Having served the industry for 40 years, Jill is one of the most respected figures in the hospitality industry. She works tirelessly to change perceptions of the industry and improve the experience of working in hospitality.

In the last ten years, Jill has helped around 100,000 employees complete their apprenticeships or gain the qualifications they’ve needed to embark on a long and fulfilling career in the sector. Jill has also worked with charities including Hospitality Action, Springboard, Only A Pavement Away and The Clink Charity.

On being recognised in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022 Jill said: “I am hugely grateful to have been chosen for this prestigious honour. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside a vast number of talented individuals and industry bodies during my career and I’m extremely proud of the positive change we’ve achieved in that time.

“I look forward to continuing my work and collaborating with colleagues both at HIT Training and within the charities and organisations that I hold close to my heart, to continue supporting the future leaders of the industry, and enabling workers to be the best they can be.”