Funeral Arranger Part Time (20 hours per week)

Funeral Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading funeral services provider in Wakefield seeks a part-time Funeral Arranger to guide families through the funeral process. The role involves completing necessary paperwork and organizing details. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented. This opportunity offers various benefits, including annual leave and training programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Employee assistance service

Life Assurance

Pension

Family and friends discounts

Annual Reward Scheme

23 days annual leave increasing to 26

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye care

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Organizational capabilities and attention to detail
• Experience in customer service is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Guide families through the funeral process
• Complete paperwork and documentation accurately
• Build relationships and organize community support

Job description

Funeral Arranger – Part Time – (20 hours per week)

£13,125 – £13,500 per annum

Wakefield Funeral Services – Wakefield WF2 8TU

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00

We offer a sensitive professional service to the families in our care and are proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family. Together we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.

Our people are key to our success – they bring a wealth of experience from both inside and outside the Funeral industry and as an organisation we really know what it means to work as a team. But don’t take our word for it – see what our people say about working for Funeral Partners.

The Opportunity

Based at Wakefield Funeral Services, Funeral Arrangers are a very special part of our team; caring and organised they offer a warm welcome and guide our families through the whole funeral process. They couple their incredible interpersonal and listening skills with an eye for detail and accurate administrative skills.

As well as supporting families in making funeral arrangements Funeral Arrangers are responsible for ensuring all the relevant paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on time. They are also responsible for providing a detailed handover to the Funeral Director in order that every little detail goes to plan on the day.

Our Funeral Arrangers have an important role within the community, building strong working relationships as well as organising fundraising activities to support organisations in the local community.

Being a Funeral Arranger can be an opportunity to make a real difference to families during a difficult time in their lives. To learn more about this important role go to our Careers page.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications.
• Full uniform.
• Opportunities to work within the local community.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project groups.
• Employee assistance service.

Salary and Additional Benefits

• 23 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with service plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Opportunity to join our Annual Reward Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension.
• Family and friends discounts.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eye care.
• Refer a friend scheme.

About You

You may have worked in the Funeral industry for many years or maybe you’re looking for a new challenge. For us it’s more important that you have the right skills and attributes because we will give you all the training you need. Come and join us – we will give you all the tools you need to be a success.

For further information about Funeral Partners please visit our website.

Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on 0 or via email for any assistance.

The Company

Funeral Partners is the third largest funeral services provider in the UK with over 240 funeral homes, almost 1,000 employees, overseeing over 20,000 funerals annually.

Employment Type: Part‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

Annual Salary: £13,125 – £13,500