Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading co-operative is seeking a part-time Funeral Arranger to join their team in Bedford. With a salary of £12.62 per hour, no experience is required, as full training and ongoing support will be provided. This role involves supporting families in their time of need and engaging with the local community, ensuring a positive service experience.

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

Free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits and answering questions.
• Refer regulated work to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support funeral home operations, including manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Empathy

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 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
• Refer regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, to a certified colleague
• Build positive relationships in the local community
• Support the funeral home operations, including manual handling of coffins and deceased

This role would suit people who have

• A passion for great service and relationship building
• 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 services, 23 days holidays (pro-rata), a pension with up to 10% employer contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, free eye tests, career development opportunities, friendly team, and access to Wagestream for pay access.

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

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim to create inclusive workplaces where everyone has equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities we serve. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. We’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under this scheme when you apply.

We also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and will conduct background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening for successful applicants. Any employment offer will be conditional upon completing these checks.