IT Service Continuity Manager

Fifteen years ago, Nichola joined the business in her first role as a Manager. Since then, she’s played a key role in the success of her hotels – Nichola is now the Regional Director of our North region and has responsibility for over 200 hotels.

Nichola Stevens

Emily has been a part of the Travelodge team since 2013, and her adventure within our business has led her to the big city as well as meeting her partner along the way. She began cleaning rooms on a part-time basis, then quickly discovered the endless opportunities offered within Travelodge. Emily has managed and supported several hotels across the country from Blackpool to Manchester to London and is now back in Blackpool.

Emily Clague

Adnan joined Birmingham Central Travelodge as a Night Team Member in 2005. Since joining Travelodge he has done a variety of roles across various hotels and districts. This has ultimately led Adnan to his current role of Regional Director for our Central Region.

Adnan Ahmad

Sophie Randall, our current Employee Proposition & Projects Manager, joined in 2011 as part of customer service, later transitioning to IT through an internal secondment, then excelling as an HR assistant in the People Team. After a successful secondment during a TUPE project, she joined the Resourcing Team in 2015. Progressing rapidly, Sophie led the update of the company careers site and advanced to a partner role. In the past 12 years, Travelodge has supported her in acquiring qualifications such as CIPD, PRINCE2, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, fostering both academic and practical experience for continuous career growth.

Sophie Randall

Jon Carr joined Travelodge six years ago as a Hotel Manager in Wincanton, Somerset. Progressing through various roles, including pre-Covid Change Champion and Mobile Phone Transitions Manager. Jon then joined the Recruitment Team on a year long secondment. Jon then transitioned into the People Team as an Employee Relations Advisor in December 2021. Jon's adaptability and dedication to growth within Travelodge are evident, fueled by the inclusive work environment, continuous skill development, and strong support from colleagues and managers, emphasising the importance of personal well-being.

Jon Carr

Dina Charalambous marks her 12-year journey with Travelodge in 2023, starting in Housekeeping and progressing to roles like Assistant Manager and Hotel Manager. With a hospitality diploma, she managed various locations. In 2021, overseeing Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street set the stage for her pivotal secondment as a Change and Implementation Manager, crucial in rolling out the WISH platform. In 2023, Dina transitioned to a permanent role as Internal Communications Executive.

Dina Charalambous

Mark began his career as a Night Receptionist in our Chester Northop Hall hotel. Since completing our Management Development program, he has had the opportunity to work across the UK in multi-site management positions, and is now Head of Maintenance Delivery with our Support Office.

Mark Timmins

Joseph Aherne, is the District Maintenance Manager for the London Flagship and Principal districts, overseeing two Maintenance Managers, a team of 22 Engineers, and 2 Carpet Fitters. Starting as a Maintenance Supervisor in the South East five years ago, Joe worked his way up, progressing through roles such as Senior Supervisor in London Central and Maintenance Delivery Manager for South West before COVID-19. After the lockdown, he returned to the London district and eventually assumed his current position.

Joe Aherne