Funeral Arranger - Comprehensive training and support provided (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral services sector is hiring a Funeral Arranger in Maidenhead, offering comprehensive training and support. This full-time role provides a salary of £24,609 and various benefits, including discounts on Co-op products and a robust pension scheme. Ideal for those passionate about delivering excellent service and building meaningful relationships within the community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Endless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience needed.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.
• Excellent communication and admin skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits as a 'non-certified' funeral arranger.
• Ensure regulated work is referred to a 'certified' colleague.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

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Funeral Arranger - Comprehensive training and support provided (Hiring Immediately), Maidenhead

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Co-op

Location:

Maidenhead

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Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 12-06-2025

Funeral Arranger - £24,609 (£12.62 per hour) plus benefits. Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Location: 85 Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5BB.

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, 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 the funeral home, sometimes being the only one in branch.
• Assist with 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 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 support 24/7.
• Virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless 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 allows early access to a portion of your pay.

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

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities we serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, which means we’ll offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply through the scheme.

When you apply, we’ll ask if you want to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme. We’ll also ask if you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process. More information is available at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment, which takes about 20 minutes. Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS and adverse media checks, an occupational health questionnaire, and social media screening. Any employment offer is conditional upon these checks.