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Ceremonial Services Coordinator (Hiring Immediately), Edinburgh
Client: Co-op
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
10.06.2025
Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
Job Description:
Closing date: 13-06-2025
Care Logistics Lead
£20,880 - £31,320 plus benefits
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Edinburgh, EH16 5UY
We’re looking for an ambitious logistics professional to join us as a care logistics lead. If you have the experience and empathetic approach we need, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a business that puts people at the heart of its strategy.
In this role, you’ll supervise and coordinate a team of ceremonial crew to ensure each funeral is delivered to the highest standard. Using manual and digital systems, you will ensure that each person is in the right place at the right time.
What you’ll do
* Manage and coordinate the schedule of ceremonial crew, mainly part-time colleagues who drive, carry the coffin, and support on the day of funerals
* Deputise for the care logistics manager
* Plan clothing collection, movement of personal belongings, and transportation of the deceased for viewings
* Gather and analyze insights to improve funeral delivery and team performance
* Maintain understanding of local environment and stakeholders, adapting processes as needed
This role would suit people who have
* A strong team focus and ability to work quickly in a changing environment
* A passion for customer experience and understanding client needs
* Sensitivity, discretion, and empathy
* Promptness and measured decision-making
* A full UK manual driving license
* Physical ability to carry out manual handling of heavy loads
Why Co-op?
You’ll get a benefits package including:
* 30% off Co-op branded products in food stores
* 10% off other brands in food stores
* Discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service)
* Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
* Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* Friendly, supportive team
* Access to Wagestream for pay management
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is central to our purpose. Since 1844, we’ve aimed to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
Building an inclusive work environment
We actively seek diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We support disabled candidates through reasonable adjustments and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. When applying, please indicate if you wish to be considered under this scheme.
We conduct background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Offers are conditional upon passing these checks.
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