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When Ross joined Whitbread as an Operations Finance Manager, he brought several years of experience supporting hospitality businesses. But he was soon ready to broaden his experience and explore a different side of the business.

When Matt Dolan joined Whitbread's energy team in 2015, what attracted him was the opportunity to take on new challenges and build his career in hospitality. More than a decade later, his responsibilities have grown far beyond energy, taking in property, maintenance, offices and refurbishment. It's been a journey shaped by new opportunities, supportive people and a willingness to step outside his comfort zone.

When Joseph joined our Finance Graduate Scheme after completing a master's degree in maths, he was looking for an opportunity to explore different areas of finance while developing his skills and experience. Three years and several different roles later, Joseph has completed his professional qualifications and is now a Procurement Finance Manager.

When Dean Booth joined Premier Inn at 18, he wasn't planning a career in hospitality. Fresh out of college and considering a gap year, he took a part-time job at his local hotel to earn some money while deciding what to do next.

When Abigail Blyth joined our Group Sales team in January 2023, she was looking for a role that offered more flexibility and a better work-life balance. What she found was an opportunity to build her experience, develop new skills and take her career in a different direction.

I’ve always cared deeply about gender equality. Growing up, I became very aware of the ways women can experience inequality, and that lived experience has stayed with me. So when the opportunity came to join Whitbread’s Gender Equality Network a few years ago, it immediately felt like the right fit.

"You don’t know where you might end up."

"I went from being a Kitchen Assistant to helping build the hotel of the future"

"If there’s one thing I’d say to anyone considering a role here, it’s this: let your work do the talking. If you put the effort in, your work will be seen, recognised and rewarded."

"You don’t need a degree. I don’t have one. You just need the willingness to learn."

"There’s an industry standard and then there’s a Whitbread standard. I’d say our high standards set us apart."

"I know the programmes I’ve built work – I can see the results a year later on the WIN card."

“I didn’t come in as the finished article – and that’s kind of the point.”

“I walked in thinking it was just a part-time job.”

“Whatever you’re expecting, it will have evolved by the time you start."

"If you’re coming into property or project management and wondering whether there’s room to grow here – even without a “traditional” background – I’m proof there is."