Partner Induction

Setting you up for success from day one.

Built for You

We know every operator’s journey is different. That’s why our Partner Induction programme begins with a Skills Scan, completed during your interview, so we can understand your background, strengths, and the areas where you want more support.

Pathway 1: For those brand-new to the industry

Pathway 2: For team members stepping up

Pathway 3: For experienced managers or returning partners

Pathway 4: For TAW conversions and established operators

No matter your pathway, you’ll get the right training at the right time – focused, relevant, and directly connected to the reality of running a successful pub.

Your first 12 weeks: Structured, supported, successful

Your induction doesn’t stop after the classroom sessions. You’ll begin your partnership with a 12-week onboarding plan that combines hands-on training, operational support, and practical coaching, including:

  • A hosted induction and welcome experience
  • A structured takeover day with on-site support
  • Coaching visits from our ASC team
  • Stock checks, reviews, and performance insights
  • Webinars on key topics such as managing your team and driving performance
  • Regular check-ins, half-point reviews, and a final 12-wek sign-off to celebrate your progress

This is all designed to give you clarity, routine, and steady, confidence-building progress throughout your first critical months.

Accredited training you can trust

Our induction is fully accredited, reflecting the high standards we set for training, development, and partner experience. You can be confident that the learning you receive is robust, industry-recognised and built to help you succeed from day one – and long after.

You're not doing this alone

From your Area Operations Manager to our Careers & Induction team, you’ll have a strong network beside you. We’re here to help you build the skills, discipline, and insight you need to run a brilliant, profitable, community-focused pub.

This is partnership in the truest sense – your drive and ambition, combined with our experience, support, and belief in what you can achieve.

Don't just take our word for it - hear what our people have to say:

Ready to run your own pub? Let's make it happen!

If you are entrepreneurial, ambitious, and want to take control of your future, a Marston’s partnership gives you the freedom to run your own business with the support to make it thrive.

Whether you’re taking the first step to running a pub, or pushing your career further, the Partner Induction Programme is your launchpad.

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