Our Graduate programmes will help you develop your skills, build a network of contacts and gain exposure in a range of areas and roles. You’ll also acquire function-specific experience, technical training and support for the professional qualifications you wish to work towards.
Our graduates are at the heart of our business — making the decisions that have a real impact both on our customers, and their own individual careers.
Support Centre
We’re responsible for over 2,000 hotels and restaurants in the UK. Their success depends on the passion, commitment and ambition of people like you.
Operations
Designed for commercially focused graduates, this programme will expose you to various roles and operational areas, and give you a deep understanding of how our business works. Add the mentoring you’ll get from senior managers, and you should be able to run your own site within 12 months.
Support Centre Roles
We have several roles on offer, so you can be sure to find one to fit your personality and interests. Something that will really get your heart racing. Filter by brand or simply read through all our programmes' descriptions to find what you’re looking for to take that first step towards a great career.
Whitbread HR
This programme takes your passion for people and turns it into exceptional HR management expertise.
You’ll join our brands’ operational teams to fully understand the heart of our business, and then build up specialist skills in areas such as Resourcing, Employee Relations, Reward, Operational HR Management and Learning & Skills.
You’ll also be supported to achieve CIPD accreditation. Motivated and inspired, we’ll expect you to be a genuine people person, and ready to work with your colleagues to achieve success.
What you’ll need
- A degree in any subject
Whitbread Finance
We’re looking for someone who wants to be a future leader in our business.
Working in a business-critical role from day one, you’ll be instrumental in providing analysis that will inform and influence our strategic management decisions.
Our rotations are what make our fast-paced graduate scheme so special; ensuring that you acquire a breadth of experience, as well as a depth of knowledge.
We will support your professional development by sponsoring your study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA). Alongside this, we’ll give you time to grow and develop personally through mentoring, peer to peer support and a structured training programme.
All of which should give you the grounding for a successful career within our finance function or beyond.
What you’ll need
- A degree in any subject
Whitbread Technology
Our Technology function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Join the Technology programme and you could be bringing innovative tech to our hotels, developing new code to support Whitbread’s digital expansion, or analysing data and trends to improve customer service. We have opportunities in Agile Digital Development & Delivery, IT Architecture and IS Management, rotating through various areas from Analytics to Project Management. Passionate about technology and everything digital, you’ll be a quick learner and happy to work independently or as part of a team.
What you’ll need
- 2:1 degree
- Any degree subject
Whitbread HR
This programme takes your passion for people and turns it into exceptional HR management expertise.
You’ll join our brands’ operational teams to fully understand the heart of our business, and then build up specialist skills in areas such as Resourcing, Employee Relations, Reward, Operational HR Management and Learning & Skills.
You’ll also be supported to achieve CIPD accreditation. Motivated and inspired, we’ll expect you to be a genuine people person, and ready to work with your colleagues to achieve success.
What you’ll need
- A degree in any subject
Whitbread Finance
We’re looking for someone who wants to be a future leader in our business.
Working in a business-critical role from day one, you’ll be instrumental in providing analysis that will inform and influence our strategic management decisions.
Our rotations are what make our fast-paced graduate scheme so special; ensuring that you acquire a breadth of experience, as well as a depth of knowledge.
We will support your professional development by sponsoring your study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA). Alongside this, we’ll give you time to grow and develop personally through mentoring, peer to peer support and a structured training programme.
All of which should give you the grounding for a successful career within our finance function or beyond.
What you’ll need
- A degree in any subject
Whitbread Technology
Our Technology function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Join the Technology programme and you could be bringing innovative tech to our hotels, developing new code to support Whitbread’s digital expansion, or analysing data and trends to improve customer service. We have opportunities in Agile Digital Development & Delivery, IT Architecture and IS Management, rotating through various areas from Analytics to Project Management. Passionate about technology and everything digital, you’ll be a quick learner and happy to work independently or as part of a team.
What you’ll need
- 2:1 degree
- Any degree subject
Operations Roles
We have several roles on offer, so you can be sure to find one to fit your personality and interests. Something that will really get your heart racing. Filter by brand or simply read through all our programmes' descriptions to find what you’re looking for to take that first step towards a great career.
Premier Inn Operations Management
Throughout the programme, you'll experience all the operating aspects of our organisation as you prepare for your role as an Operations Manager. You’ll be working in locations across the UK before taking a management position and leading your own team to success. You’ll benefit from first-class mentoring and support as you demonstrate your commitment to a career in hospitality. Dynamic and with brilliant team leadership credentials, you’ll be the sort of person who can put a smile on the faces of all our guests.
What you’ll need
- Any degree classification & subject
- National mobility
- Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts when needed
Premier Inn Operations Management
Throughout the programme, you'll experience all the operating aspects of our organisation as you prepare for your role as an Operations Manager. You’ll be working in locations across the UK before taking a management position and leading your own team to success. You’ll benefit from first-class mentoring and support as you demonstrate your commitment to a career in hospitality. Dynamic and with brilliant team leadership credentials, you’ll be the sort of person who can put a smile on the faces of all our guests.
What you’ll need
- Any degree classification & subject
- National mobility
- Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts when needed
Rewards & Benefits
When you join us, you’ll enjoy a great range of rewards and benefits including: up to 10% annual bonus, a contributory pension scheme and our share save scheme, as well as 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
And of course, discount off our brands including Premier Inn UK & Germany, and all our restaurants!
If you join our Finance Graduate programme, we’ll sponsor your study towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA) including funded exams, revision leave and coaching.
Good to know
Our recruitment process for the 2022 Finance Graduate programme opens for applications in December 2021.
Closing date for applications is the end of January 2022, however this may close earlier dependent on volume of applications.
Application Process
At Whitbread, it’s not just about what’s on your CV; it’s about who you are and how you do things. We keep our application process as simple as possible, so take the following steps:
Top tip: think about what makes you different – it’s not just about your academic achievements; it’s also about the person behind them.
Top tip: we may refer to your application and CV during the interview, so make sure you familiarise yourself with your experience before the call.
Top tip: you won’t be able to restart your assessments once started, so make sure you can complete the stage without being interrupted.
Top tip: don’t forget to do your research on Whitbread and our brands, have confidence in your abilities, and engage with the people around you.
