Traveling Funeral Arranger — Community Support

Co-Op Company; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Discounts on Co-op products & services

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP & eye tests

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Co-op Funeralcare is seeking a Mobile Funeral Arranger for a 6 months fixed term contract. The role covers Grimsby, Louth and Skegness and includes travel to meet clients, arranging family visits and overseeing caring for the deceased with dignity and respect.

You'll work full time (37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) with full training provided. A UK driving licence and good IT skills are essential, along with empathy and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• Able to work independently or while travelling to meet clients.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to perform basic calculations, cash handling and invoicing.
• Keen eye for detail and adherence to regulatory policies.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new applications and systems.
• Empathy, discretion and care for others.
• Willingness to carry out physical elements of the role (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Travel to meet clients and build positive relationships within the community.
• Support clients in person and over the phone, arranging family visits and answering questions.
• Keep the funeral home clean, safe and welcoming, report maintenance issues as needed.
• Use digital systems to manage client documentation, funeral arrangements and invoicing.
• Ensure regulated work, such as selling funeral plans, is referred to the Funeral Plan Arrangers team.
• Assist with manual handling of coffins and preparation of the deceased.
• Update client management applications with accurate information.

Skills

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

IT skills

Empathy

Physical stamina

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Smartphones

Job description

Co-op Funeralcare is seeking a Mobile Funeral Arranger for a 6 months fixed term contract. The role covers Grimsby, Louth and Skegness and includes travel to meet clients, arranging family visits and overseeing caring for the deceased with dignity and respect.

You'll work full time (37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) with full training provided. A UK driving licence and good IT skills are essential, along with empathy and strong communication abilities.