Kellan Group

Job Title: Mobilisation Manager Sector: Education Contract Catering Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Location: London & South East (with travel) We are recruiting a Mobilisation Manager to support the successful launch of new education catering contracts across London and the Home Counties. This role is focused on delivering smooth, well-structured mobilisations, ensuring each site is fully prepared, staffed and set up for long-term success from day one. The Role You will lead the mobilisation process through to go-live and early operational support, working closely with operations, HR, finance and procurement teams. Key responsibilities: Managing end-to-end mobilisation of new education catering contracts Overseeing timelines, launch plans and site readiness Supporting recruitment and onboarding of site teams Coordinating equipment, systems and compliance setup Building strong relationships with school leaders and trust stakeholders Ensuring clear handover into operations post-launch About You Proven experience mobilising contract catering sites (education preferred) Strong project management and organisational skills Commercially aware with good budget control Confident managing multiple projects at once Calm, hands-on and solutions-focused This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a real impact, playing a central role in delivering successful new contract launches. If you'd like to discuss further, please get in touch. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

General Manager - Food-Led Pub & Dining Space We are looking for an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead a thriving, independent pub and dining destination, celebrated for its Michelin Bib-level food, live music, and carefully curated drinks list. Independently owned, we have the freedom to set our own standards and have built a strong reputation for quality, atmosphere, and consistency. With business performance exceeding expectations, we are now seeking a GM who can take the reins and drive the customer and team experience to the next level. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and inspire the front-of-house and bar teams to deliver outstanding hospitality. Ensure consistency of service across all guest touchpoints. Oversee bar operations, including drink selection, stock management, and GP control. Create effective staff rotas that balance budgets with business needs. Manage group bookings, events, and private functions. Maintain operational systems including tills, payment equipment, and licensing compliance. Develop strategies that continually enhance team performance and the guest experience. About You Proven leadership experience as a GM within the hospitality sector, ideally across both restaurant and bar environments. A strong track record in building, developing, and leading high-performing teams. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. A confident communicator who engages easily with staff, guests, and suppliers. Hands-on, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused. What We Offer The opportunity to lead a thriving, food-led independent business. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per year. Supportive ownership and the chance to shape both the guest journey and team culture. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites