Sodexo’s Taylor wins Springboard Award

Michael Taylor, learning and development manager for Sodexo’s government business, was awarded the title of Ambassador of the Year at the 2023 Springboard Awards for Excellence. The event was held recently at the East Wintergarden in Canary Wharf, London.

Taylor has been a Springboard ambassador for around eight years, supporting with the organisation’s FutureChef competition but also helping the charity attract more people into the hospitality industry. He regularly visits schools and colleges to talk to young people, but has also looked at attracting new recruits from other groups such the over 50s, those with disabilities and the long-term unemployed to raise awareness of the career opportunities within the hospitality industry. Over the last year alone Taylor has attended over 20 such events.

Sean Haley, chief executive officer of Sodexo UK and Ireland and a Springboard trustee, said: “We are so proud of what Michael has achieved in his role as Springboard ambassador. He is passionate about his role and we are delighted to welcome the new recruits he has supported.”

Taylor added: “When I started out as an ambassador for Springboard, I wanted to understand what I could do to attract more young people to this fantastic industry. I love getting out and about, visiting schools, colleges, job centres and careers fairs to talk about all the opportunities the sector has to offer. The role is so rewarding.”

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