Salary: £35,000 per annumShift hours: Full TimeMobilisation Support Lead – InStore(Graduates & Early Careers Encouraged | Summer Mobilisation Role) | Compass GroupLocation: Liverpool (UK‑wide travel required)Salary: £35,000 per annumContract: 6‑Month Fixed Term ContractBenefits: Company car providedKick‑start, accelerate, or refocus your career with Compass Group this summerThis is an exciting opportunity to join Compass Group, the UK’s leading food and support services company, supporting the nationwide rollout of brand‑new Sainsbury’s Cafés.InStore, part of Compass Group, partners with major UK retailers to deliver high‑quality food and café experiences at scale. As part of a defined 6‑month summer mobilisation programme, you’ll play a hands‑on role in launching new café sites across the UK — gaining exposure to live operations, structured project delivery, and senior stakeholders.This role is well‑suited to graduates and early‑career professionals seeking a full‑time summer opportunity that delivers genuinely valuable experience, while also appealing to established managers or operators looking for a defined, high‑impact mobilisation role within a major organisation.About the roleAs a Mobilisation Support Lead, you’ll work closely with experienced project managers and operational leaders to support the end‑to‑end opening of multiple café sites.Depending on your background, you may bring:A developing skillset and strong desire to learn quickly in a mobilisation environment, orPrior experience in multi‑site operations, openings, or retail / hospitality management, adding immediate operational valueNo two weeks will look the same — you’ll be travelling nationwide, working on live openings, supporting site teams, and helping ensure each café is set up for long‑term success.The role forms part of Compass Group’s wider growth and mobilisation activity. Following the mobilisation phase, successful candidates may be well‑placed to move into an InStore Retail Management role or other operational opportunities, subject to business needs and location availability.What you’ll be doingMobilisation & Site SupportSupport the end‑to‑end mobilisation of new Sainsbury’s Café openings across the UKWork as part of a broader mobilisation project team, supporting multiple openings simultaneouslyCoordinate activity, actions, and timelines to ensure sites are ready to openSupport site teams through the opening period and into operational handoverBe present on site during key mobilisation and launch phasesStakeholder & Team ExposureWork alongside Compass Group teams including Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Health & SafetyLiaise with suppliers, contractors, and site teams to resolve issues and maintain momentumCommunicate confidently with stakeholders at varying levels across the businessQuality, Safety & StandardsSupport the embedding of food safety, health & safety, and brand standards from day oneHelp identify risks early and escalate issues appropriatelyEnsure mobilisation activity aligns with One Retail standardsLearning, Delivery & ImprovementCapture learnings from each opening to support future mobilisationsShare insights and best practice with operational teamsContinue developing your understanding of large‑scale retail and hospitality operationsWho this role suitsThis role will suit someone who:May be a graduate, student finishing studies, or early‑career professional, or an experienced manager seeking a time‑bound mobilisation opportunityIs organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple workstreamsEnjoys fast‑paced, hands‑on environmentsCommunicates clearly and works effectively with different teamsIs flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel nationwideWants exposure to a major employer with clear operational standards and future opportunitiesKey requirementsFull UK driving licenceWillingness to travel nationwide (including overnight stays)Experience or strong interest in hospitality, retail, food, operations, or project‑based workA practical, professional, and accountable approachWhat’s in it for you?£35,000 salary plus company carA defined 6‑month mobilisation programmeAn opportunity that works equally well as:A high‑value early‑career experience, orA focused mobilisation assignment for experienced operatorsExposure to Compass Group, a FTSE‑listed global organisationHands‑on involvement in high‑profile Sainsbury’s Café launchesPotential progression into InStore Retail Management or wider Compass roles, subject to business needsExperience that delivers clear, long‑term career valueIf you’re looking for a summer role that goes far beyond a typical temporary position offering real responsibility, national exposure, and the backing of a major organisation this is an opportunity worth exploring.Reference: compass/TP/3434143/215248Location: Leeds