Bereavement Support Officer (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time Funeral Arranger in Derby. This role requires no prior experience, as full training and support will be provided. Enjoy a competitive salary, access to various discounts, and the chance to make meaningful contributions to families during challenging times.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with employer contributions

Career development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience needed.
• Passion for delivering great service and building relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits and answering guest questions.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Discretion

Job description

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Arranger £12.62 per hour plus benefits
Part time 18.75 hours per week, working Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday and Friday.
Location: 102 High Street, Nailsea, BS19 1AH

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. We provide full training and ongoing support, so you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find 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
• Refer all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, to a ‘certified colleague’
• Build positive relationships in the local community
• Support at the funeral home, sometimes being the only one in branch
• 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 with strong attention to detail
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care

Why Co-op?

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team, and the chance to make a difference in your community
• Access to Wagestream for early access to earned wages

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is at our core. Since 1844, our social purpose guides us, helping to build a fairer world for members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and reflect our communities. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply.

During recruitment, we may ask about reasonable adjustments and conduct background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer is conditional upon passing these checks.