Communications Executive - Workplace & Leisure

Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life insurance

Wellbeing & other benefits

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd is seeking a proactive Communications Executive to join our team in London/Chertsey with flexible hybrid working. The role focuses on delivering engaging external and internal communications, PR activity and content across workplace and leisure brands.

You will develop content, support brand reputation and help colleagues stay connected across the business. We offer a competitive salary up to £40,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, PR, marketing, journalism or related field.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills tailored to audiences.
• Experience creating content for digital, internal communications or social channels.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for storytelling, brand reputation and employee engagement.
• Proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of integrated communications and PR plans across Workplace & Leisure sectors and brands.
• Create, edit and coordinate content for internal communications platforms and other channels.
• Research and draft press releases, feature articles, award submissions, case studies and briefing materials.
• Collaborate with operational and brand teams to source engaging colleague, client and business stories.
• Support PR agencies and external partners by coordinating briefs, actions and reporting.
• Maintain communications calendars, content pipelines and project plans to ensure activity is delivered on time.
• Proofread and quality-check communications materials to ensure accuracy, consistency and brand alignment.
• Support events, campaigns and wider communications initiatives across the business.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing & proofreading

Content creation

Organisational skills

Stakeholder relations

Storytelling

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Communications Executive - London / Chertsey (Flexible hybrid working) | Full-Time / Permanent Up to £40,000 + bonus and excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life insurance and more.

We're looking for a proactive Communications Executive to join the Compass Group UK & Ireland team - a market-leading food and support services company, delivering exceptional experiences across workplaces, healthcare, education, defence and leisure sectors. In this exciting role you will play a key role in delivering engaging communications (both external and internal), PR activity and content across some of Compass Group UK&I's leading workplace and leisure catering brands.

This is the chance to develop your communications career within a fast-paced commercial environment, creating impactful content, supporting brand reputation and helping colleagues stay connected across the business. If you're a strong storyteller with a passion for PR and communications, we'd love to hear from you.

We are Compass Group UK&I

We're the UK's largest food and support services provider: the people behind the food, hospitality and services that brighten your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. Operating in thousands of locations across the UK & Ireland, we provide expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. In the UK and Ireland we're tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.

Communications Executive - The role

• Support the delivery of integrated communications and PR plans across the Workplace & Leisure sector and its brands
• Create, edit and coordinate content for internal communications platforms and other communication channels
• Research and draft press releases, feature articles, award submissions, case studies and briefing materials
• Collaborate with operational and brand teams to source engaging colleague, client and business stories
• Support PR agencies and external partners by coordinating briefs, actions and reporting
• Maintain communications calendars, content pipelines and project plans to ensure activity is delivered on time
• Proofread and quality-check communications materials to ensure accuracy, consistency and brand alignment
• Support events, campaigns and wider communications initiatives across the business

What we're looking for

• Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences
• Experience creating content for digital, internal communications or social channels
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for storytelling, brand reputation and employee engagement
• Proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach to work
• Interest in hospitality, workplace services or leisure industries would be a bonus!

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, plus additional family-friendly benefits
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways

Compass Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.