Mobilisation Manager
Employment type: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Location: Hybrid Working - Yorkshire and North East Based
Benefits
* Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career
* 24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
* Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships
* Access to our Health Cash Plan
* Mileage paid at 45p per mile
* Flexible Working Options
* Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care
About Avalon
Avalon is a growing, values-led charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and individuals with complex needs to live their best lives. As we continue to grow across Yorkshire and neighbouring areas, we are looking for an experienced, driven, and operationally strong Mobilisation Manager to help lead the safe and successful implementation of new services, transitions, and strategic growth projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a really exciting time — helping shape new services, strengthen partnerships, and ensure people experience safe, high-quality, person-centred support from day one.
About the Role
Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Mobilisation Manager will play a key role in ensuring new services are mobilised safely, efficiently, and sustainably. You’ll work closely with operational teams, commissioners, housing providers, HR, recruitment, quality, and finance colleagues to coordinate all aspects of service mobilisation and operational readiness. This is a fast-paced and highly varied role requiring someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining strong governance, organisation, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
* Leading mobilisation projects from contract award through to operational handover
* Developing mobilisation plans, timelines, risk registers, and action trackers
* Supporting recruitment, workforce readiness, onboarding, and TUPE activity
* Ensuring services are operationally and CQC-ready from day one
* Coordinating cross-functional workstreams across operational and corporate teams
* Supporting digital implementation and operational transformation projects
* Building strong relationships with commissioners, families, housing providers, and stakeholders
* Supporting post-go-live stabilisation and continuous improvement activity
Qualifications
* Strong operational management experience within social care
* Experience leading service mobilisations, projects, or operational transitions
* Excellent organisational and coordination skills
* Commercial awareness and the ability to balance pace, quality, and sustainability
* A strong understanding of safeguarding, governance, and CQC expectations
* The ability to work calmly and effectively within fast-paced, complex environments
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Most importantly, we want someone who shares Avalon’s values and is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
Why Join Avalon?
At Avalon, people matter. We are proud to be a values-led charity with ambitious plans for growth, innovation, and continuous improvement whilst remaining rooted in our communities and committed to doing the right thing. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where your work will directly shape the future of services across the region.
Our Values
* We are kind and respectful to everyone
* We are honest and trustworthy
* We are always learning and developing
* We are inclusive; everyone has a voice
* We work in partnership with our communities
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vic Thompson Business Development Manager Victoriathompson@avalongroup.org.uk.
If you’re interested, you can view the Role Profile & Person Specification for this vacancy. The base location for this role is negotiable for the right candidate, however there will be an expectation to travel to our Harrogate Hub office and across our other Avalon Localities as required.
Closing Date
Sunday 7 June 2026
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.
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