Field Deployment Lead – Visibility Execution

ManpowerGroup; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Project Manager for Retail Installations responsible for managing a large-scale visibility program across stores. The role ensures high standards in installation and coordination. Ideal candidates will have experience in field marketing and project management, along with excellence in stakeholder management. This is a national role with a 9-month contract starting February 2026, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field marketing, retail operations, and project management.
• Hands-on experience in production, fabrication, and installation.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee full deployment process for visibility toolkits.
• Manage pre-installation site surveys and obtain necessary approvals.
• Oversee supplier management and maintain quality standards.
• Develop and manage detailed deployment plans and timelines.
• Act as key contact between internal teams, retailers, and suppliers.
• Conduct site quality checks and manage post-installation snagging.
• Deliver regular updates and track performance metrics.
• Ensure installations meet health and safety compliance.

Skills

Field marketing experience

Retail operations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Role Title : Project Manager – Retail Installations / VM / Shopfitting

Location : Field Based (National Coverage)

Contract : 9 months (possibility of extension to 12 months)

Start date : Feb 2026

Role Purpose

Responsible for the end-to-end deployment and execution of a large-scale visibility program across our targeted universe of stores. This role ensures every store receives best-in-class installation, seamless coordination, and consistent brand execution that meets both company and retailers high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment Ownership : Lead and oversee the full deployment process for visibility toolkits across all assigned stores, ensuring flawless execution and consistent brand standards.
• Site Surveys & Approvals : Manage the pre-installation site survey process, ensuring all technical, safety, and aesthetic considerations are addressed in 3rd party reports from each store. Confirm all internal and external local and regional approvals are obtained from retailers and relevant authorities before any work begins.
• Oversee PPOSM (Permanent Point of Sale Material) production, logistics and installation – ensuring specifications, materials, and finishes meet brand and retailer requirements.
• Supplier Management : Oversee and hold suppliers accountable for quality, timeliness, and adherence to installation guidelines. Conduct regular reviews and manage performance to maintain the highest standards.
• Project Management : Develop and manage detailed deployment plans, timelines, and budgets. Track progress, anticipate risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure deadlines are met.
• Retailer & Stakeholder Engagement : Act as the key point of contact between internal teams, retailers, and suppliers. Maintain strong communication and transparency to ensure all parties are aligned at every stage.
• Quality Assurance : Conduct on-site quality checks and manage post-installation snagging to ensure installations meet specifications and visual excellence.
• Problem Solving & Initiative : Operate as a solutions-oriented self-starter who can anticipate challenges, identify potential issues before they arise, and act quickly to resolve them.
• Reporting & Insights : Deliver regular updates, progress reports, and learnings to key stakeholders. Track performance metrics to continuously improve deployment efficiency and execution standards.
• Health & Safety Compliance : Ensure all installations meet safety regulations and retailer requirements. Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.
• Ensure full adherence to health and safety, and building regulations, ensuring suppliers / installers are maintaining proper documentation and compliance standards for every installation.
• Flexibility & Field Mobility : Work flexibly across regions with travel required. Manage multiple sites simultaneously and adapt to changing schedules or priorities.
• Lifecycle Management : Oversee the ongoing maintenance and lifecycle of visibility assets, ensuring stores remain compliant and installations are well maintained.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in field marketing, retail operations, & large-scale deployment project management, ideally within FMCG, Retail, Restaurants or Consumer Goods.
• Hands on experience in PPOSM production, fabrication, and installation, with strong understanding of materials, finishes, and fixture construction.
• Solid understanding of building regulations, landlord approvals, and on-site compliance requirements for retail environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality brand execution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in managing multiple external partners.
• Solutions-focused, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously to drive results.
• Highly organised and able to thrive in fast-moving environments, managing competing priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable to travel and variable working hours as required by project timelines.