16.09.2024

Compass One Drives Social Value Through Specialist New Team

Compass One, which brings together the specialist expertise of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s ESS, Healthcare and One Retail sectors, has continued to increase its investment in social value year on year. To further enhance and increase the impact of its work, the company has put in place a dedicated social value team, made up of specialists in social value, HR, sustainability, nutrition and campaigning, tasked with focusing on this agenda and delivering greater social impact for its clients and local communities, as well as its own colleagues.

The team will be supporting the ambitions of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Climate Promise – looking to achieve Climate Net Zero by 2030; Social Promise – providing opportunities for all and breaking down the barriers to employment; and Wellbeing Promise – improving the health and wellbeing of clients, customers and colleagues.

Jess Payne, Director of Social Value, is leading on social value strategy. With a background in HR and business management, Jess is an advocate of combining academic and operational knowledge, holds multiple degrees and certifications, including Business Studies and Human Resources degrees, and has Associate Practitioner status with Social Value UK.

Rees Bramwell, Sustainability Director, is responsible for delivering the company’s Climate Net Zero commitments, as well as its approach to biodiversity, deforestation, waste, packaging and water stewardship. Rees started his Compass career as a nutritionist, subsequently completing a postgraduate masters in Sustainability with Cranfield University.

Neely Mozawala joins as Social Value Lead, following a year spent driving Compass Group UK & Ireland’s social value agenda. Previously a specialist diabetes podiatrist in the NHS, Neely is founder of the successful NHS “No Hungry Staff Campaign”, set up to secure 24/7 access to hot, nutritious and affordable food to NHS Staff.

Leanne King, Head of Nutrition and Wellbeing for ESS, is leading on the Compass One wellbeing strategy. A registered nutritionist, Leanne has been with ESS for more than 11 years and is responsible for working with the company’s chefs to deliver nutritionally balanced, compliant menus, as well as the development and delivery of ESS’ wellness strategy.

The team is completed by Nicola Langston, responsible for social value project management and engagement, and Grace Nichols-Singh, data analyst in the Compass One E15 team, who specialises in reporting and predictive analysis of the organisation’s social value promises and KPIs.

Jess Payne, Director of Social Value for Compass One, commented:

“I’m excited to have joined Compass One at a pivotal moment, when we have so many opportunities to drive change. Whether in hospitals, military sites or central government departments, our clients are at the heart of our society, and this is where social value can have such a big impact. Everywhere you look in Compass One, you find passionate people doing incredible things for their colleagues and communities. It’s exciting to be part of such an authentic and motivated team.”

Mark Webster, CEO – Compass One, added:

“Within the Compass One sectors, we’ve long been committed to doing the right thing for our communities and the environment. I’m delighted that we now have a team of specialists dedicated to maximising the social value we deliver. I’m excited about how they can build on some of the great projects and initiatives already underway in our business, as well as introducing innovative new ideas to further enhance our impact.”