Delivering performance through people

People 1st is the workforce development expert for the hospitality, tourism, travel, passenger transport and retail industries. We work in partnership with employers to develop solutions that increase performance through people.

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Working with employers

We place intelligence at the heart of everything we do and have a breadth of world-class solutions that we can tailor for employers of all shapes and sizes.

Working with destinations

We offer a range of services to support regional and local bodies' growth plans, from destination organisations to councils and local enterprise partnerships (LEPs). Our research, talent management and training solutions will benefit your local employers.

Working with training providers

We work with colleges and training providers to support and accredit their delivery of training programmes and qualifications for our industries.

Student, employees and job seekers

Our career portals can help you with careers information and job opportunities in hospitality, tourism, passenger transport and travel. You can also access our free industry research to support your studies. Choose from the options below to get started.

Latest news

27/09/2016

Runshaw College scoops inaugural People 1st-sponsored AA College Restaurant of the Year Award

Foxholes Restaurant at Runshaw College, Lancashire, has been named the first ever winner of the AA College Restaurant of the Year award at the 2016 AA Hospitality Awards.

24/08/2016

People 1st announce call for nominations to new Hospitality Apprenticeship Board

Workforce development expert, People 1st, is urging businesses of all sizes that are passionate about skills and apprenticeships to nominate representatives to join the new Hospitality Apprenticeship Board, recognised by government to ensure the industry’s apprenticeships stay fit for purpose.

24/08/2016

People 1st announce call for nominations to new Retail Apprenticeship Board

Workforce development expert, People 1st, is urging businesses of all sizes that are passionate about skills and apprenticeships to nominate representatives to join the new Retail Apprenticeship Board, recognised by government to ensure the industry’s apprenticeships stay fit for purpose.

17/05/2015

Shine Lifetime Achievement Award to honour catering legend Robyn Jones

People 1st is pleased to announce that the Shine Awards lifetime achievement category is to be renamed in honour of legendary catering entrepreneur and CH&Co founder, Robyn Jones OBE, who passed away last year aged just 54.