A message from the CEO
Tim Jones, Ceo • December 16, 2021

Dear Team,

 

As the year draws to a close, I’m encouraged to report that despite the challenges from the ongoing pandemic we’ve remained resilient and have continued to grow our team and ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.

 

We reached a major milestone in May this year, achieving full occupancy at both the Hinkley and Sedgemoor campuses. This is testament to the dedication and hard work of our customer services and front office teams who are always looking for new ways to improve guest experience. We’re keen to maintain these levels and get people booking in advance to avoid disappointment in 2022.

 

We’ve also grown our portfolio, with the acquisition of the Royal Ashton Hotel which is our first independent hotel investment in the area. The purchase reinforces our commitment to the local community and brings our room inventory to over 1,500. We’ve already started applying our well-known people driven approach and I’m pleased to report things are going very well in the first month of trading.

 

Technology has remained a key investment on campus with the introduction of new tools to provide better guest experiences including new kiosk terminals and the Keezapp. The safety of our team and guest on campus still remains a core priority and we invested in our partnership with CriticalArc and the SafeZone app to enhance campus safety and provide a rapid response to calls for assistance.

 

And finally, let’s not forget the celebrations of our 3rd birthday. Since 2018 we have grown significantly to almost 200 employees with a network of over 100 sub-contracting partners. Since day one we have embedded our core values and behaviours of ambition, inclusivity, collaboration, a caring nature and outstanding service in all that we do. Since 2018 we’ve:


  • Sold over 696,228 room nights
  • Provided over 8000 hours of training
  • Promoted 58 team members
  • Recruited, inducted and trained over 300 team members including our SWL colleges.

 

I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment over the last year and look forward to continuing our success in the future.

 

We wish all of you and your families a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Tim Jones, CEO

HOST 6th Birthday

June 11, 2024
As HOST turns six years old, we would like to celebrate the many milestones and successes our team have achieved at Hinkley and Sedgemoor Campus, and Brean Sands.

National Apprenticeship Week

February 5, 2024
At HOST, we are hoping to encourage more of our Team Members to apply for an apprenticeship.

HOST Test Centre 1st Birthday

November 29, 2023
At HOST, we have recently celebrated the 1-Year Anniversary of the HOST Test Centre Facility, which provides a convenient location for individuals to complete either their CITB (CSCS) Health, Safety & Environment tests or their NOCN (CPCS) modules. The Test Centre is located on the Hinkley Campus and is operated by HOST, in partnership with Bridgwater & Taunton College. Over the last year, the Test Centre has successfully facilitated thousands of tests for the construction teams across the whole HPC Project. Providing flexibility in testing sessions across the week, including evening testing sessions for the night worker teams. The Test Centre is operated on a day-to-day basis by HOST’s two Test Centre Invigilators, Anthony and Jasmine who are responsible for both the administrative tasks including booking the tests, invigilating the tests themselves and continuing to maintain the required standards in accordance with the CITB and NOCN exam boards. Jasmine says “It has been great to see how well, the Test Centre has progressed, especially as Anthony and I have been here since the beginning” with Anthony adding “Seeing the Test Centre develop and reach new high goals every day is extremely rewarding to us. It has been a pleasure to have been with the HOST Test Centre for the first year, I’m sure it will reach many more milestones in the next few years.” The strong relationship that exists between HOST and Bridgwater & Taunton College is essential in the successful running of the centre and includes frequent quality audits that always exceed expectations. Both Hannah and Ian, the Business Operations Manager and Contract Compliance Officer at Bridgwater & Taunton College respectively, have worked closely alongside the HOST Test Centre Team to support its ongoing success. As said in Ian’s words “Hannah and I have been actively involved with the Test Centre Project from its inception. We were present when the Centre was certified by CITB, the awarding body, and witnessed the first Test. The success of this Centre is very important to Bridgwater & Taunton College as the Test Centre is registered in our name. We have a very amicable relationship with HOST, and it has been a delight to work with their Test Centre Team”. HOST Test Centre will continue to operate into 2024, to provide the HPC workforce with their tests either for individuals or for groups. To make a booking, employees are requested to complete the online booking form on the HOST Website or drop in and book in advance with the Test Centre Team at Hinkley Campus.
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