Funeral Director – £29,776 per annum (£15.27 per hour) plus benefits
Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm. As part of this role, you'll also be part of the on‑call rota: 1 in every 5 weeks – Monday‑Friday, 5pm‑8pm and Saturday‑Sunday, 8am‑8pm.
Ivybridge, PL21 9AB
No experience needed.
Notice: all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased. The amount of contact will differ depending on the role. Typical duties include preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased, carried out with professionalism, dignity, and respect, and adhering to health and safety standards.
We’re looking for an empathetic and commercially minded person to join the Co‑op Funeralcare team. You don’t need industry experience. If you have great people skills and a real commercial focus, you could be perfect for this role.
At Co‑op Funeralcare, we provide a caring and compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you’ll balance your time between managerial and business tasks, building strong, trusting relationships with clients.
What you’ll do
* Ensure client needs, service levels, and KPIs are met
* Be clients’ main point of contact; support and guide with the help of the wider team
* Support funerals – conduct the ceremony, lead the team, and carry the deceased when necessary
* Ensure all regulated work, including funeral planning appointments, is referred to a certified colleague
* Build and maintain relationships with the team, clients, and the community
This role would suit people who have
* A commercial mindset and experience in a managerial role
* A true customer focus and a real passion for delivering a great service
* The ability to capture intricate detail and ensure it is reflected in the service we deliver
* Compassion, understanding, and empathy, and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure
* A UK manual driving licence
Why Co‑op?
* 30% off Co‑op branded products in our food stores all year round
* 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 – 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 Stream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
We are 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 the role. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
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