Jobs in Barnstaple | October 2024 Opportunities

Closing date: 01-11-2024Funeral Arranger£24,609 per annum (£12.62 per hour) plus benefitsFull Time 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pmAshford, Kent TN24 9AENo experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.At Co-op Funeralcare, we take pride in helping families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones. You don’t need previous experience as we provide full training and ongoing support so you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role. You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services. Find the kind of job satisfaction you didn’t think was possible. Apply today.What you’ll do● as a certified funeral arranger, you’ll provide expert guidance and advice to help clients plan the perfect service● assist with family visits and answer any queries they have● build positive relationships in the local community● hold the fort at the funeral home (they’ll be times when you’ll be the only one in branch)● support with manual handling of coffins and the deceased This role would suit people who have● a passion for delivering great customer service and building relationships● excellent communication and admin skills plus strong attention to detail to make sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to● high levels of empathy, discretion and care Why Co-op? You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including: ● 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round ● 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday) ● discounts on other Co-op products and services ● 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service) ● a pension with up to 10% employer contributions ● access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day ● access to virtual GP and free eye tests ● endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships ● friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community ● access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities 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. Were also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning well always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Well 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.ukapply-process. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.ukdiversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing. As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 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 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.

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced physics who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models?   About the opportunity:  Outlier is looking for talented Physics experts to help train generative artificial intelligence models This freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you You may contribute your expertise by… Assessing the factuality and relevance of domain-specific text produced by AI models Crafting and answering questions related to physics Evaluating and ranking domain-specific responses generated by AI models   Examples of desirable expertise: A bachelor's or higher degree in physics or a related subject Experience working as an physics professional Ability to write clearly about concepts related to physics in fluent English   Payment: Currently, pay rates for core project work by physics experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD.  Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.    PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the  Outlier Privacy Policy  and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data. This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai  platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.

We're seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you'll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided, as well as fully equipped vans with state-of-the-art technology. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive.What we are offering: Easy and fast application process Safe working conditions Motivated and diverse team 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road Pre-sorted packages for your van loading Pre-defined routes Daily interactions with your community New and comfortable delivery uniform up to 5-day work week + Saturdays on rotation Responsibilities: Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely Adhere to all safety regulations on the road Operate an electronic device for GPS and daily records Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude Requirements: Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.) Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes) Must pass a criminal background check Must pass a 5 point drug & alcohol test Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station Must be at least 18 years old By providing your details and clicking 'Apply', you agree that our service provider, Fountain, can share your data with leading logistic service providers so that they can contact you directly via email about job opportunities. For more information about how Fountain processes the personal information you submit, consult their Privacy Notice and their Terms of Use.