What is the Premier Inn graduate scheme application process?

Premier Inn's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Apply, then Online testing, then Video interview, then Assessment centre.

Does Premier Inn use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Premier Inn lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").

Does Premier Inn sponsor visas for graduates?

Whitbread's three year Finance Graduate Scheme closes on 27 October 2026, and Whitbread says it cannot sponsor visas for its graduate roles.

Premier Inn early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-21 against Premier Inn's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Premier Inn. How we check

At a glance

Finance Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No
Data, Digital, Tech Graduatesgraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages

How Premier Inn recruits

Not stated on page (queue: applications for the next intake open in October 2026). 4 stages, from Premier Inn's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Premier Inn names them.

Apply
Application form
Apply on the Whitbread careers site and upload a CV.
“Hit 'apply now' and submit your application on our careers site and upload your CV.”
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Online testing
Game-based assessment
Two short games-based assessments, taken at a time that suits on a phone, computer or tablet.
“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.”
Source
Video interview
Recorded video interview
Recorded video interview on competencies and motivation for Whitbread. Candidates can re-record an answer they are unhappy with.
“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.”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
In-person assessment centre at the Whitbread Support Centre in Dunstable.
“If you're successful following the online assessment you'll be invited to our in person assessment centre at our Support Centre in Dunstable.”
Source

Visa sponsorship

Finance Graduate Scheme
Whitbread's three year Finance Graduate Scheme closes on 27 October 2026, and Whitbread says it cannot sponsor visas for its graduate roles.
“Whitbread is unable to provide visa sponsorship for our graduate roles”
Data, Digital, Tech Graduates
Whitbread also runs a two year Data, Digital and Tech graduate programme with no published salary or visa position.
“You'll take on business-critical roles, solve real-world challenges.”

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Common questions

What is the Premier Inn graduate scheme application process?: Premier Inn's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Apply, then Online testing, then Video interview, then Assessment centre.
Does Premier Inn use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Premier Inn lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").
Does Premier Inn sponsor visas for graduates?: Whitbread's three year Finance Graduate Scheme closes on 27 October 2026, and Whitbread says it cannot sponsor visas for its graduate roles.

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