Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Funeral Arranger, providing vital support to families in their time of need. This part-time position involves organizing visits, building community relationships, and comes with comprehensive training. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the satisfaction of making a difference.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Money management app access

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits as a non-certified funeral arranger.
• Refer regulated work to a certified colleague.
• Support manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to Detail

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.

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 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.
• Refer all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support the funeral home, including times when you’ll be the only one in branch.
• 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 with strong attention to detail.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a benefits package including:

• 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, virtual GP, and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Supportive team environment and the knowledge that you make a difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app that gives you early access to your pay.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. When applying, you’ll be asked if you’d like to be considered under this scheme. If successful, background checks including DBS, adverse media, and social media screening will be performed. Any employment offer is conditional upon completing these checks.