Job Title: Mobilisation Manager
Sector: Education Contract Catering
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Location: London & Home Counties (with travel)
We are recruiting a Mobilisation Manager to support the successful launch of new education catering contracts across London and the Home Counties.
This role is focused on delivering smooth, well-structured mobilisations, ensuring each site is fully prepared, staffed and set up for long-term success from day one.
The Role
You will lead the mobilisation process through to go-live and early operational support, working closely with operations, HR, finance and procurement teams.
Key responsibilities:
Managing end-to-end mobilisation of new education catering contracts
Overseeing timelines, launch plans and site readiness
Supporting recruitment and onboarding of site teams
Coordinating equipment, systems and compliance setup
Building strong relationships with school leaders and trust stakeholders
Ensuring clear handover into operations post-launch
About You
Proven experience mobilising contract catering sites (education preferred)
Strong project management and organisational skills
Commercially aware with good budget control
Confident managing multiple projects at once
Calm, hands-on and solutions-focused
This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a real impact, playing a central role in delivering successful new contract launches.
If you'd like to discuss further, please get in touch.
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