Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as a Funeral Arranger, supporting families during difficult times. Enjoy a part-time role with a competitive salary, benefits including discounts on products, and a supportive team environment. No prior experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training provided.
• Communication and admin skills are essential.
• High levels of empathy and discretion are required.

Responsibilities

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

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 no previous experience is necessary. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find job satisfaction with us. Apply today.
What you’ll do:

• Support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions as a ‘non-certified’ funeral arranger
• Refer regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, to a ‘certified colleague’
• Build positive relationships in the local community
• Support 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, with 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 support 24/7
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for early pay access

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is central to us. 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 for our teams to reflect the communities we serve
• We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities
• We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria

When applying, you’ll be asked if you want to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme. We will also ask if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. More info 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, taking about 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Offer of employment is conditional upon passing these checks.