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Lead the transition. Build confidence. Create lasting impact. At Dine, we don't just mobilise contracts, we create exceptional food, hospitality and workplace experiences that leave a lasting impression. Following the successful launch of a significant new contract, we're looking for an experienced Contract Transition Manager to join us on a fixed-term basis and play a pivotal role in guiding the contract through its next stage of development. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical operational transition, bringing together people, processes and performance to ensure long-term success. You'll work across operational teams, support functions and senior stakeholders to embed sustainable ways of working, drive improvement and strengthen confidence in delivery. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex challenges and has a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Responsibility
Leading the overall contract transition and stabilisation programme
Driving operational improvements and embedding best practice
Supporting leaders and teams through periods of change
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders
Coordinating support from central functions and subject matter experts
Identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining delivery momentum
Monitoring performance and driving accountability against agreed actions
Embedding Dine and Compass systems, standards and ways of working
Ensuring improvements are sustainable and successfully transitioned back into the operational structure.
Requirements
Experience leading operational transition, mobilisation, stabilisation or transformation programmes
A strong background within contract catering, hospitality, foodservice or other service-led environments
Proven experience delivering operational improvement and change initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance drivers
The ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and navigate complexity
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for helping teams succeed.