Laura Jurczak

Laura Jurczak has a diverse range of work experience, spanning over 18 years. Their most recent position was as the Head of Commercial at Cove UK, starting in January 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Head of Commercial at Compass Group, specifically within the National - Chartwells Education Sector from February 2020 to January 2023, and as an NHS Contract Account Manager within the Regional - NHS Supply Chain Contract from June 2018 to March 2020. Before their time at Compass Group, Laura was a Sales Business Partner at Vision West Nottinghamshire College from March 2017 to June 2018. Laura also served as a Senior Client Engagement Officer at Positive Outcomes from April 2016 to March 2017. Earlier in their career, Laura worked at HIT Training Ltd as both a Trainer Assessor and Business Development Manager from May 2012 to April 2016. Laura held the position of Conference & Banqueting Manager at Jurys Inn Hotel Group from October 2010 to May 2012. Laura also worked as a Promotions & Events Supervisor at JPP from July 2008 to October 2010. Laura started their career as a Front Office Supervisor at Jurys Inn in 2005 and later became a Restaurant Team Leader at Mirvac Hotels in 2007. Laura has a strong background in commercial and managerial roles, with experience in various industries such as education, healthcare, training, and hospitality.

Laura Jurczak has worked towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management (Leadership Practice) at The Open University. Laura also holds a Btec National Diploma in Hospitality Supervision & Leadership from the University of Derby. Additionally, Laura has obtained various certifications including Coaching & Mentoring (level 3) from ILM, Food Safety in Catering (level 2) from The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Functional Skills ICT (level 2) from Pearson, Occupational Health & Safety (level 3) from IOSH, TAQA (level 3) from Pearson, Team Leading (level 2) from City & Guilds, and Training and Delivery Skills (level 3) from ILM.