Overview

Care Logistics Lead£29,412 - £35,412 (including London Allowance) plus benefits37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pmLondon, E12 5DAWe''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.Responsibilities

manage and coordinate the schedule of ceremonial crew - a team of primarily part time colleagues who drive, carry the coffin and support on the day of funeralsdeputise for the care logistics managerplan clothing collection, the movement of personal belongings and the transportation of the deceased for viewings, as requiredgather and analyse insight to drive continuous improvements in the delivery of funerals and team performancemaintain a good understanding of the local environment, local stakeholders such as clergy, crematoria, hospitals and care providers and adapt or improve processes accordinglyRequirements / What the role would suit

a strong team focus and the ability to work at pace in a rapidly changing environmenta real passion for customer experience, and the desire to make sure each and every client\''s experience is a positive one through understanding needs clearlythe sensitivity to act with discretion and empathyan ability to act promptly but in a measured and considered waya full UK manual driving licensethe physical ability to carry out lifting and manual handling of heavy loadsWhy Co-op?

You\''ll get a fantastic benefits package including:30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round10% off other brands in our food stores all year-rounddiscounts on other Co-op products and services23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)a pension with up to 10% employer contributionsaccess to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you\''re struggling with, 24 hours a dayaccess to virtual GP and free eye testsendless career development opportunities including apprenticeshipsfriendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your communityaccess to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itAbout Co-op and Inclusion

At Co-op, we\''re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world\''s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we\''ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communitiesBuilding an inclusive work environmentWe\''re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We\''re also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we\''ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.We\''ll ask whether you\''d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we\''ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.If you\''re successful in your application, we\''ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We\''ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

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