Mobilisation Support Lead

Mobilisation Support Lead – InStore (Graduates & Early Careers Encouraged | Summer Mobilisation Role) | Compass Group. Location: Liverpool (UK‑wide travel required). Salary: £35,000 per annum. Contract: 6‑Month Fixed Term Contract. Benefits: Company car provided. Kick‑start, accelerate, or refocus your career with Compass Group this summer. 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 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. 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 café 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. No 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.