As a Mobilisation Support Lead, you'll work closely with experienced project managers and operational leaders to support the end to end opening of multiple caf sites. Depending on your background, you may bring:

A developing skillset and strong desire to learn quickly in a mobilisation environment, or
Prior experience in multi site operations, openings, or retail / hospitality management, adding immediate operational value
Support the end to end mobilisation of new Sainsbury's Caf openings across the UK
Work as part of a broader mobilisation project team, supporting multiple openings simultaneously
Coordinate activity, actions, and timelines to ensure sites are ready to open
Support site teams through the opening period and into operational handover
Be present on site during key mobilisation and launch phases
Work alongside Compass Group teams including Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety
Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and site teams to resolve issues and maintain momentum
Communicate confidently with stakeholders at varying levels across the business
Support the embedding of food safety, health & safety, and brand standards from day one
Help identify risks early and escalate issues appropriately
Ensure mobilisation activity aligns with One Retail standards
Capture learnings from each opening to support future mobilisations
Share insights and best practice with operational teams
Continue developing your understanding of large scale retail and hospitality operations

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., May be a graduate, student finishing studies, or early career professional, or an experienced manager seeking a time bound mobilisation opportunity
Is organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
Enjoys fast paced, hands on environments
Communicates clearly and works effectively with different teams
Is flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel nationwide
Wants exposure to a major employer with clear operational standards and future opportunities
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationwide (including overnight stays)
Experience or strong interest in hospitality, retail, food, operations, or project based work
A practical, professional, and accountable approach

This 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 Caf s.

40,000 salary plus company car
A defined 6 month mobilisation programme
An opportunity that works equally well as:
Exposure to Compass Group, a FTSE listed global organisation
Hands on involvement in high profile Sainsbury's Caf launches
Potential progression into InStore Retail Management or wider Compass roles, subject to business needs
Experience that delivers clear, long term career value

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