Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Funeral Service Coordinator in Nottingham to support families during difficult times. This part-time role provides full training and ongoing support, focusing on delivering exceptional service and maintaining high levels of empathy and discretion. Join a company committed to community and employee well-being, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in food stores

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and admin skills.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in organizing family visits.
• Ensure regulated work is referred to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and the deceased.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Job description

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Funeral Service Coordinator (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client: Co-op

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

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 Co-op products and services. Find 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 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.
• 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 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7.
• Virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team making a difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream for earning a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

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 for inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and ensure our teams reflect the communities we serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We’re 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 scheme when you apply. We may ask about reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Find out 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, media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire. We’ll also review your social media activity. Any employment offer is conditional upon completing these checks.