Developed with ioda, the programme focuses on human-centred leadership, helping participants lead with purpose, empathy and authenticity. Sixty managers from across the business joined the first cohort.
They will be supported by senior leaders including Compass’ chief people officer Sophie Smith, chief growth officer Michelle Sanders and executive director of strategic accounts Charlie Brown. The 15-month programme began this month at Xcelerate with Edgbaston and will run across four waves.
On completion, participants will gain a CMI Level 5 Diploma, Chartered Manager Status and a Level 5 Apprenticeship in Leadership & Management. Ignite is part of Compass’ Signature Programmes and supports its ‘Our Social Promise’, to develop talent and create opportunities for all.
Kirsty Adams, people director of talent, leadership, learning & inclusion at Compass Group UK & Ireland said: “This is a really exciting new programme for Compass, and for our future leaders. As a business, we have ambitious growth plans for the coming years, and our success will be driven by the talent and passion of our people.
“Through Ignite, we want to accelerate development of managers who are early in their career and showing signs of high potential, so they are ready to step up into leadership with purpose, empathy, and impact. The ambition is for the programme to create meaningful opportunities for our people, drive our growth agenda and be a positive force in the communities where we operate.”