Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Funeral Arranger in Chester. This part-time role offers a competitive salary of £12.62 per hour plus benefits. Ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, empathy, and a desire to support families during difficult times. Comprehensive training and support provided.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

Discounts on other brands

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to virtual GP

Endless career development opportunities

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and admin skills plus strong attention to detail.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

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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. You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of 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 all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, is referred to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support 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 offering confidential advice and 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 access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our founding in 1844, we’ve had a social purpose, and everything we do helps 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 want inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate differences and recognize the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they 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’ll also ask if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, which you can find out more about at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment, taking approximately 20 minutes. Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer will be conditional upon these checks.