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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Labour Optimisation ManagerDrive Change - Shape Smarter WorkforcesLocation: [Hybrid - 1 day/week in Birmingham head office + field travel]Salary: [£62,000-£65,000]Hours/Contract: [Monday-Friday, Flexible Working Hours]Reports to: Head of OptimisationWhy This Role Is a Great Fit for YouAre you a confident communicator and experienced project manager who thrives on using data to unlock performance? Do you enjoy guiding others through change and making complex things simple? At Compass Group UK&I, we're looking for a Labour Optimisation Manager to lead smarter labour planning across our Compass One sites - driving workforce efficiency, unlocking value, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.In this high-impact role, you'll be a key partner to operational leaders, using insights and expertise to improve how our people are deployed - ensuring the right resources, in the right place, at the right time.What You'll Be DoingPartnering & Project LeadershipWork with operational leadership, finance, and site teams to improve labour deployment and drive consistent productivity Brief sector leadership teams on labour performance, trends, and opportunities Act as a trusted advisor - taking teams on a journey through data and change initiatives Lead field-based labour efficiency projects from discovery to implementationAnalysis & ReportingUse WFM systems (like Zebra Workforce and Infor Cloud) to assess time, motion, and labour utilisation Identify and quantify labour-saving opportunities with clear, actionable insights Create reports and dashboards that help track productivity and project ROI Regularly share root cause analysis and improvement recommendationsTools, Systems & Change EnablementBe the go-to expert for labour planning queries, tools, and models Help shape the future of our WFM systems by feeding in user needs and operational insight Support the rollout of labour-related change initiatives across the business Act as gatekeeper for any process changes impacting labour efficiencyYou'll Be a Great Fit If You...Have strong experience as a field-based project manager - ideally within contract catering, facilities management, retail, or hospitalityAre confident using labour systems and WFM platforms (e.g. Zebra Workforce, Infor, or similar cloud-based tools)Are a natural people-person who can engage teams, manage stakeholders, and present complex info clearlyAre passionate about data-led decision-making - with a keen eye for time and motion studiesAre curious, proactive, and always seeking smarter, better ways of workingKnow your way around labour legislation and complianceLove solving puzzles - and finding the 'why' behind the numbersHave excellent Excel and analytical tool skills, and know how to turn numbers into narrativeBenefits That Support YouWellbeing24/7 Digital GP access for you & your family Wellness, fitness & mindfulness resources Mental health and EAP supportFinancialContributory pension scheme Discounted shopping at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's & more Travel savings with , Expedia, TUI Wow Points and cashback through PerksAtWorkCareer DevelopmentFull access to MyLearning & Career Pathways Opportunity to grow with the UK's No.1 catering services provider Internal mobility, upskilling, and leadership trainingAbout Compass Group UK&IWe're the UK's market leader in food and support services - bringing people together through great food, service, and innovation across 6,000+ sites.Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer LinkedIn Top Company to Grow Your Career Disability Confident Leader Investors in People - Gold StandardInclusion MattersAt Compass, we celebrate individuality. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and create a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, just let us know. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Food & Beverages Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community by 2x Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Worcester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Coventry, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Worcester and Kidderminster Area 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr