Marketing & Engagement Manager
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E14 5HQ |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 209855 |
Summary
London | £50,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Marketing & Engagement Manager to lead the development and delivery of strategic marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence, drive engagement, and support commercial objectives.
This role will be responsible for managing brand communications across digital platforms and physical touchpoints, ensuring consistency, quality, and impact. The successful candidate will be confident in client-facing environments and capable of representing the business professionally with key stakeholders, partners, and clients.
A strong background in food, hospitality, or food-led organisations is essential, with a clear understanding of how to communicate quality, provenance, and experience through marketing and engagement.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement marketing and engagement strategies aligned with business goals
Drive audience engagement across digital channels, campaigns, and brand initiatives
Design, manage, and deliver marketing collateral and digital promotional materials
Oversee content development to ensure consistent brand tone and positioning
Manage social media presence, performance, and audience interaction
Act as a key point of contact for clients, presenting ideas and managing communications
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across marketing, operations, and commercial teams
Monitor performance metrics and provide insight-driven recommendations
Demonstrable experience in a marketing, brand, or engagement management role
Background in food, hospitality, or premium food-related brands
Confident, articulate, and professional in client-facing settings
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Experience managing digital platforms, content, and campaigns
Commercially minded with the ability to balance creativity and strategy
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
This role offers the opportunity to shape and elevate a food-led brand through considered, strategic marketing and high-quality engagement.
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.
Job Reference: com/2701/97901001/52787129/SU #RA Group
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!