• Develop leadership and mentoring capabilities to improve workforce stability and progression.
• Support recruitment and retention by creating a positive, inclusive culture in hospitality businesses.
• Enable strategic management skills for adapting to new business models post-COVID and Brexit.
1. Mentor-focused leadership training: Structured programme for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders with emphasis on coaching and inclusive leadership.
2. Employer-led approach: Delivered in partnership with hospitality businesses to ensure relevance, and integrated with advanced skills training (SCQF Level 8–11).
3. Regional leadership infrastructure: Establishment of a Regional Hospitality Leadership Group and Employers Forum to guide priorities and share best practice.
• Programme development: 2025–2026
• Launch and implementation by 31 December 2026
• Continuous improvement and integration with other training streams through 2030.
• Improved recruitment and retention rates in the hospitality sector.
• Increased diversity in leadership roles (targeting women, BME, disabled individuals).
• Stronger employer-education partnerships for sustainable leadership development.
• Contribution to inclusive growth and Fair Work principles across the region.