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

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Funeral Arranger in Maidstone, offering comprehensive training and support. This role involves assisting clients with funeral arrangements, ensuring high service standards, and engaging actively with the community. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about delivering care and support.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Friendly, supportive team environment

Qualifications

• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care are essential.
• Excellent communication and admin skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits and answering questions as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Job description

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

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Client:

Co-op

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 £24,609 (£12.62 per hour) plus benefits. Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Location: 79 Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ED.
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 at 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, offering confidential advice and support 24/7
• 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 early access to a portion of your pay

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1844, we’ve had a social purpose, and everything we do helps build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

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

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

We’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. During recruitment, we’ll ask if you need any reasonable adjustments. Learn more at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, taking about 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening.

Any employment offer will be conditional upon completing these pre-employment checks.