Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading co-operative is seeking a Funeral Arranger in Peterborough to support families in their time of need. This part-time role requires excellent communication and empathy, with responsibilities including organizing family visits and ensuring a high standard of care. Join a supportive team that values community and offers comprehensive training along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension contributions up to 10%

Career development opportunities

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Wagestream, a money management app

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering great service.
• Excellent communication and admin skills.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Responsibilities

• Organise family visits and answer guest questions as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Refer regulated work to certified colleagues.
• Build positive community relationships.
• Support funeral homes and handle manual tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Discretion

Admin skills

Job description

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Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

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Co-op

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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. 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 you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find 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.
• 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, plus 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.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a difference in your community.
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app.

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

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their potential. We celebrate diversity 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, which means we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

We’ll ask if you want to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If invited to the recruitment process, we’ll ask if you need adjustments to participate. Learn more 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, taking approximately 20 minutes. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS, media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We’ll also review your social media activity. Any employment offer will be conditional upon passing these checks.