Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral service sector is looking for a Funeral Service Coordinator in Basildon to support families during their difficult times. This part-time role offers training, a competitive salary, and opportunities for personal development while providing compassionate service within the community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme access

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Passion for service and relationship building.
• Strong empathy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with family visits as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Build relationships in the local community.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

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Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client: Co-op

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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. 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 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 the funeral home, sometimes being the only one in the 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?

• Benefits include 30% off Co-op branded products, 10% off other brands, discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service).
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities, friendly team, and community impact.
• Access to Wagestream for pay management.

We’re proud to build diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from everyone, including those with disabilities, and make reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to qualified disabled candidates. We conduct background checks, including DBS and social media screening, as part of pre-employment screening.