Backed by the best
Some businesses talk about legacy — ours is built on it. Founded by an apprentice centuries ago, Whitbread revolutionised hospitality and continues to lead the way today.
We are the UK’s number one hospitality business, operating more than 1,000 hotels and restaurants across the UK and Germany. We’ve got the greatest team, the warmest welcome, the comfiest bed, and the best breakfast in the game.
At the heart of it all? Premier Inn. The UK’s biggest and best-loved hotel brand, serving over five million customers every month. We’re outpacing our competitors, setting the benchmark for customer experience, and delivering incredible returns for shareholders. And with our rapid growth in Germany, we’re taking our success international.
Powered by Premier Inn, we’re building the hotel of the future. That means more opportunities, faster career progression, and a business that never stops innovating. If you’re a high achiever with big ambitions, this is where you’ll thrive.
What does a career at the UK’s leading hospitality firm actually look like? Best ask Tasha…
Our Programmes Powered by Premier Inn
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Summer internships
Our 10-week summer internship, in partnership with the 10,000 Black Interns programme, is designed to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce. If you’re a university student approaching the end of your degree, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing FTSE100 business. With 3,500 internships being created for summer 2025, we’re proud to be playing our part.
Finance Graduates
Take your passion for numbers and turn it into commercial expertise at the UK’s leading hospitality business. From Day 1, you’ll be influencing strategic decisions, working alongside industry leaders, and developing a deep understanding of what makes a FTSE100 company tick. Across this three-year programme, you’ll build lifelong relationships, gain professional qualifications, and be fully supported by our dedicated early careers team.
Data, Digital, Tech Graduates
If you want to drive innovation in a household name, this two-year programme is for you. You’ll take on business-critical roles, solve real-world challenges, and rotate through four key areas, gaining a deep understanding of how digital, data, and tech power Premier Inn. When the programme’s over, you’ll step into a permanent role with clear pathways to leadership.
Our 10-week summer internship, in partnership with the 10,000 Black Interns programme, is designed to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce. If you’re a university student approaching the end of your degree, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing FTSE100 business. With 3,500 internships being created for summer 2025, we’re proud to be playing our part.
Take your passion for numbers and turn it into commercial expertise at the UK’s leading hospitality business. From Day 1, you’ll be influencing strategic decisions, working alongside industry leaders, and developing a deep understanding of what makes a FTSE100 company tick. Across this three-year programme, you’ll build lifelong relationships, gain professional qualifications, and be fully supported by our dedicated early careers team.
If you want to drive innovation in a household name, this two-year programme is for you. You’ll take on business-critical roles, solve real-world challenges, and rotate through four key areas, gaining a deep understanding of how digital, data, and tech power Premier Inn. When the programme’s over, you’ll step into a permanent role with clear pathways to leadership.
Why join us
Your health and wellbeing matter to us. That’s why we offer the opportunity to apply for single private healthcare cover with Bupa, giving you access to top-quality medical support whenever you need it.
We believe hard work should be rewarded. As part of our annual bonus scheme, you’ll have the chance to share in Whitbread’s success, with financial incentives based on company and individual performance.
Planning for the future has never been easier. We’ll match your pension contributions between 5-10%, helping you build a strong financial foundation. Plus, our scheme includes life assurance and total incapacity insurance, offering you and your loved ones extra security and peace of mind.
Why choose a Whitbread graduate scheme
So why choose a Whitbread graduate scheme? What qualifications will you get? What can you expect?
We know you’ve got some questions, well we’ve got the answers from the people who have lived it and seen first hand what you can do with the strength of Premier Inn behind you.
We asked the people with the answers — our current Finance Graduates — to give us their take on life at the UK's leading hospitality business.
Our application process
Here we believe there's no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We don't want anything to stand between you and your new career, so we've listed everything that you'll be expected to do between now and beginning your journey with us.
Step 1
Hit 'apply now' and submit your application on our careers site and upload your CV.
Step 2
You’ll be asked to complete our online testing which starts with two games-based assessments. These are quick and can be completed at a time when it's best for you. You can do this on your smartphone, computer or tablet.
Step 3
Next, you’ll be asked to complete a video interview. You'll answer a set of interview questions using your smartphone, computer or tablet to record yourself. These will be around a set of competencies and why you’d like to work for us. Also, don’t worry if you are unhappy with your first answer, you can re-record this if you’d like.
Step 4
If you're successful following the online assessment you’ll be invited to our in person assessment centre at our Support Centre in Dunstable.
Be part of something truly transformative
The future of hospitality is here, and we want you to help shape it. Search our grad roles today or register your interest…
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