Mobilisation Support Lead – InStore (Compass Group)Brand New Sainsbury's Café Openings | UK‑Wide Mobilisation Location: Liverpool Company Car Provided Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract: 3‑month Fixed Term Contract (with further opportunities within InStore)Be at the forefront of launching brand‑new Sainsbury's Cafés across the UK.InStore, part of Compass Group, is behind some of the UK's most recognisable retail and food partnerships. We're now rolling out exciting, brand‑new Sainsbury's Café sites nationwide — and we're looking for a Mobilisation Support Lead to help bring them to life.This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where no two weeks look the same. You'll be travelling across the UK, supporting multiple new café openings, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with operational teams and project managers to ensure every site launches smoothly, safely, and successfully.If you thrive in mobilisations, enjoy building something from the ground up, and love being where the action is — this is the role for you.What you'll be doingMobilisation & DeliverySupport the end‑to‑end mobilisation of new Sainsbury's Café openings, ensuring sites open on time, on budget, and to One Retail standardsWork as a core member of the mobilisation project team across multiple sitesOwn mobilisation plans, coordinating actions and timelines with local operational teamsAct as the key link between Operations, Project Managers, and support functions throughout mobilisationStakeholder ManagementBuild strong working relationships with internal teams including Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and H&SLiaise with external partners such as suppliers, facilities teams, contractors, and design teamsConfidently influence, challenge, and problem‑solve to keep mobilisations moving forwardQuality, Safety & ComplianceEnsure food safety, health & safety, and brand standards are embedded from day oneIdentify risks early and work with stakeholders to implement practical solutionsEnsure full compliance throughout the mobilisation phaseContinuous ImprovementCapture lessons learned from each mobilisation to improve future openingsShare insights with operational teams to improve systems, training, and engagementLook for opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and commercial performanceWhat we're looking forYou'll be someone who:Has a “can‑do” attitude and thrives in a fast‑moving environmentIs highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple site openingsBrings strong stakeholder management and communication skillsIs commercially aware, with confidence around budgets and delivery deadlinesEnjoys problem‑solving and staying calm under pressureIs mobile, flexible, and happy to travel across the UK (including overnight stays)Key requirementsFull UK driving licenceWillingness to travel nationwide as part of a UK mobilisation roleExperience in mobilisations, openings, or multisite operations (hospitality, retail, or food preferred)What's in it for you?£35,000 salaryCompany carOpportunity to work on high‑profile, brand‑new Sainsbury's Café launchesExposure to Compass Group's wider InStore businessA 3‑month FTC with real opportunities to continue within InStore beyond the initial contractA chance to make a visible, lasting impact from day one