Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Funeral Arranger in Manchester to support families in their time of need. This part-time role requires no prior experience, offering comprehensive training and a competitive salary. Enjoy benefits like discounts on products, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

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

Virtual GP and free eye tests

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits and answering guest questions.
• Ensure all regulated work is referred to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

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 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 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 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)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a difference to your community
• Access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives early access to earned wages
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re committed to diversity 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 make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply. If invited for an interview, we’ll accommodate your needs. For more info, visit 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 candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any offer will be conditional on completing these checks.