Junior Videographer

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering service in the UK is looking for a Videographer responsible for capturing and creating engaging video content. This role involves filming and editing video for various channels, collaborating with diverse teams, and travelling to sites across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in Film/Video Production or related field and strong editing skills in software like Adobe Premiere Pro. This dynamic role offers creative influence and requires a passion for storytelling.

Benefits

Opportunity to travel

Creative autonomy

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Film/Video Production.
• Showreel/portfolio required with application.
• Confident in engaging storytelling and video creation.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality footage during onsite filming.
• Produce and edit engaging video content for various channels.
• Maintain organized file management for video projects.

Skills

Strong video production and editing skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Professional presentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Film/Video Production or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

As our Videographer, you'll be responsible for capturing and crafting engaging video content that brings our brands, people, and values to life. You'll shape our visual communication style, work across multiple sectors, and collaborate with teams at all levels - from chefs and nutritionists to Managing Directors.

This role combines on-site filming (three days per week) with video editing and production (two days per week), offering variety, autonomy, and real creative influence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Lead the creative direction and production of compelling digital video content for different audiences and channels.
• Develop a consistent visual identity for our external communications across brands.
• Understand business objectives across our education sectors to inform content creation.
• Build strong relationships with teams across culinary, nutrition, frontline services, operations, and senior leadership.
• Represent the Compass Education sector confidently when visiting sites.
• Support the creation of major hero' video content for Compass UK & Ireland.

Day-to-Day

• Travel to sites across the UK to capture high-quality footage (may include occasional overnight stays; expenses covered).
• Produce and edit engaging video content using industry‑standard editing software.
• Tell stories that showcase our projects, achievements, teams and values – for use across social media, internal communication, sales and marketing.
• Capture best practice and personal stories to share across digital channels.
• Work with marketing, communications, sales and site teams to plan and deliver video content.
• Maintain organised file management and clear post‑production workflows.
• Deliver regular content for platforms such as LinkedIn and internal comms.
• Work independently to manage and complete projects.
• Support new business, retention presentations and tender proposals.
• Share best practice with wider Compass UK & Ireland colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Film/Video Production or related field or equivalent professional/apprenticeship experience.
• Strong video production and editing skills – showreel/portfolio required on application.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Confident behind the camera and skilled at engaging people to capture natural, authentic stories.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, reliable and able to manage a busy diary independently.
• Eager to learn, proactive and self‑motivated.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
• Passionate about storytelling, creativity and keeping up with industry trends.
• Professional, presentable and aligned with Compass values.
• Full UK driving licence (essential due to regular site visits).
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and adhere to our safeguarding policies.

Compass Education – part of Compass UK & Ireland – is the UK's leading education catering and support services provider, operating across more than 2,000 state schools, independent schools, and universities. We put people and planet at the heart of what we do, and we're looking for a talented Videographer to help tell our story.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative storyteller eager to expand their portfolio, travel across the UK, and work in a supportive, dynamic and purpose‑driven team.

Part of Compass Group UK & I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Compass Group UK & I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!