Mobilisation Support Lead – InStore (Compass Group) Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Brand New Sainsbury’s Café Openings | UK‑Wide Mobilisation Plymouth, Flexible / UK‑wide (location variable) Company Car Provided Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term Contract (with further opportunities within InStore) Be at the forefront of launching brand‑new Sainsbury’s Cafés across the UK. InStore, part of Compass Group, is behind some of the UK’s most recognisable retail and food partnerships. We’re now rolling out exciting, brand‑new Sainsbury’s Café sites nationwide — and we’re looking for a Mobilisation Support Lead to help bring them to life. You’ll be travelling across the UK, supporting multiple new café openings, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with operational teams and project managers to ensure every site launches smoothly, safely, and successfully. The role forms part of a wider mobilisation and growth programme, with the expectation that — following the mobilisation phase — successful candidates will be well‑placed to move into an InStore Retail Management position within a Sainsbury’s Café, subject to business requirements and location. If you thrive in mobilisations, enjoy building something from the ground up, and want to transition into an operational retail management role — this is the role for you. Work as a core member of the mobilisation project team across multiple sites Own mobilisation plans, coordinating actions and timelines with local operational teams Act as the key link between Operations, Project Managers, and support functions throughout mobilisation Support the successful handover of cafes into InStore Retail Management following opening Liaise with external partners such as suppliers, facilities teams, contractors, and design teams Quality, Safety & ComplianceEnsure food safety, health & safety, and brand standards are embedded from day one Identify risks early and work with stakeholders to implement practical solutions Share insights with operational teams to support ongoing performance Look for opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and commercial results Brings strong stakeholder management and communication skills Is mobile, flexible, and happy to travel across the UK (including overnight stays) Key requirementsFull UK driving licence Willingness to travel nationwide as part of a UK mobilisation role Hospitality, retail, or food experience preferred) Company car Opportunity to work on high‑profile, brand‑new Sainsbury’s Café launches A 6‑month FTC aligned to a national mobilisation programme Opportunity to progress into an InStore Retail Management role following mobilisation, subject to business needs