Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Funeral Arranger to join their team in Nailsea, providing vital support to families during difficult times. This part-time role offers comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development in a compassionate environment, ensuring that you truly make a difference in your community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Endless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience needed.
• A passion for delivering great service.
• Strong attention to detail and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organising family visits.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support with manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Empathy

Discretion

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 afternoons and all day Thursday and Friday. Location: 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, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. 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 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 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. Owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1844, our social purpose has guided us to build a fairer world for 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 environments where colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their potential. We celebrate our 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. We’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

We’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. During the recruitment process, we’ll ask if you need any reasonable adjustments. Learn more at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, taking about 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health questionnaires. We’ll also review your social media activity. Any employment offer will be conditional upon completing these checks.