Overview
Salary: Competitive Salary with bonus, pension plan and private healthcare
Shift hours: Full Time
Deployment Manager
Compass Group UK & Ireland | Business & Industry Sector
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deployment Manager to join the Digital Team at Compass Group UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Lead Digital Deployment Manager and aligned to the Head of Specialist Projects, this pivotal role will lead the deployment of digital restaurant solutions across our Business & Industry (B&I) sector.
As the key advocate for our award-winning Time2Eat brand, you will help deliver a cutting-edge digital experience through our app, kiosks, POS, AI tray scanning, and more. You’ll work alongside prestigious clients and senior stakeholders across the UK, advising on the best-fit digital solutions that drive customer engagement, operational efficiency, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as subject matter expert (SME) for Compass UK&I’s omni-channel digital restaurant solutions within the B&I sector.
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Lead planning and execution of digital deployments, ensuring seamless mobilisation across multiple sites.
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Collaborate with operations teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver innovative digital solutions.
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Own and manage central rollout schedules, reporting tools, and deployment timelines.
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Serve as project manager for large, complex mobilisations, aligning stakeholders and mitigating risks.
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Build scalable processes for rapid deployment and continuous improvement.
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Manage third-party supplier relationships, including cost, planning, installation, and HSE compliance.
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Partner with Product Managers to embed updates and enhancements across new and existing sites.
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Work closely with culinary and marketing teams to deliver engaging digital customer experiences.
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Support sites with low adoption, recommending strategies to increase participation.
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Champion the digital vision in sector meetings and across key operational touchpoints.
Experience & Skills
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Proven experience leading digital or operational mobilisations in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong background in digital transformation projects or app/product implementations.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior leadership levels.
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Strong project management capabilities (qualification desirable); proficiency in MS Project.
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A proactive, collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
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Comfortable taking initiative, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.
What We Offer
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Contributory pension scheme
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Career development via Career Pathways and MyLearning
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Access to Digital GP and healthcare support for you and your family
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Discounts on leading brands including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, TUI, Expedia & more
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Up to 44% off cinema tickets
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Wow Points loyalty programme
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Free wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes
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Share discounts and benefits with family and friends
Location: Mobile role with travel across UK&I B&I sites; minimum one day per week at a Compass office.
Sector: Business & Industry
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Ready to lead digital innovation at scale? Join us and shape the future of food service with Compass Group.
Reference: compass/TP/1545152/195589
Location: Birmingham
