Mobilisation Support Lead – InStore (Compass Group)Brand New Sainsbury's Café Openings | UK‑Wide MobilisationLocation: LiverpoolCompany Car ProvidedSalary: £35,000 per annumContract: 6‑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.The role forms part of a wider mobilisation and growth programme, with the expectation that — following the mobilisation phase — successful candidates will be well‑placed to move into an InStore Retail Management position within a Sainsbury's Café, subject to business requirements and location.If you thrive in mobilisations, enjoy building something from the ground up, and want to transition into an operational retail management role — 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 mobilisationSupport the successful handover of cafes into InStore Retail Management following openingStakeholder 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 support ongoing performanceLook for opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and commercial resultsWhat 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 multi‑site operations(Hospitality, retail, or food experience preferred)What's in it for you?£35,000 salaryCompany carOpportunity to work on high‑profile, brand‑new Sainsbury's Café launchesA 6‑month FTC aligned to a national mobilisation programmeExposure to Compass Group's wider InStore businessOpportunity to progress into an InStore Retail Management role following mobilisation, subject to business needsA chance to make a visible, lasting impact from day one