Job Introduction
Account Director – Canary Wharf, London
Total package: £85,000 - £90,000 dependent on experience
This is not a traditional account leadership role. It is a mandate to lead transformation at scale!
We are seeking an exceptional Account Director to provide strategic leadership and commercial direction to an account across UK and Ireland. You will shape the long-term growth agenda, build deep stakeholder confidence and create the clarity, governance and assurance that enables leaders to deliver with confidence and ownership.
Main Responsibilities
- Build and sustain trusted, executive-level relationships with senior client stakeholders through clarity, transparency and consistent governance.
- Lead strategic governance, performance and future-planning forums with authority and assurance.
- Provide robust financial oversight, risk management and commercial discipline without operational involvement.
- Sponsor innovation initiatives that convert into measurable commercial and engagement outcomes.
- Position the account for long-term stability, growth and future change within the Compass UK & Ireland and global network.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Capability
- Proven senior leadership experience on a large, complex, multi-site contract or portfolio.
- Demonstrable success leading commercial growth strategies
- Full P&L ownership with strong commercial judgement and financial discipline.
- Track record of building and sustaining high, stable executive-level stakeholder confidence.
- Passionate about food, service and exceptional customer experiences, with curiosity across innovation, ESG and technology.
- Credible, professional and confident, with the gravitas to influence at the highest level.
- Highly collaborative, team-focused and committed to working across Compass sectors locally and globally.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Free meals
- Free on-site gym
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
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!