Funeral Arranger (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Co-op as a Funeral Arranger in Portsmouth, assisting families during difficult times. This rewarding part-time role offers full training, competitive pay, and a host of employee benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities. Ideal for those with strong communication and empathy skills.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Endless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great service and building relationships.
• Excellent communication and admin skills.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits and answering questions.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Discretion

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 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, an excellent 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 organizing 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 the funeral home, including times when you’ll be 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
• 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
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team making 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 members, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, we’ve aimed 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 strive for inclusive environments where colleagues have equal opportunities
• We celebrate differences and reflect community diversity
• We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities
• We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to qualified disabled candidates

We’ll ask if you want to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If invited to interview, we’ll ask about any reasonable adjustments needed. Learn more at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. We also conduct background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening, before employment offers are finalized.