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Closing date: 28-11-2025 Funeral Service Manager £32,000 - £40,000 - Plus Benefits (Work Level 6A) Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Warrington WA2 7LW We’re looking for a funeral service manager to join the Co-op Funeralcare team and help our colleagues to deliver the best possible service to our clients. If you can bring amazing people skills combined with real commercial focus, we can offer you the opportunity to make a difference. As a funeral service manager you’ll work with colleagues at all levels, covering between 7 and 15 funeral homes in your region. We’ll look to you to build great relationships, set standards for care and adherence to regulatory compliance, and oversee funeral services and processes to make sure we’re consistently delivering to the highest possible standards. What you’ll do • lead and coach a team of funeral directors and arrangers across your region • build strong and effective relationships with colleagues in your area to drive a consistently high standard of funeral service to our clients • inspire your teams to focus on achieving the highest possible standards of client care in line with business and commercial objectives • analyse and review management information to spot opportunities and drive continuous improvement and consistency across the wider business • take an active role in the community; building relationships with other Co-op businesses and external organisations to promote our services and bring our communities together • make sure ‘certified colleagues’ are fully supported in reaching and maintaining the required levels of competency for operating in a regulated environment • make sure ‘non-certified’ colleagues are operating within regulatory guidelines and processes • manage resources across the area, make sure there’s funeral plan arrangement cover in the homes where there are no trained colleagues • take responsibility for any client complaints and issues • carry out inspections of funeral homes to make sure standards are met and premises are always immaculate and presentable and in line with risk, health and safety standards This role will suit people who have • real commercial focus and the ability to spot opportunities and trends • excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to make sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to • confidence communicating and presenting to all kinds of people • the ability to coach and mentor teams across multiple locations • great relationship building and customer service skills • the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with clients and at a difficult time in their lives • an open mind when it comes to working around and coming into contact with the deceased • a UK manual driving licence Why Co-op? Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes: • competitive salary • coaching, training and support to help you develop • pension with up to 10% employer contributions • annual incentive scheme • 28 days holiday (increasing with service) • discounts on Co-op products and services Building an inclusive work environment We’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. As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test. 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 seek regulatory references and check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this role you’ll work under FCA regulation – we’ll provide you with all the training you need to become a ‘certified colleague’. To make sure you’re eligible to advise clients on ‘pre-need’ funeral plans as a ‘certified colleague’, we’ll perform FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and financial integrity checks. These aim to identify financial sanctions such as CCJs (county court judgements) or bankruptcy. Your credit score will not be checked as part of this process. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Requisition ID 61502 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. We are currently recruiting for a Plant Manager to lead the team at our liquid flavour facility in Runcorn. Reporting directly to the European Manufacturing Director, the successful candidate will provide positive leadership and direction in all areas of the plant’s operation to achieve and improve performance in the areas of safety, quality, cost, service and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced manufacturing plant leader to join this key site at an exciting time. In November, Runcorn will become Kerry’s first fully digitized plant in Europe, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving the success of the launch and fully leveraging the technology to maximise the ROI. At all of our locations, safety is our no. 1 priority, we also expect it to be yours, as such you’ll have experience of building and maintaining a strong ‘safety culture’. • Provide clear direction, leadership and support to departmental managers, including Production, Engineering, QHSE, Supply Chain, • Formulate and establish plans, policies and objectives which will deliver the site manufacturing plans and required operational performance around safety, quality, human resource, output, inventory and financial performance., • Facilitate plant compliance with customer, division, corporate, and regulatory requirements and policies., • Identify process improvements to lower production costs and reduce operational variation and enhance finished product consistency., • Ensure that Kerry continues to deliver operational excellence through uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of quality, cost, service, and employee leadership and safety., • Provide clear and consistent