Communications Executive - Workplace & Leisure

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.