Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Funeral Arranger in Manchester to help families during sensitive times. The role is part-time, focusing on client support and relationship-building, with comprehensive training provided. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, pension contributions, and discounts on Co-op products.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Access to Wagestream for early pay

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills required.
• Empathy and care in client interactions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits and addressing guest inquiries.
• Build positive community relationships.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and deceased.

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. 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 no previous experience is necessary. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on 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.
• Refer all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• 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?
You’ll get a benefits package 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 support 24/7.
• 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 early access to a portion of your pay.
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. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities they serve.
If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme, and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.
When applying, you’ll be asked if you want to be considered under the scheme. If invited to interview, you’ll be asked if you need reasonable adjustments.
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 candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer will be conditional on these checks.