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We're a people powered business

Our colleagues interact with thousands of customers every day in a wide range of roles across the length and breadth of the UK. We’re flexible on location, hours and family commitments, so you can find the job that’s right for you.

We welcome people from a variety of education and employment backgrounds. We recognise the value that this blend of skills, knowledge and life experience can bring.

And we aren’t just concerned with high flyers. We’ll support you whatever your career aspirations.

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WE BELIEVE THAT COMMUNITIES MATTER

Our community starts with our colleagues - we do the right thing by them and, in turn, create a culture that supports our clients, customers and local areas.

We pride ourselves on doing the right thing - whether it’s selecting inspiring leaders, recruiting great people, encouraging our teams to be themselves at work, improving wellbeing or ensuring we're a responsible corporate citizen.

We’re proud to have built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, commitment and innovation - these are key drivers in everything we do.

DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER

We’re a big business with big opportunities. If you want to develop your career, ESS is a great place to be.

We encourage our people to explore the numerous career paths available. Many of our managers joined us in frontline roles, and lots of our leadership team started their careers in site operations. With commitment and drive, the sky really is the limit!

We’re also part of Compass Group PLC which operates globally across sectors including business, industry, healthcare, education, sports, leisure and hospitality, as well as industry-leading procurement. This gives our people access to countless more opportunities to grow and progress.

You’ll be supported with ongoing investment in training to ensure you can reach your potential.

Apprenticeships & Career Pathways

Apprenticeships and Career Pathways are a great way to develop your career with us. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to expand your skills and knowledge or learning something new, our apprenticeship framework will support you.

We offer over programmes in a wide range of areas including culinary, FM, business and management, finance and HR.

Our apprenticeship and Career Pathways roadmaps provide clear routes from entry to senior level. You can start your journey at any point based on your previous qualifications and experience.

Graduate Programme

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s graduate programme is designed to develop the key skills, behaviours and experiences you need to become a future leader.

You'll complete placements across our business and benefit from specialist training and mentoring to support your career progression.

Building relationships will be a key focus and we'll provide you with plenty of opportunities to network through organised events, development programmes and charity initiatives.

Junior Chef Academy

The Junior Chef Academy (JCA) is a transformative ten-week cookery course for schoolchildren, designed and delivered by Compass Group UK & Ireland in partnership with Brakes.

Bringing together our culinary teams and local schools and colleges, students are taught fundamental culinary skills using a range of different foods. The course culminates in a special graduation event where students prepare and serve a four-course meal for families, teachers and Compass guests.

The journey doesn’t end there. JCA participants are subsequently encouraged to complete work experience in a Compass kitchen, providing them with valuable real-world experience. Those keen to pursue a culinary career are then provided with further careers information, opening doors to future opportunities.

Read about our 100th graduate

Supported Internships

Supported internships provide one-year transition to work programmes for young adults aged 18-24 with a learning disability, autism spectrum condition, or both. We run successful programmes with several partners and offer placements in client programmes.

Students complete rotations in departments including catering, retail and cleaning. They’re fully embedded within their teams, given comprehensive training and empowered to develop their skills and confidence.

Placements give a broad range of experiences, supporting participants to identify their strengths, interests and potential future career paths. Interns also complete classroom-based activities, including CV writing and interview techniques.

Young people who’ve completed courses with us have achieved successful employment outcomes, both within ESS and other organisations.

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