communication and leadership around objectives and expectations to all internal teams and external suppliers to ensure site objectives and customer requirements are met or exceeded., • Provide oversight of projects and capital investment so that resources are effectively utilised and output not affected whilst improvement / modernisation works are delivered within agreed parameters., • Ideally you’ll be qualified to degree level in Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering or related field. An MBA is highly desirable., • Several years of progressive management experience, within the food manufacturing industry with at least 3 years at Senior Leadership / Plant Manager level., • Experience within the flavour or taste sectors is highly beneficial., • This role requires a strong leader with exceptional team building, communication skills and the ability to motivate others and drive results / positive outcomes., • Safety first mindset – Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH is highly desirable, • Formal CI Training e.g. Kaizan, 5S, GMP, SMED, OEE is desirable., • HACCP and food safety experience., • Able to influence and persuade, apply logical thinking and a pragmatic approach., • Ability to accurately prepare and articulate operational budgets, forecasts and reports., • Competitive Salary, • Performance bonus, • Matched pension scheme up to 10%., • Life Assurance, • Private Medical Health, • Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more., • Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing., • Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program., • OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year., • OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year., • MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter #LI-JP2 Posting Type LI

Facilities Manager Location – Runcorn, WA7 Hours – Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 We have an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced, organised and professional Facilities Manager to oversee and lead our FM team or both hard and soft services at our client site. You will take the lead in providing Facilities Management on a prestigious Pharmaceutical client facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the day to day operation on the ground, coordinating the hard and soft services for the facility and managing the teams on site. The Facilities Manager will accurately and efficiently co-ordinate the onsite services as per IFM requirements, compliance expectations and guidelines, and will report to the Business Unit Services Director. The Facilities Manager will also be responsible for liaising closely with the client and other stakeholders such as the in-country and program teams with day to day matters and ensuring these are aligned with any overarching strategic objectives. A strong knowledge of working in both soft and hard FM services is necessary. Why should you apply? • Competitive salary package -Great access to benefits such as: • 25 days plus BH, • Monthly car allowance, • Life assurance, • Healthcare cover, • Employee discounts via Perkbox, • Cycle to work, • Access to a virtual GP and to a health & wellbeing app, • Well established business with scope for continued personal development What do you need? • Experience working in a Pharmaceutical / highly compliant / regulated Environment would be desirable., • Qualified Experience of training & developing a team to ensure standards are always high, • Excellent Knowledge of soft and hard services, • Understanding of mechanical and electrical building engineering services, their design, operation and maintenance would be desirable, • Understanding of financial budgeting, management and control techniques, • Working knowledge of service provision contracts and contract administration procedures, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Strong knowledge of industry related Health & Safety. IOSH or NEBOSH are highly desirable, • Flexible approach to working hours to ensure our client receives the best service all the time, • Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, • Full UK driving license with access to your own personal vehicle Sound appealing? Please press apply and we will be in touch!

Cyber Risk Manager We’re working with a large organisation going through major cyber transformation to hire a Cyber Risk Manager. This role combines leadership with hands-on delivery, giving you the chance to shape how cyber risks are understood and managed across the business. What you’ll do • Own and maintain the cyber risk register, • Turn risk data into clear insight for senior leaders, • Drive reviews and ensure risks are mitigated or escalated, • Work with audit, risk, and continuity teams to embed cyber risk, • Improve processes, tools, and methodologies What we’re looking for • Strong knowledge of cyber risk and enterprise risk registers, • Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001 or NCSC CAF, • Confident presenting to technical and exec audiences, • Skilled with reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, GRC platforms), • Organised, proactive, and a clear communicator What’s on offer • 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, flexible leave options, and family-friendly policies, • Up to 15% bonus and a generous employer pension contribution up to 13.5% This is a high-impact role where your expertise will influence strategy and strengthen cyber resilience. This is a permanent position based in the North West of England. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Candidates must have been living in the UK for the last 5 years without more than 6 months living in another country.

