it closes for the class of 2025. If you join, from Day 1 of your time with us you’ll be instrumental in providing analysis that will inform and influence our strategic management decisions. You’ll be part of a wider graduate cohort, building working relationships and supporting each other through professional exams as you navigate the start of your career, helped along the way by our dedicated early careers team. But what do our grads think has been their biggest achievement since they've been with us at Whitbread? ➡️ Apply now: https://bit.ly/4fkjCcB

✨ We were honoured to join the WiHTL & Diversity in Retail Inclusion Summit on Tuesday alongside members from our Inclusion Networks.    It was a remarkable day filled with valuable insights, inspiring discussions and meaningful connections with others who share our passion for inclusion and equity.   We were proud to be nominated in five categories at their inaugural Inclusion Awards and thrilled to take home two awards! 🎉    This recognition is a reflection of our dedication to fostering an inclusive environment and supporting the many talented individuals who help make this possible.   A huge congratulations to Yasmin Mukhida-Olushola, awarded 'Role Model for Inclusion'. Her dedication and drive serve as a powerful inspiration to all of us, setting a standard for inclusive leadership.    We’re also incredibly proud of our hardworking D&I Team, named 'EDI Team of the Year' – a testament to our ongoing commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do.   These awards are deeply meaningful, yet we know this journey isn’t one we walk alone.   Here’s to continuing our work, growing together, and making an even more meaningful impact! 🌍💙   #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #Whitbread #WiHTL Zuha Ahmed, Keiran Bailey, Katie Mellor,Janet Tidmarsh FCIPD

Earlier this year we launched our second internship in partnership with the 10,000 Black Interns initiative. 🌟   Our internship is designed to connect talented people to life-changing opportunities, and allows us to provide opportunities to members of the Black community to come and experience life at Whitbread 🤝    Over 10 weeks, our talented interns immersed themselves in our Technology and Finance teams, supported our inclusion networks, and had the opportunity to engage with our executive leadership team. 💼✨   We’re incredibly proud of their contributions and the fresh perspectives they brought. Want to hear more? Click play on the video below, to meet our interns 🎥⬇️

"You don't know where you might end up." Meet Molly 👋   From Housekeeper ➡️ Receptionist ➡️ Paralegal ➡️ Trainee Solicitor 🚀   When Molly picked up a part-time job at Premier Inn while studying Law, she didn’t expect it to lead to a legal career. But at Whitbread, there's no limits to your ambition.    After five years of hard work and support from her managers, Molly is now on a training contract to become a Qualified Solicitor.   As Clare Thomas, General Counsel, said: "We are thrilled to be able to offer Molly the well-deserved opportunity to embark on a legal training contract with Whitbread. Molly's commitment to excellence, perseverance, and friendly nature have made her an invaluable asset to the team. We are incredibly proud of Molly and excited to support her as she embarks on this new phase of her career."   We caught up with Molly to find out about her career and what it means to her to be able to complete this qualification at Whitbread. 🎥👇   Well done, Molly! We’re excited to see where your journey takes you next. 🎉   Explore part-time student jobs with us—you never know where they might take you! https://bit.ly/3zmNIMQ