Mobile Funeral Arranger - Accredited

Co-op; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A national funeral service provider is seeking a mobile funeral arranger in Barnsley. No experience is required as full training will be provided. Key responsibilities include supporting families, handling client inquiries, and assisting with the manual handling of coffins. A full UK driving license is essential. The role comes with various benefits including salary, pension contributions, and discounts on Co-op products.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Comfortable working independently and building client relationships.
• Strong empathy, discretion, and care in dealing with families.

Responsibilities

• Organise family visits and answer client questions.
• Support the Funeral Plan Arranger with regulated work.
• Travel to meet clients in the community.
• Assist with the manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Discretion

Administrative skills

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

£25,369(£13.01 per hour) plus benefits

Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Mobile role covering approx. 8 funeral homes in Pontefract and Barnsley, West and South Yorkshire

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.As part of this role, you’ll be FCA accredited (we’ll provide you with all the support and training required) so you can support the Funeral Plan Arrangers in your region with regulated activity, such as selling and providing information on funeral plans.

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

· support the Funeral Plan Arranger team with all regulated work, like selling and informing clients about our funeral plans

· 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

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