Account Director
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, WC1R 4PQ |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211403 |
Summary
We are seeking an exceptional Account Director to lead a flagship site, operating within a blended service delivery model.
Salary: £75,000 + dependent on experience
Based five days a week onsite in London, you will lead a high-performing team and play a key role within a wider global account structure. This is a senior leadership opportunity with international scope, being a key part of future mobilisation plans. You will be instrumental in shaping operational excellence, driving commercial performance, and delivering a premium client experience across multiple European locations.
Main Responsibilities
- Act as senior client lead, building strong executive-level relationships and maintaining a high-end professional presence
- Drive operational excellence, process optimisation and performance standards
- Oversee mobilisation and expansion plans, embedding best practice and consistency
- Collaborate within a global account structure to align strategy, governance and delivery
Person Requirements
- Proven senior leadership experience managing large-scale accounts
- Prior foodservice sector experience is essential
- Strong commercial acumen with ownership of P&L performance
- High-end, polished and credible presence at board level
- Experience working within complex, multi-location or international structures
- Operationally rigorous, strategically minded and relentlessly client-focused
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:
- 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.
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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!