Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Funeral Arranger in Gloucester, where you'll support families during difficult times with a focus on service and community. This part-time role offers full training, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits including paid holidays and discounts on Co-op products.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in stores

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Passion for delivering great service.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.
• 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: 11-06-2025

Funeral Arranger £12.62 per hour plus benefits. Part-time 18.75 hours per week, working Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday and Friday. 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 no previous experience is necessary. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find job satisfaction with us. Apply today.
What you’ll do • Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions.
• 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.
• 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?
You’ll get benefits including:
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our stores.
• 10% off other brands in our stores.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, increasing 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.
• Supportive team and the chance to make a difference in your community.
• Access to Wagestream for pay management.
At Co-op, we’re proud to be different. Owned by members, with a social purpose since 1844, we aim to build a fairer world for all.
Building an inclusive work environment
We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive environments where colleagues can reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and reflect community diversity. We can make reasonable adjustments for disabilities during recruitment. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria.
When you apply, we’ll ask if you want to be considered under the scheme. We’ll also ask about any reasonable adjustments needed for the process. More info at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.
Further details about our diversity commitments are available at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing. As part of your application, you'll complete an online assessment, taking about 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, media checks, and health screening. We will review your social media activity. All offers are conditional upon passing these checks.