We’re offering an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire our Funeral Service Operatives, ensuring exceptional care and professionalism for every client. As an Area Support Centre Manager, you’ll oversee operations across multiple support centres, champion team development, and deliver our vision of outstanding end-of-life services.
What you'll get...
1. Company car
2. 20% colleague discount
3. Health & dental cash plans
4. 24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
5. Employee Assistance Programme
6. Life insurance & NEST pension
7. Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme
8. Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
9. Training & development opportunities
What to expect...
10. Manage and mentor a dedicated team to exceed client expectations.
11. Oversee funeral delivery and support centre operations, ensuring standards and procedures are upheld.
12. Handle team performance, recruitment, and development with a focus on accountability and excellence.
13. Ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency while managing budgets and KPIs.
14. Build relationships with external agencies and promote community engagement initiatives
What we're looking for...
15. Strong leadership experience in operations or logistics.
16. People-focused, with proven skills in coaching and team management.
17. Excellent communicator and problem solver, with strong organisational abilities.
18. IT literate and confident in managing budgets and performance.
19. Funeral industry experience is a plus but not essential.
20. UK driving licence required (company car provided).
Training...
21. Previous experience within the funeral industry is not required as we’ll provide full training.
22. Travel to other sites will be required.
About Us
We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our ,+ members, have over 4, colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.
Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of compliance requirements.