Junior Videographer

Compass Group; Darlaston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Videographer to capture and craft engaging video content that brings stories to life. This role combines on-site filming and video editing, offering a creative opportunity to develop visual identities for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Film/Video Production and strong experience in production and editing. This position requires travel across the UK, with all expenses covered, and adherence to safeguarding policies.

Benefits

Company car

Travel expenses covered

Professional development opportunities

All filming and editing equipment provided

Qualifications

• Strong video production and editing skills; showreel/portfolio required.
• Full UK driving licence required for site visits.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Capture and produce engaging video content.
• Manage projects independently and meet deadlines.
• Build relationships with various teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Education

Degree in Film / Video Production or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

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

• 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.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

What We Offer

• Company car
• Travel expenses covered
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• All filming and editing equipment provided
• The chance to shape the visual identity of the UK’s leading education food and support services brand

Ready to Create Impactful Stories?

If you’re a creative, enthusiastic and people‑focused Videographer looking to grow your portfolio and bring meaningful stories to life, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the voice and vision of Compass Education.

About Us

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.

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