Data, Digital and Technology Graduate Scheme

Start date: Beginning of September 2026

Salary: Starting at £35k per annum

Location: Chancery Lane (London) and Dunstable (Bedfordshire) - rotations will be across both locations so you must be able to commute easily to both, hybrid working, minimum 3 days per week in the office.

Application closing date: 9th June with assessment day on 23rd July.

About Us

Premier Inn is the UK's leading budget hotel chain, with 800+ hotels across the UK and beyond, offering super-comfy beds, great food and amazing team members. Our parent company, Whitbread, is a FTSE 100 company. Together, we continue to innovate and have big growth plans in the UK and internationally, including Germany and the UAE.

About the Role:

Our Data, Digital and Technology Graduate Scheme gives you the opportunity to join the UK’s largest hospitality business and gain hands-on experience across a range of technology, digital and commercial functions. As we continue to invest in our technology platforms and evolve our digital capabilities, we’re equally focused on how these power exceptional customer experiences and drive commercial performance. This means understanding not just the technology behind our systems but how we optimise digital journeys, pricing, revenue and sales to support business growth. Having recently delivered a multi-year transformation of our reservation systems across more than 900 hotels in the UK and Germany, we’re now building on this to further enhance our digital platforms, data capabilities and guest experience.

During this two-year programme, you’ll take on a business-critical role from day one. Through a series of rotations, you’ll work on real projects that span digital, commercial, data and technology, giving you broad exposure to how our business operates. From analysing data and improving digital experiences to contributing to commercial strategy and solving real-world challenges, you’ll develop both your technical and business skillset. Alongside your placements, we’ll support your development with mentoring, peer networks and structured learning. On successful completion, you’ll move into a permanent role where you’ll continue building towards becoming a future leader within Whitbread. We’re proud of our collaborative and inclusive culture, where everyone can thrive. So, whether it’s getting involved in inclusion networks, contributing to key projects or shaping new ideas, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who We’re Looking For:

• This is a highly challenging but hugely rewarding programme designed for graduates who have the desire, motivation and potential to become future leaders within our business.
• 2:1 degree (obtained or on course to achieve) in a STEM, data or business-related subject.
• Evidence of leadership potential either through work, education or extra-curricular activities.
• Experience of an internship or placement year is advantageous.
• A strong interest in all things digital and technology with strong analytical and data skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• A passion for innovation and the desire to work on projects that will improve the digital experience for millions of our guests.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• You must be able to work in both our Chancery Lane (London) and Dunstable (Bedfordshire) locations as your placements will be across both offices.
• Must have graduated by beginning of September 2026.

Whitbread welcomes applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. For our roles, you'll be asked to provide evidence of your right to work during the application process and you must maintain and be able to demonstrate your right to work throughout the period of employment. Please note that Whitbread is unable to provide sponsorship for our graduate roles, as they do not meet the eligibility requirements imposed by the Home Office.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £35,000 per annum
• Rotations across various Digital, Data & Technology roles to develop a strong foundation for a future leadership career in our business.
• Mentoring, peer support and professional development and training.
• A place where you can learn from industry experts and put your knowledge into action right away.
• A range of benefits, including an annual incentive, BUPA healthcare, pension, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discounts of up to 60% on Premier Inn stays and 25% off at our restaurant brands.
• Access to our Sharesave scheme with a discount on Whitbread shares.

What’s Next:

The first step is to submit an application for the programme and if you meet our criteria you’ll be invited to participate in an online assessment which includes a video interview and some games-based assessments which are designed to evaluate your potential as well as your numerical skills and cognitive ability. Successful applicants will be invited to interview which will take place on 23rd July, where you’ll have the chance to come and get to know us better, showcase your skills throughout a variety of assessments and learn even more about our plans to build the hotels of the future.