Mobilisation Support Lead - InStore (Compass Group)
Brand New Sainsbury’s Café Openings | UK‑Wide Mobilisation
📍 Location: Cardiff
🚗 Company Car Provided
💰 Salary: £35,000 per annum
📅 Contract: 3‑month Fixed Term Contract (with further opportunities within InStore)
What you’ll be doing
Mobilisation & Delivery
* Support the end‑to‑end mobilisation of new Sainsbury’s Café openings, ensuring sites open on time, on budget, and to One Retail standards
* Work as a core member of the mobilisation project team across multiple sites
* Own mobilisation plans, coordinating actions and timelines with local operational teams
* Act as the key link between Operations, Project Managers, and support functions throughout mobilisation
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong working relationships with internal teams including Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and H&S
* Liaise with external partners such as suppliers, facilities teams, contractors, and design teams
* Confidently influence, challenge, and problem‑solve to keep mobilisations moving forward
Quality, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure food safety, health & safety, and brand standards are embedded from day one
* Identify risks early and work with stakeholders to implement practical solutions
* Ensure full compliance throughout the mobilisation phase
Continuous Improvement
* Capture lessons learned from each mobilisation to improve future openings
* Share insights with operational teams to improve systems, training, and engagement
* Look for opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and commercial performance
What we’re looking for
* Has a “can‑do” attitude and thrives in a fast‑moving environment
* Is highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple site openings
* Brings strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Is commercially aware, with confidence around budgets and delivery deadlines
* Enjoys problem‑solving and staying calm under pressure
* Is mobile, flexible, and happy to travel across the UK (including overnight stays)
Key requirements
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationwide as part of a UK mobilisation role
* Experience in mobilisations, openings, or multisite operations (hospitality, retail, or food preferred)
What’s in it for you?
* £35,000 salary
* Company car
* Opportunity to work on high‑profile, brand‑new Sainsbury’s Café launches
* Exposure to Compass Group’s wider InStore business
* A 3‑month FTC with real opportunities to continue within InStore beyond the initial contract
* A chance to make a visible, lasting impact from day one.
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