We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:Hybrid working, with a company car or car allowanceFree staff dining and refreshmentsOn-site parkingContributory pension schemeCareer development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSupermarket discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and moreUp to 44% off cinema ticketsCash rewards every time you spend, redeemable across a wide range of brandsFree wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesThe ability to share discounts and offers with friends and familyProject Manager – Mobilisation & Business ProjectsLead mobilisation. Deliver change. Support operational success.The Project Manager – Mobilisation & Business Projects plays a pivotal role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects, including new site mobilisations and strategic business initiatives.You'll lead projects end to end, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and within budget, while providing hands-on, proactive support to operational teams and clients. For mobilisation projects, you'll guide operators through every stage of implementation and continue to provide support post go-live, helping sites embed change, resolve issues and achieve their intended outcomes.This is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership, organisation and communication skills, working closely with operators, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align delivery with both strategic and operational objectives.What you'll be doingProject & mobilisation deliveryManage a portfolio of business and mobilisation projects aligned to the wider business strategyLead end-to-end mobilisation projects, coordinating resources, schedules and operator supportEnsure all projects are delivered to agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standardsProvide post go-live support, helping operators and clients achieve operational and service objectivesClient & stakeholder managementAct as the primary point of contact for clients during mobilisation projectsManage expectations, address queries and maintain high levels of client satisfactionMaintain strong communication with Executive Board members, Project Sponsors and senior stakeholdersProvide clear visibility of progress, risks and outcomes across the project portfolioPMO, governance & best practiceApply PMO principles consistently across all projects and mobilisation activityShare lessons learned and best practice to improve future mobilisation and project deliverySupport and coach SMEs in PMO processes and tools, embedding consistent standardsOperational excellence & continuous improvementIdentify opportunities to improve project delivery, mobilisation outcomes and operational performanceDrive continuous improvement initiatives across project and mobilisation activityMaintain client engagement post-mobilisation to ensure objectives are achieved and sustainedCollaboration, safety & ways of workingFoster a collaborative, team-focused approach across projects and functionsParticipate in site visits and face-to-face meetings as requiredEnsure all project and mobilisation activity complies with HSE policies and proceduresOur service commitmentsTo our customers and clients: Deliver work to high quality standards aligned to strategic objectivesTo ourselves: Take ownership and hold ourselves to accountTo our teams: Foster collaboration across teams, suppliers and partnersTo our company: Represent the business professionally at all timesAbout youEssentialMinimum 3 years' experience managing large-scale, complex projectsProven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget and to high standardsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong leadership, organisation and decision-making capabilityAdvanced analytical skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiencyPRINCE2 or equivalent (Agile, Scrum or Waterfall)Demonstrates integrity, pace and personal ownershipDesirable5 years' experience managing large-scale, complex projectsLean Level 2 / Six Sigma Green BeltAbout UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children\'s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.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!