Logistics Service Lead
North West London Care Centre, Kensington
Full-Time, Permanent
As a leading pioneer in the end-of-life care sector, Dignity Funerals has built an enduring legacy of trust and compassion, delivering unparalleled service to families across the UK. With a strong focus on the London area, we take immense pride in our deep commitment to customer care and our dedication to maintaining the highest industry standards. As we continue our impressive market growth, our mission remains clear: to provide exceptional support to families in their time of need.
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to step into a highly rewarding role. This position not only allows you to apply your expertise but also to lead a dedicated team, enabling them to deliver excellence in every aspect of service. Join us, and you’ll share the profound sense of pride we feel in the vital support we provide to families during life’s most difficult moments.
As a Logistics Service Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Dignity's logistics operations and service standards consistently exceed client expectations. You will be responsible for leading a dynamic team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving exceptional customer-centric service. Collaboration with internal stakeholders will be essential to establish strong, cross-functional relationships that elevate service delivery.
What will you be doing?
- Efficiently manage a lean care centre, optimising team organisation and scheduling to lower our cost to serve.
- Influence teams outside of direct reporting lines to manage diaries effectively for improved resource allocation.
- Utilise our data effectively to monitor performance and make informed decisions to achieve performance results.
- Facilitate the integration of new technology for better resource coordination.
- Analyse and enhance service requirements to improve quality.
- Ensure exceptional care of the deceased and deliver client-first service.
- You will manage our care teams, implement standard expectations, and monitor internal processes.
- Drive positive behavioural and cultural change to achieve service delivery standards.
What are we are looking for?
- Proven customer service skills around handling disputes and treating customers with care.
- Experience in resource planning and fleet management would be beneficial.
- You’ll be able to influence and manage stakeholders successfully.
- Use your proficiency in reading data for decision-making and performance management.
- An excellent commercial understanding and ability to multitask.
- You’ll have had experience in people management and leading a team to success
- In this role you'll be a collaborative team player – concerned with team success as well as individual performance.
What do you get?
- Annual salary of £40,000 - £42,000 + £4,500 car allowance.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Hols.
- BUPA Private Healthcare (Self).
- 3 months full sick pay.
- Life Assurance X2 salary.
- Pension Scheme.
- Other discretionary company discounts.
- Access to our Apprentice and Development Courses to further your career.
What are the next steps?
If you are interested in learning more about Dignity Plc, please feel free to visit our website at https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk. Alternatively, to be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our resourcing team will review your application.
Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and on-boarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.
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We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
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