Ceremonial Operations Supervisor - 8 Month Role (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Ceremonial Operations Supervisor for an 8-month role based in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage funeral logistics, delivering high-quality service and ensuring team coordination. This role requires strong leadership skills, empathy, and an ability to work in a dynamic environment. Co-op offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and various benefits including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license is required.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Physical ability to handle manual tasks involved in the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the schedule of the ceremonial crew.
• Deputize for the care logistics manager when needed.
• Plan transportation of deceased and personal belongings.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer experience

Empathy

Decision-making

Job description

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Ceremonial Operations Supervisor - 8 Month Role (Hiring Immediately), Manchester

Client: Co-op

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 18-06-2025

Care Logistics Lead - 8 Month Fixed Term Contract £28,000 per annum plus benefits. Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 8DW.
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’ll ensure each person is in the right place at the right time.
What you’ll do

• Manage and coordinate the schedule of ceremonial crew, primarily part-time colleagues who drive, carry the coffin, and support on funeral days.
• Deputise for the care logistics manager.
• Plan clothing collection, movement of personal belongings, and transportation of the deceased for viewings.
• Gather and analyze insight to improve funeral delivery and team performance.
• Maintain understanding of local stakeholders and adapt processes accordingly.

This role would suit people who have

• A strong team focus and ability to work at pace in a changing environment.
• A passion for customer experience and understanding client needs.
• Discretion and empathy.
• Promptness and measured decision-making.
• A full UK manual driving license.
• The physical ability to carry out manual handling of heavy loads.

Why Co-op? You’ll get benefits including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our stores.
• 10% off other brands in our stores.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, increasing with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Supportive team environment and community impact.
• 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. We’ve had a social purpose since 1844, aiming to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for inclusive environments where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and reflect community diversity.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments. We're part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. We’ll ask if you'd like to be considered under this scheme when you apply. We perform background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Offers are conditional upon successful checks.