Area Support & Logistics Specialist (22405)

• Advertised Salary: £27,722
• Function: Funeralcare
• Job Number: 22405
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Total Contracted Hours: 37.5
• Closing Date: 3 January 2025
• Postcode: BH23 7EJ
• Shift Pattern: Weekdays plus on-call, including weekends
• Location: Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground (Operations)

We're offering an exciting opportunity to deliver the best end of life care throughout all support centres and back of house operations. As an Area Support & Logistics Specialist you'll assist the Area Support Center Manager by planning and supporting the day to day logistics of the Support Centre operation and the Funeral Service Operative team.

What you'll get..

• 31 days leave (incl bank holidays) rising to 36 with service
• 20% store discount
• Healthcare cash plan, pension & share incentive plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect..

• Support the day to day funeral delivery and support centre operations, ensuring standards, compliance and procedures are upheld.
• Support the operation where required, including, but not limited to, ambulance duties, driving/bearing and preparation of the deceased.
• Oversee colleague rota's / overtime and the maintenance of our vehicle fleet.
• Build relationships with external agencies and promote community engagement initiatives.

What we're looking for..

• Strong logistical awareness in operations environment.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver, with strong organisational abilities.
• IT literate and a competent user of MS Office.
• People-focused with high level of understanding, empathy, and compassion.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• UK driving licence required (valid for both manual and automatic vehicles).

Training..

• Previous experience within the funeral industry is not required as we'll provide full training.
• Travel to our sites in the Portsmouth area 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 200,000+ members, have over 4,000 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.