As Funeral Planning and Delivery Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of leading funeral projects; enhancing environmental efficiency, reducing emissions and energy consumption. 

As well as creating sustainable projects, these projects will support out funeral teams in delivering market leading care for the people who have died and their families.

You’ll be driving funeral service innovations whilst maintaining cultural sensitivity and traditions.

In this role, you’ll support with delivery of financial and business growth across our Funeral services- supporting in the development of our funeral, crematorium, coffin factory, floral and Masonry businesses.  

A varied role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on project activity
• Ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Driving continuous improvement
• Managing 3^rd party relationships
• Supporting strategy development
• Collaborating closely with Senior stakeholders on project scoping, implementation and risk

We’re part of our communities, and we listen to our Members who live there. We invest in hundreds of local community initiatives and projects and work to show up for our communities whenever they need us.

You’ll help bring to life our Cooperative difference by supporting our funeral businesses with community activity.

Every colleague brings something unique and when we bring together those with different experiences, ages and perspectives, we’re a better team. We know diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and empathetic. As part of your role, utilising your skills and experience, you’ll

help foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

This role would suit someone who has excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

Ideally you’ll have previous experience in leading projects and encouraging high-performing teams.

You’ll be empathetic, service-orientated and committed to excellent standards. You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement, growth and development.

You’ll have knowledge in community engagement as well as an enthusiasm for working on projects where there is a focus on environmental efficiency.

We’re Central Co-op, a Member-owned and Member-led co-operative Society.

And with us, you’re not just a colleague, you’re a Member. You’ll own a share of the business.

You’ll be able to make a positive impact in your community, joining us in our mission to create a sustainable Society, and working alongside a team of passionate people who’ll help you grow. To find out more about working for us, visit our website www.careers.coop