Bereavement Support Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Funeral Arranger in Exeter, where you’ll help families say goodbye to their loved ones. No experience is necessary, as full training is provided. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, a strong pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products, while making a real difference in your community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Passion for delivering great service.
• High levels of empathy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits.
• Refer regulated work to certified colleagues.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Job description

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 12-06-2025

Funeral Arranger £12.62 per hour plus benefits. Part time, 18.75 hours per week, working Wednesday 13:15 to 17:00 and Thursday and Friday 9:00-17:00. Location: 45 High Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LE.

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV needed.

Join our friendly team and help 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

• Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions as a ‘non-certified’ funeral arranger.
• Ensure all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, is referred to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

This role would suit people who have

• a passion for delivering great service and building relationships
• excellent communication and admin skills plus strong attention to detail
• high levels of empathy, discretion and care

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a 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
• 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 for confidential advice and support 24/7
• virtual GP and free eye tests
• career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a 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, community is at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone, including those with disabilities. We offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment and are part of the Disability Confident scheme.

As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 mins). Successful candidates will undergo background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media review. Any employment offer is conditional on these checks.