Mobile Funeral Arranger - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Co-op; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known funeral service provider is seeking a Mobile Funeral Arranger in Southampton. This full-time position ($13.01/hour) offers training and support, making it suitable for those new to the field. Responsibilities include supporting clients, organizing visits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Benefits include discounts on Co-op products, pension contributions, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% off Co-op products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable working alone and in teams.
• Strong attention to detail for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing visits and answering questions.
• Refer regulated work to certified colleagues.
• Travel to meet clients in the community.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

High empathy

Customer service

Admin skills

Job description

Mobile Funeral Arranger - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £13.01 per hour plus benefits. Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Mobile role covering approx. 10 funeral homes in Southampton area.

No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.

At Co-op Funeralcare, we take pride in helping families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones. You don’t need previous experience as we provide full training and ongoing support so you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role. 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

• as a mobile funeral arranger, you’ll support clients by organising family visits and answering client questions
• make sure all regulated work, like selling and informing clients about our funeral plans, is referred to a ‘certified colleague’
• travel to meet clients and build relationships across your community
• support with manual handling of coffins and the deceased

This role would suit people who have

• a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• a passion for delivering great service and building relationships plus would feel comfortable working on their own; both travelling to client meetings, and holding fort within branches where necessary
• excellent communication and admin skills plus strong attention to detail to make sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to
• high levels of empathy, discretion and care

Why Co-op?

You’ll get a fantastic benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products and 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 which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day
• access to 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

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process.