Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Funeral Service Coordinator in Birmingham. In this part-time role, you'll support families and clients during difficult times, providing an essential service that requires compassion and attention to detail. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, employee discounts, and ongoing training.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

23 days holiday (pro rata)

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Endless career development opportunities

Wagestream access for early wage access

Qualifications

• No experience needed.
• Excellent communication and admin skills.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits and answering guest questions.
• Ensure regulated work is referred to a certified colleague.
• Support with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to Detail

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Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately), Birmingham

Client: Co-op

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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
• Ensure regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, is referred to a ‘certified’ colleague
• Build positive relationships in the local community
• Support 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 plus 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 all year-round
• 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
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
• Access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you early access to your earned wages

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 aim to create inclusive workplaces where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and 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 qualified disabled candidates.

When you apply, we’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme. We’ll also ask if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. For more information, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. We conduct background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer will be conditional upon passing these checks.