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to broaden your impact across a diverse range of industries and high-profile clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, consultancy environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Hays Health & Safety are working with a rapidly growing, values-driven Health & Safety consultancy seeking a dynamic and adaptable H&S Consultant to join their expert team. The Role As a Health & Safety Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering expert advice, guidance, and on-site support to clients. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with H&S legislation, promoting best practice, and helping clients maintain safe, legally compliant operations. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing safe systems of work and operational procedures Acting as CDM Site Manager or Principal Contractor on project sites, including issuing Permits to Work (Hot Works, Confined Spaces, Excavations, etc.) Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and method statements Advising on specialist areas such as fire safety, hazardous substances, machinery safeguarding, CDM 2015, and occupational health Carrying out site audits and inspections, reporting findings and recommendations Delivering tailored H&S support and training to clients Producing clear, concise management reports and updates Supporting clients through H&S accreditation processes Keeping up to date with evolving legislation and industry best practice Who This Role is Perfect For This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-focused Health & Safety professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference. You'll be someone who thrives in client-facing roles, is confident managing CDM projects, and is comfortable travelling across the UK. Whether you're an experienced consultant or a site-based H&S professional looking to step into consultancy, this role offers exposure to a wide range of industries and the chance to work with a supportive, forward-thinking team. What You'll Need NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Proven experience in a similar H&S role - CDM site management is essential Strong communication and problem-solving skills A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required (every other week) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing What You'll Get in Return Salary up to £40,000 (DOE) £3,000 annual car allowance Generous overtime package Paid travel expenses Contributory pension scheme Paid professional memberships (e.g. IOSH) Ongoing CPD and training support Exposure to a wide range of industries and high-profile clients Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

40,000 per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. Were curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work. Just like you. This is it. Your chance to experience life at Lidl and all it has to offer. With experience spanning across our stores, warehouses & regional offices, youll build your leadership skills and develop your knowledge to become a retail manager. This programme is rotational, taking you on a 23-month learning journey that gives you the best possible exposure to our core business areas, along with a range of opportunities to build your experience, resilience, and business acumen. What you'll do\n Year 1: Youll spend time in each of our core business areas: • Sales (store-based, 16 weeks): Youll gain experience in key store roles, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way up to store management., • HR (regional office-based, 4 weeks): Youll discover how our HR teams facilitate the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of our regional departments., • Logistics (warehouse-based, 16 weeks): Youll learn the fundamentals of logistics and warehousing by rotating around our 3 core warehouse areas before joining the warehouse management team., • Supply Chain (regional office-based, 16 weeks): Youll discover how to order products, manage quality and freshness, and deal with suppliers in our complex supply chain. Year 2: Youll choose the specialist route you want to take in store, warehouse, or supply chain management. Youll then spend the next year honing your expertise and crafting your management experience to get the most out of your programme, putting you in the best position to take your career to the next level. This programme is not for the faint hearted, but for the right characters, we offer a real opportunity to develop into a retail leader with the drive, confidence and skill set to succeed. What you'll need\n • Minimum 2:2 degree (in any discipline), awarded in 2024, 2025 or 2026, but must be graduated by September 2026, • A full UK driving licence by 1st February 2026, • To live, or be ready to relocate, within a commutable distance from your chosen Regional Distribution Centre, • To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis, • Assertiveness and confidence in your communication skills, • The desire to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-moving, challenging environment, • If successful, be able to attend an assessment centre In January 2026What you'll receive\n, • 30 days holiday (pro rata), • 10% in-store discount, • Company Car, • Pension scheme, • Discounted Gym, • Plus, more of the perks you deserve We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If youre ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

