Mobile Funeral Arranger

Co-op Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider in the UK is seeking a Mobile Funeral Arranger to support families with funeral arrangements across multiple locations in Slough and Reading. This part-time role involves travel to meet clients, managing documentation, and ensuring a professional environment. Previous experience isn't necessary, as full training is provided. The position offers a competitive hourly wage along with benefits such as a pension scheme and discounts on Co-op products.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holiday (pro-rata)

Pension with employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage a branch.
• Good communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Confident in handling cash and basic calculations.
• Attention to detail in adherence to regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Travel to meet clients and build relationships.
• Manage documentation and funeral arrangements using digital systems.
• Ensure the funeral home is clean and welcoming.
• Support manual handling of coffins.
• Update client management applications with accurate information.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good communication skills

Confidence with numbers

IT skills

Empathy and care

Job description

Mobile Funeral Arranger

£13.01 per hour plus benefits.

Part time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Mobile role covering approximately 6 funeral homes in Reading & Slough.

You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.

You will need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this role.

Please note that all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties. The amount of contact will differ depending on the role applied for. Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased, carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.

Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.

At Co‑op Funeralcare, we take pride in helping families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones.

You don't need previous experience in the funeral industry to apply, as we provide full training and ongoing support so you’ll have all the tools you need. You’ll also 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

• Travel to meet clients, build and maintain positive relationships with the community.
• Support our clients both in person and over the phone, arranging family visits and answering client questions.
• Ensure the funeral home – both inside and out – is always clean, safe and welcoming, maintaining a professional and comforting environment for our clients, and report and record any maintenance issue (there will be times when you’ll be the only person in the branch).
• Work with different digital systems and devices (computers, tablets, smartphone applications) to accurately manage client documentation, funeral arrangements and invoicing.
• Ensure that all regulated work, such as selling and informing clients about our funeral plans, is referred to the Funeral Plan Arrangers team.
• Support manual handling of coffins and the deceased.
• Update client management applications, entering accurate and timely information to keep records up to date.

Who you are

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• The ability to work confidently on your own – whether traveling to client meetings or independently managing a branch when needed.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with clients and colleagues both in writing and verbally.
• Confidence in working with numbers, doing basic calculations such as cash handling, working out discounts, simple data entry and invoicing.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, ensuring regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to.
• Good IT skills, with the ability to use a range of technology devices and systems (e.g. computers, tablets, smartphones, printers) and the ability to learn and effectively use new applications and systems.
• A passion for delivering great service and building relationships.
• High levels of empathy, discretion and care.
• The ability to carry out the physical elements of the role, such as moving coffins in preparation for family viewings (appropriate training and equipment to ensure safe working practices will be provided).

Benefits

• 30% off Co‑op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores all year round, plus discounts on other Co‑op products and services.
• 23 days holiday (pro‑rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support any time.
• Access to a 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 access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

Building an Inclusive Work Environment

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co‑op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and Inclusion at Co‑op.

Application Process

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which will take around 20 minutes.

If you’re successful, we’ll perform background checks as part of our pre‑employment screening. These will include a DBS check, adverse media checks and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon completion of pre‑employment screening checks.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.