Senior Funeral Director

Dignity Funerals Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable funeral service provider in Plymouth is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Funeral Director. This role involves overseeing funeral arrangements, leading a team, and ensuring excellent service delivery with care and professionalism. The ideal candidate will take pride in supporting families, while also managing the operations of one or more branches effectively. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of £34,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a funeral director role is preferred.
• Must have strong leadership skills and ability to develop a team.
• Compassionate approach to guiding families during difficult times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee funeral arrangements and ensure services are delivered with respect.
• Support the Cluster Manager in achieving business objectives.
• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple branches.

Skills

Leadership

Client satisfaction

Empathy

Team development

Job description

Job Description

Position : Senior Funeral Director

Location : W Nodes Funeral Directors, Wood Green

Job Type : Full-time - Permanent, 38.33 Hours per week

Salary : £34,500.00 per annum

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Senior Funeral Director to join our team at W Nodes Funeral Directors in Wood Green, as someone who takes pride in supporting families with care and professionalism. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, guiding and developing your team, and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence.

Why This Role Matters...

As a Senior Funeral Director, you will be responsible for team performance, development, and operational leadership, supporting the Cluster Manager in achieving business objectives. This role ensures consistent compliance, client satisfaction, and staff excellence, fostering a culture of empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Your Impact and Responsibilities...

As a Senior Funeral Director, you lead by example, guiding families with empathy and professionalism, while supporting your team to do the same. You'll spend around 70% of your time delivering and overseeing services, and the rest managing the day-to-day operations of one or more branches, i...