Deployment Manager

What you'll be doing:

Deployment Manager – Digital Solutions
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}

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for Compass UK&I’s omni-channel digital restaurant solutions within the B&I sector.

• Lead planning and execution of digital deployments, ensuring seamless mobilisation across multiple sites.

• Collaborate with operations teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver innovative digital solutions.

• Own and manage central rollout schedules, reporting tools, and deployment timelines.

• Serve as project manager for large, complex mobilisations, aligning stakeholders and mitigating risks.

• Build scalable processes for rapid deployment and continuous improvement.

• Manage third-party supplier relationships, including cost, planning, installation, and HSE compliance.

• Partner with Product Managers to embed updates and enhancements across new and existing sites.

• Work closely with culinary and marketing teams to deliver engaging digital customer experiences.

• Support sites with low adoption, recommending strategies to increase participation.

• Champion the digital vision in sector meetings and across key operational touchpoints.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience leading digital or operational mobilisations in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong background in digital transformation projects or app/product implementations.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior leadership levels.

• Strong project management capabilities (qualification desirable); proficiency in MS Project.

• A proactive, collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Comfortable taking initiative, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Contributory pension scheme

• Career development via Career Pathways and MyLearning

• Access to Digital GP and healthcare support for you and your family

• Discounts on leading brands including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, TUI, Expedia & more

• Up to 44% off cinema tickets

• Wow Points loyalty programme

• Free wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes

• 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.