Compass Group UK & Ireland

At Compass, we are proud to provide opportunities to all. In the UK, it's estimated that around 1 in 7 people (or about 15%) are neurodivergent* and it may be more common for these people to experience barriers to employment than those who are considered neurotypical. Teams across our business have been looking at different ways we can do more to support neurodivergent people not only in their current jobs, but also to enter into the job market too. A great example of this is our B&I business, which has updated its recruitment process and candidate journey, to improve accessibility. How? ✅ Transparency – sharing clear interview templates and publishing questions in advance so candidates can prepare with confidence. ✅ Accessible guidance that is easy to find – created well-structured careers page with sector-specific advice helping our candidates understand the process and expectations. ✅ Offer reasonable adjustments – training our hiring managers to recognise and implement adjustments tailored to individual needs. ✅ Use accessibility tools – dyslexia-friendly job adverts and accessibility settings (like ADHD-friendly and vision-impaired profiles) can make a big difference. ✅ Always support different ways of thinking – structure helps autistic candidates, advance questions benefit dyslexic applicants, and clarity reduces masking for ADHD individuals. Want to find out more about job opportunities in B&I? Take a look here: Eurest UK - https://lnkd.in/ermtsDtG Dine Contract Catering Ltd - https://lnkd.in/ezVd_vm4 14forty - https://lnkd.in/epVr48TS   Chrissy Reilly Ryan Fife Hilary Goldby MCIPD Morag Freathy #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #socialmobility #oursocialpromise #opportunitiesforall *https://lnkd.in/enCkjgua

Our One Retail team is partnering with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to enhance the ‘gateway to the hospital’, at their new BEACH Building in Royal Bournemouth Hospital! The main entrance will feature a 24/7 Costa Coffee with a dedicated NHS staff wellbeing area, a Co-op convenience store, championing the local community and access to healthy, ethically sourced products, and a Stock Shop. This new addition builds on our 10-year relationship with the Trust. Richard Renaut, UHD’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer said: "We are delighted to partner with One Retail in creating a new gateway to the hospital—the centrepiece of the BEACH Building at Royal Bournemouth Hospital - enhancing the experience for patients, staff and visitors alike." Read more - https://lnkd.in/eURRYxpN #OneRetail #TeamCompass

Huge congratulations to Morag Freathy, CEO of our Business and Industry sector - who was named “Business Leader of the Year”, at last week’s edie awards. The Awards recognise and reward the incredible people, projects and partnerships that are transforming business, for good. Morag was acknowledged for her work including reducing food waste, carbon labelling, creating a culture of change and pioneering menu reformulation. #TeamCompas Eurest UK

Fantastic news for a Friday - our Compass Scotland teams have been shortlisted in two categories for the 2025 Scottish Excellence Awards, in partnership with caterer.com: 🌟 The Employee Engagement and Retention Award 👨🍳 The Banqueting and Events Chef of the Year Award - Adrian Knibbs, executive chef at the EICC The awards aim to identify, appraise and celebrate the very highest achievers in Scottish hospitality, foodservice and tourism. Good luck for the ceremony on 27 March! 👏🤞 #TeamCompass #scottishexcellenceawards

Great news from our Levy team on the continuation of thier long-standing partnership with Aston Villa Football Club. The collaboration is dedicated to delivering an exceptional fan experience at Villa Park. We've implemented a range of tech, including self-order units and frictionless kiosks, designed to improve service speed and reduce wait times. Christopher Heck, President of Aston Villa: “We are only as good as the company we keep, and we want best-in-class partnerships. Our collaboration with Levy is exactly that – a true partnership with the best in the hospitality space. We’re incredibly proud of what we achieved together in such a short time frame last summer and are excited to see what we can accomplish over the years to come. Innovation and improvements will continue across Villa Park to cement our status as a world-class venue.” Full story - https://lnkd.in/ecQNZJ47 #TeamCompass #Partnerships

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Michelle Sanders in the role of Chief Growth Officer and Sophie Smith as Chief People Officer - both will start next month and will join the Executive team. Michelle will be responsible for delivering our growth agenda and leading our growth community across all sectors. Sophie will take the lead on Talent and continue work in delivering ‘Our Social Promise’. Robin Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Compass Group UK & Ireland: “We are a people powered business, so the news that Michelle and Sophie are to join is an exciting milestone. Both these roles are integral for the continued success of our organisation. I look forward to working with them.” Welcome to the Compass family Michelle and Sophie! Read more here - https://lnkd.in/ejnpxM_J #TeamCompass #MissionToAMillion 

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and our teams across the business have been celebrating our female colleagues this week.   This is an opportunity to shout about our amazing Women in Food Community, made up of over 400 committed colleagues who have worked hard, sparking conversations, championing change and offering support. Together, they have driven meaningful actions across our business and wider industry.   #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction Kirsty Adams, Mel Aston, Noelle Jones, Gemma Evans-Hurley, Leanne Turk and Gareth Sharpe

Congratulations to Dianah Sweeney and Lisa Priestley, who have been named on the Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index, by WiHTL & Diversity in Retail. By showcasing the diverse roles and career paths of senior women leaders, the Index not only celebrates their achievements, but also serves as inspiration for future generations of women looking to join, progress, and lead in our sectors. Explore the full 2025 Women to Watch Index and celebrate the women shaping the future - https://lnkd.in/e6cmMd9G Read more here - https://lnkd.in/ebSiVMFt #WomenToWatch #AccelerateAction #IWD2025 #WomeninFood

This week our teams won seven Contract Catering Magazine Awards! ⭐ Area Manager of the Year - Ed Cooke, Blue Apple Workplace Catering ⭐ Business and Industry Award - Nicolette Millward, Restaurant Associates UK ⭐ Development Chef of the Year - Matt Lord, ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services ⭐ Innovation Award - Gemma Evans-Hurley, Compass Group UK & Ireland ⭐ Operations Director of the Year - Chantelle O'Carroll, CH&CO ⭐ Rising Star - Madeleine Dowdy - Eurest UK ⭐ Unit Hero of the Year - Endang Gonzalez, Blue Apple Workplace Catering Gemma Evans-Hurley, winner of the Innovation Award for creating the industry’s first maternity jacket said: “We launched the maternity jacket a year ago to mark International Women’s Day. We had the intention of driving forward our inclusivity journey and enabling pregnant and post partum colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day. This recognition acknowledges what a difference this has made. I am so proud of this work and want to thank my Women in Food colleagues for all that they do to drive this agenda forward.” Congratulations to all our winners. Read more - https://lnkd.in/eHE-QPkh #TeamCompass

It’s National Careers Week! ⭐ This weeklong celebration aims to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways. We know that not everyone takes the same route, so we have different options for people to learn, develop and progress their careers with us. The Compass Graduate Programme is one of many ways we nurture talent, as part of Our Social Promise. We spoke with some of our graduates to find out more about their experiences: You can find out more about our Graduate programme, by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eD3Ve-kU or searching #compassgrads to discover more real life experiences from our graduates. #NationalCareersWeek #NCW2025 #CompassGrads Jonathan Foot, Jess Knight Assoc CIPD, Charlie Prifti, Zoe Hillman, Hanna Inskip, Jade Isidro