Mobilisation & Project Manager

Sodexo; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is looking for a Mobilisation and Project Manager to lead projects across the UK. This role combines project management and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality services. You will engage with account directors and clients, overseeing large mobilisations primarily in the education sector. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits, including a car allowance, flexible benefits fund, and 31 days holiday, increasing to 34 after three years of service.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits fund

31 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large mobilizations and change management programmes.
• Experience in managing multi-site/multi-service operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support account directors to deliver annual operational project activity plan.
• Liaison with key stakeholders to validate offers.
• Conduct regular site visits to review performance.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Multi-site operations

Interpersonal skills

Financial interpretation

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Food, Beverage Region: London Location: No Fixed Place Of Work Salary Description: Competitive + Excellent benefits package Posted: 22/01/2026 Recruiter: Sodexo Job Ref: SDX/TP/736016/152954

Job title: Mobilisation and Project Manager Work Pattern: 40hrs per week / Monday to Friday with occasional weekends Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive, with car allowance, flexible benefits funds Independents by Sodexo is growing and we’re looking for a Mobilisation & Project Manager. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll lead mobilisations and projects for new sites and services, guiding everything from pre‑contract planning through go‑live and into a stable, high‑performing operation. You’ll work closely with Account Directors, Account Managers, HR and subject‑matter experts across Sodexo, making sure our promises become reality on time, on budget and to the standard our clients expect. You’ll be right at the heart of change: supporting site teams, building trusted relationships with our teams and clients and rolling out service improvements and initiatives across the portfolio. The focus is on soft services predominately catering and cleaning and you’ll be comfortable spending time on site and travelling frequently across the UK. If you thrive in fast moving environments, love bringing structure to complexity, and take pride in delivering great client experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Support the account directors to deliver and measure an annual operational project activity plan for all Sodexo schools.
• Deployment of the above plan on time and within budget.
• Reviewing the performance of all offers and activity and checking compliance.
• Liaison with key stakeholders in developing and validating offers.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure all aspects of contract mobilisation are successfully delivered and within budget.
• To support in pre‑contract sales visits and presentations.
• Identifying opportunities at school specific locations and the wider brand to drive innovation and product exposure.
• Undertake regular site visits to review performance and engage with clients.
• Campaign development with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and creative theme.
• On‑going liaison with the Food Platform and segment culinary team to understand what centrally generated offers and similar activity will be available.

What you bring:

• Proven experience in managing large mobilisations and change management programmes preferably in an education environment.
• Proven operational knowledge, skills and experience in managing multi‑site/multi‑service operations.
• Management of large and diverse teams.
• Manage multiple workloads and shifting priorities.
• Ability to interpret and utilise complex and varied financial and commercial information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and employees at all levels.
• A proven ability to set one’s own standards and operate to performance criteria.
• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
• Flexible, agile, strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer:

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.
• You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.
• Alongside an attractive salary, you’ll also have access to range of benefits, which include:

• Company car allowance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise a range of benefits, including Private Medical Insurance (PMI), dental, gym memberships, retail / hospitality discounts, etc.
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) – increasing to 34 after 3 years of service.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and become a driving force behind Sodexo's growth and success!

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