BBPA Academy

BBPA Academy

The British Beer and Pub Association has launched a one-of-a-kind sector-wide graduate scheme in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading pub companies and breweries.

From hops to HR, the BBPA Academy will give graduates the opportunity to gain a breadth of experience with the guidance of industry experts, while focusing on their own professional development.

The Academy will create an accessible route into the pubs and brewing industry, providing vital experience and skills to graduates starting in their careers.

BBPA are proud to be collaborating with twelve regional and national brewers and pub companies to deliver the Academy, coordinated by Su Cacioppo (J D Wetherspoon); Admiral Taverns, Adnams, Daniel Thwaites, Everards, Greene King, Hall & Woodhouse, McMullen, Molson Coors Brewing Company UK, Robinsons Brewery & Pubs, Star Pubs, St. Austell Brewery, and Timothy Taylor’s Brewery.

Applying to the BBPA Academy

Please read through our Academy Brochure for further information about the programme.

BBPA Academy Brochure

Graduates will spend two years within one of the participating companies, progressing through structured six-month modules across different departments.

Each Academy module includes industry experience, technical skills and training, development workshops, seminars and a formal review session.

To apply, please click on your preferred company below. The link will take you to Assess First, where you will be asked to complete three assessments and submit your CV.

Please note: Everards, Admiral and McMullen are partnering to offer graduates 8-month rotations in each company over the two years. All other participating companies will host graduates for two years.

Adnams

Greene King

Hall and Woodhouse

Molson Coors

Robinsons

Star Pubs

St Austell

Thwaites

Timothy Taylors

Everards, Admiral and McMullen

No Preference