Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Funeral Arranger, where you'll help families say goodbye to their loved ones. This part-time role offers comprehensive training, excellent benefits, including a pension scheme, discounts, and a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to virtual GP and free eye tests

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Organise family visits and support clients as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Excellent 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, 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 all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, is referred to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support at the funeral home, sometimes being the only one in 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, 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 early access to earned wages.

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 1844, our social purpose guides 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 work environments where colleagues have 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 the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If invited to the recruitment process, let us know if you need any 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 complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer will be conditional upon these checks.