We’ve been here for our customers for over 35 years. Behind the scenes of this big UK-wide company, you’ll find a close-knit team. Our people are passionate about understanding what our customers need and making sure we get every detail right for their stay. We’re proud to have a diverse team and we want everyone to be able to bring their true personality to work. Every day is different here – and every person is too.
Our pioneering spirit is as true today as it has always been, and we continue to open hotels and continually improve our product, with a range of room options that suit every budget. By always putting ourselves in our customers’ shoes, we understand what’s most important to them is a consistent, clean and comfortable stay, in a location where they need to be, at a price they are prepared to pay.
With a mix of full-time and part-time roles, in our support office, in our 600 hotels and also within our maintenance team we are an ideal employment choice for people who are looking to build their careers in hospitality, and people looking for a second career later in life.
Culture
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EVERYONE BELONGS AT TRAVELODGE
Everyone is welcome at Travelodge. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, providing decent work, with opportunities to learn more and earn more, and where everyone can be their true self and belong.
Our colleagues and customers are the heart of our business and we love the fact our colleagues are from all different backgrounds and cultures, which reflect the diversity of our customers too.
We’re all different, and at Travelodge we celebrate those differences. We embrace diversity of identity, experience and thought, and we expect all our colleagues to behave in a way that promotes inclusivity.
So, no matter your ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality or background, we want you to feel that you can be your true self and belong.
We run a variety of internal campaigns throughout the year, designed to educate and celebrate, including International Women’s Day, LGBTQ+ History Month, Race Equality Week, World Religion Day, World Health Day, Men’s Health Awareness Week, Black History Month, Disability History Month, World Menopause Day and much more.
Training & Development
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BUILDING A CAREER WITH TRAVELODGE
We actively encourage our people to be the best they can be, in whatever they choose to do. We advertise all our vacancies internally, so you’ll always be able to see opportunities for career development as they arise. And, whether you want to build your career behind the scenes in our Support Office or to shine front-of-house in our hotels, you’ll find a full induction, relevant training and continuous opportunities for review and development.
APPRENTICESHIPS AT TRAVELODGE
For our hotel colleagues we run the Aspire Programme in partnership with our training provider, which offers Hotel Managers and Assistant Hotel Managers the opportunity to complete a Nationally recognised qualification in Hospitality.
At the Support Office we work alongside specialist training providers who offer professional qualifications at all levels that can be funded via our Apprenticeship Levy. These include industry recognised qualifications in Finance, Sales, Digital, IT, Project Management, Customer Services and Data Analytics.
So, wherever you work in Travelodge, you will always have the opportunity to learn more.
ASPIRE
Aspire is our internal development programme for our Hotel and Maintenance colleagues and offers development from Team Member to Hotel Manager.
Aspire has been developed specifically to help you build the skills and experience you need, either in your current role, or to help with your progression.
Reward & Recognition
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We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we make sure there are plenty of additional benefits. From 50% off your own stay with us, to partner discounts and pension schemes, there’s something to benefit everyone.
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- 50% Discount: Enjoy 50% off hotel rooms when you stay with us in the UK, plus 50% off food and soft drinks at our Bar Cafés.
- Anniversary voucher: Every year you’ll receive a £50 eVoucher to use at Travelodge – our way of saying thank you.
- Family & friends discount: Enjoy a limited number of rooms for £14.99, £29.99 in London and £19.99 in Spain.
- Family & friends discount code: 10% discount for you to share with your family and friends.
- Retail discounts: Enjoy discounts at many high street retailers, supermarkets and restaurants through Edenred.
- Partner discounts: Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media digital TV, Vodafone mobile contracts, duvets, pillows, beds and mattresses.
- Employee assistance programme: We offer colleagues a free confidential counseling & information service on a wide range of personal and work related topics.
- Life assurance: You will be covered by our Group Life Assurance policy., which grants your nominated beneficiaries a lump sum payment in the event of your death while employed by us.
- Pension scheme: You will be automatically enrolled into the pension scheme with employer contributions to help save for your retirement.
BETTER ME
Your wellbeing matters to us. That’s why we have developed Better Me, our wellbeing initiative. You can access great resources for your:
- Financial wellbeing
- Physical wellbeing
- Emotional wellbeing
- Work wellbeing
RECOGNITION
We encourage a lot of recognition at Travelodge, and we do a lot of it too! We have many ways to make sure all our teams feel recognised and appreciated, every day. We celebrate a whole range of events from length of service, to the contributions our teams make towards making a Better Travelodge. And most importantly we make it fun – each month we recognise our Housekeeping Heroes with special lanyards, badges and certificates (and a few sweet treats too!). Each year our truly outstanding teams and individuals are recognised at our annual ‘Roomies’ Awards.
We know how much of a difference just a simple Thank You can make so you’ll be sure to hear it a lot.
Careers
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Hotel Team Member jobs
As a member of our hotel team, no day is the same and that’s what keeps it exciting. Being a hotel team member can mean a wide range of responsibilities and roles. Depending on which hotel you work in, you could be greeting customers on reception, supporting our housekeeping team, or serving in the bar. Whatever you’re doing, you’ll be making sure every customer who stays with us has a great experience from the moment they arrive, to when they leave.
Housekeeping jobs
Travelodge prides itself in its clean, comfortable rooms and you’ll play an important part in helping to maintain these high standards, so our guests enjoy a spotless room and a happy stay. This is the biggest team in Travelodge and although it is hard work, hours can be flexible to suit you.
Managerial jobs
As a Manager at Travelodge, your main priority will be people. Whether that’s the customers in your hotel by ensuring they have the perfect stay, or your team, by ensuring they are highly motivated and you’re coaching and developing them to reach their best potential. We drive for results, so we measure success through Key Performance Indicators, including TripAdvisor scores, cost control and Food & Beverage sales.
Travelodge Support Office jobs
We have a wide range of opportunities on offer within our Travelodge Support Office. These people support our hotel teams. From Customer Services to IT, Marketing to Finance, we’re all based in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Maintenance jobs
The Maintenance Team helps keep our hotels in good working order. As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll get a guaranteed income, all the tools you need to do your job well, plus the opportunity to develop your skills, whilst being paid for the ones you already have. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Managers and your colleagues to support a group of hotels in getting rooms fixed and ready to welcome our next guests.
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