Closing date: 28-11-2025 Funeral Service Manager £32,000 - £40,000 - Plus Benefits (Work Level 6A) Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Warrington WA2 7LW We’re looking for a funeral service manager to join the Co-op Funeralcare team and help our colleagues to deliver the best possible service to our clients. If you can bring amazing people skills combined with real commercial focus, we can offer you the opportunity to make a difference. As a funeral service manager you’ll work with colleagues at all levels, covering between 7 and 15 funeral homes in your region. We’ll look to you to build great relationships, set standards for care and adherence to regulatory compliance, and oversee funeral services and processes to make sure we’re consistently delivering to the highest possible standards. What you’ll do • lead and coach a team of funeral directors and arrangers across your region • build strong and effective relationships with colleagues in your area to drive a consistently high standard of funeral service to our clients • inspire your teams to focus on achieving the highest possible standards of client care in line with business and commercial objectives • analyse and review management information to spot opportunities and drive continuous improvement and consistency across the wider business • take an active role in the community; building relationships with other Co-op businesses and external organisations to promote our services and bring our communities together • make sure ‘certified colleagues’ are fully supported in reaching and maintaining the required levels of competency for operating in a regulated environment • make sure ‘non-certified’ colleagues are operating within regulatory guidelines and processes • manage resources across the area, make sure there’s funeral plan arrangement cover in the homes where there are no trained colleagues • take responsibility for any client complaints and issues • carry out inspections of funeral homes to make sure standards are met and premises are always immaculate and presentable and in line with risk, health and safety standards This role will suit people who have • real commercial focus and the ability to spot opportunities and trends • excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to make sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to • confidence communicating and presenting to all kinds of people • the ability to coach and mentor teams across multiple locations • great relationship building and customer service skills • the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with clients and at a difficult time in their lives • an open mind when it comes to working around and coming into contact with the deceased • a UK manual driving licence Why Co-op? Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes: • competitive salary • coaching, training and support to help you develop • pension with up to 10% employer contributions • annual incentive scheme • 28 days holiday (increasing with service) • discounts on Co-op products and services Building an inclusive work environment We’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. As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test. 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 seek regulatory references and check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this role you’ll work under FCA regulation – we’ll provide you with all the training you need to become a ‘certified colleague’. To make sure you’re eligible to advise clients on ‘pre-need’ funeral plans as a ‘certified colleague’, we’ll perform FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and financial integrity checks. These aim to identify financial sanctions such as CCJs (county court judgements) or bankruptcy. Your credit score will not be checked as part of this process. Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Zenith Freight are currently recruiting in the St. Helens area. Why join us... It is our vision to stand out from other logistics companies, through continued support of our team of HGV Drivers, and a sincere commitment to their development. We are an equal opportunity employer, who are looking for skilled, courteous, diligent and safe drivers. Shift Patterns Must be available for various shift patterns. Average shift length 8 – 12 hours but would be expected to accommodate the business needs. Days / Afternoon / Night shifts available. Truck Driver Benefits There’s no loading or unloading required. It’s all about driving safely, providing good customer service, and working positively with other members of the team. Driving from RDC to working with boxed trailers only, so no curtains to strap up. Clean easy work, with no handball or pump truck use; you only open box trailer doors. Flexible Working hours. 20 days paid holidays. On-site Parking. Over time available each week. We have access to the latest truck technology both on safety and sustainability. There is a great culture of inclusivity and support for diversity. HGV Driver Requirements Have a Valid Driving License with category C+E (HGV class 1). Minimum of 1 year experience required Hold a UK Driver DQC (Blue Card) - Drivers CPC. Have 35hrs of Driver Professional Competence. Have a Digital Tachograph / Smart Chip Card. Be able to speak & read English satisfactorily. Have a maximum of 6 penalty points on Driver’s License (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements). Successfully interviewed drivers will be required to pass drug and alcohol & criminal records background checks by Her Majesty's Government authorities, and external reference agencies. HGV Driver Responsibilities Interact with our clients in a professional and courteous manner. Complete daily walk around checks on trucks/trailers and notify the manager of any issues via phone / App. Ensure Drivers Hours and Working Time Regulations are fully compliant. Keep in contact with the Transport Manager regarding delays to destinations, and issues with vehicles and routes. Help develop new and better practices for the rest of your driver team, by providing feedback about jobs to the business, so we may do better, and help you the driver. Keep trucks clean and tidy inside and out (we will help with top quality supplies). There is a great culture of inclusivity, development and support here, Zenith Freight looks forward to your application.