Funeral Director – Lead Services & Community Care

Dignity Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and development programmes

Bonus potential

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Holiday allowance 30-33 days

Pension scheme

Job summary

Dignity Group is seeking an experienced Funeral Director at Spotland Bridge Funeral Directors in Rochdale. You will lead funeral services, coordinate teams and ensure compassionate support for families while upholding the Dignity brand.

This full‑time role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes and regulatory requirements, with a Full UK driving licence, and availability on weekends/on‑call. Salary £30,854.12 per annum, 38.33 hours per week, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading funerals and supporting families.
• Knowledge of funeral processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Calm under pressure with compassionate service.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to work weekends and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Run pre-funeral briefings to ensure everything is clearly understood and well-coordinated.
• Offer a consultative approach - helping families explore options.
• Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, FDs and care teams.
• Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records.
• Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Support local community engagement and promotion of the brand.
• Act as a liaison with service and client delivery to ensure scheduling coordination.

Skills

Funeral directing

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team coordination

Driving licence

Job description

Dignity Group is seeking an experienced Funeral Director at Spotland Bridge Funeral Directors in Rochdale. You will lead funeral services, coordinate teams and ensure compassionate support for families while upholding the Dignity brand.

This full‑time role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes and regulatory requirements, with a Full UK driving licence, and availability on weekends/on‑call. Salary £30,854.12 per annum, 38.33 hours per week, plus a comprehensive benefits package.