Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as a Funeral Arranger in Guildford. Support families in a caring role with no prior experience required. Enjoy a part-time schedule, training, and a competitive salary, along with excellent benefits including discounts, holidays, and pension contributions.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.
• Passion for delivering great service.
• High levels of empathy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Empathy

Relationship Building

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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. 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. You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find the 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, such as selling and advising on funeral plans, to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support 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, plus 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 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).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support.
• 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 allows you to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

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 our core. Since 1844, our social purpose has guided us to 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 work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their potential. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities they serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during the 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.
When applying, you’ll be asked if you want to be considered under this scheme. If invited for an interview, we’ll ask about any reasonable adjustments you need.
For more information, visit 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 applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening.
Any employment offer will be conditional upon completing these checks.