Care Logistics Manager £37,000-£44,300 per annum - Plus benefits 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Managing 2 care centres, Diss and Aylsham and their 15 funeral homes, staff and funerals across Norfolk. Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.
We're looking for an inspirational leader to join our Co-op Funeralcare team as a care logistics manager. If you have the skills and ability we need, we can offer you a great opportunity to develop your career and make a real impact to the delivery and development of our service.
You'll make sure all necessary resource is in the right place at the right time to enable the delivery of funerals to the highest possible standard. What you will need is a strong logistics background, with experience of coordinating various streams of activity in a dynamic environment.
the respectful transfer of the deceased, the preparation of the coffin, the whereabouts of the vehicles, and much more • engage all necessary colleagues effectively, making sure they're involved and empowered as well as acting as a point of escalation for any logistical problems • coach and develop a team of funeral service operatives, drivers and embalmers • continually review and improve the logistics operation across your area
inspirational leadership skills and a real passion for delivering the best possible client service • a high attention to detail, and are used to working within a fast-paced environment, handling lots of things at any one time • confidence using both IT systems and manual methods of managing logistics • the ability to think on your feet, whilst still being compassionate and empathetic • the capability to carry out lifting and manual handling • a driver's license and the flexibility to travel
We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round • 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round • discounts on other Co-op products and services • 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service) • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions • access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day • access to virtual GP and free eye tests • endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships • friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community • access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
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