UK Mobilisation Manager
- UK
- Full-time
- Permanent
About a career with Elis
About Elis
Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.
At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.
With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.
The Opportunity
- From the point of sale – take over and lead end-to-end mobilisation of new and renewal national contracts, ensuring all operational, logistical, and service elements are in place prior to go-live.
- Develop and manage detailed mobilisation plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during mobilisation phases.
- Conduct site visits and audits to assess readiness and identify bespoke customer requirements. Coordinate with production, logistics, customer service, sales and HR teams to ensure a joined-up approach to mobilisation.
- Ensure all health & safety, compliance, and service level agreements are understood and embedded across sites.
- Track and report mobilisation progress to senior management, highlighting risks, challenges, and key milestones.
- Oversee the training and onboarding of staff involved in new contracts at plant level to ensure they understand service expectations and operational standards.
- Continuously improve mobilisation processes and contribute to standardisation across the business.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in contract mobilisation, project management, or operational rollouts—ideally within the workwear, laundry, or facilities management sectors.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, travel nationwide, and adapt to varied customer environments.
- Understanding of service delivery, logistics, supply chain and operational KPIs in a multi-site setting.
- Able to manage and coordinate multiple teams to achieve a common goal Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- 33 Days Holiday
- Car Allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
Interested?
Then apply online!