Job Description Mobilisation Support Lead – InStoren (Graduates & Early Careers Encouraged | Summer Mobilisation Role) | Compass Groupn Location: Liverpool (UK-wide travel required)n Salary: £35,000 per annumn Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contractn Benefits: Company car providedn nKick-start, accelerate, or refocus your career with Compass Group this summern nThis is an exciting opportunity to join Compass Group, the UKs leading food and support services company, supporting the nationwide rollout of brand-new Sainsburys Cafés.n nInStore, 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, youll play a hands-on role in launching new café sites across the UK – gaining exposure to live operations, structured project delivery, and senior stakeholders.n nThis 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.n nAbout the rolen nAs a Mobilisation Support Lead, youll work closely with experienced project managers and operational leaders to support the end-to-end opening of multiple café sites.Prior experience in multi-site operations, openings, or retail / hospitality management, adding immediate operational value nn nNo two weeks will look the same – youll be travelling nationwide, working on live openings, supporting site teams, and helping ensure each café is set up for long-term success.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.n nWhat youll be doingMobilisation & Site Supportn Support the end-to-end mobilisation of new Sainsburys Café openings across the UK n Work as part of a broader mobilisation project team, supporting multiple openings simultaneously n Support site teams through the opening period and into operational handover n Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and site teams to resolve issues and maintain momentum n Support the embedding of food safety, health & safety, and brand standards from day one n Help identify risks early and escalate issues appropriately n Capture learnings from each opening to support future mobilisations n May be a graduate, student finishing studies, or early-career professional, or an experienced manager seeking a time-bound mobilisation opportunity n Is flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel nationwide n Full UK driving licence n Willingness to travel nationwide (including overnight stays)n Experience or strong interest in hospitality, retail, food, operations, or project-based work n 35,000 salary plus company car n ~ A high-value early-career experience, or n ~ Hands-on involvement in high-profile Sainsburys Café launches n Potential progression into InStore Retail Management or wider Compass roles, subject to business needs n Experience that delivers clear, long-term career value nn nIf youre 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.n nMobilisation Support Lead – InStoren (Graduates & Early Careers Encouraged | Summer Mobilisation Role) | Compass Groupn Location: Liverpool (UK-wide travel required)n Salary: £35,000 per annumn Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contractn Benefits: Company car providedn nKick-start, accelerate, or refocus your career with Compass Group this summern nThis is an exciting opportunity to join Compass Group, the UKs leading food and support services company, supporting the nationwide rollout of brand-new Sainsburys Cafés.n nInStore, 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, youll play a hands-on role in launching new café sites across the UK – gaining exposure to live operations, structured project delivery, and senior stakeholders.n nThis 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.n nAbout the rolen nAs a Mobilisation Support Lead, youll work closely with experienced project managers and operational leaders to support the end-to-end opening of multiple café sites.Prior experience in multi-site operations, openings, or retail / hospitality management, adding immediate operational value nn nNo two weeks will look the same – youll be travelling nationwide, working on live openings, supporting site teams, and helping ensure each café is set up for long-term success.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.n nWhat youll be doingMobilisation & Site Supportn Support the end-to-end mobilisation of new Sainsburys Café openings across the UK n Work as part of a broader mobilisation project team, supporting multiple openings simultaneously n Support site teams through the opening period and into operational handover n Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and site teams to resolve issues and maintain momentum n Support the embedding of food safety, health & safety, and brand standards from day one n Help identify risks early and escalate issues appropriately n Capture learnings from each opening to support future mobilisations n May be a graduate, student finishing studies, or early-career professional, or an experienced manager seeking a time-bound mobilisation opportunity n Is flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel nationwide n Full UK driving licence n Willingness to travel nationwide (including overnight stays)n Experience or strong interest in hospitality, retail, food, operations, or project-based work n 35,000 salary plus company car n ~ A high-value early-career experience, or n ~ Hands-on involvement in high-profile Sainsburys Café launches n Potential progression into InStore Retail Management or wider Compass roles, subject to business needs n Experience that delivers clear, long-term career value nn nIf youre 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.
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