Position: Funeral Service Specialist
Location: Wilton Funeral Directors, Belfast
Job Type: Full-time, permanent – Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm
Salary: £26,708.34 per annum plus commission (OTE: £2-3k per annum)
Why This Role Matters?
Being a Funeral Service Specialist means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. You're often the first person a grieving family turns to, and your presence can shape how they remember the most difficult of days.
Your Impact and Responsibilities
* Supporting families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail
* Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices, and legal requirements – arranging funerals with clarity, compassion and precision, offering all relevant products
* Oversee day‑to‑day branch operations, including administration and presentation
* Liaise with suppliers such as ministers, celebrants, and florists
* Lead chapel visits, as required, supporting the families with their requests
* Take accountability for raising awareness of funeral plans and contributing to plan sales within the branch
* Represent the branch in the local community and contribute to outreach
* Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times
* Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service
Skills and Knowledge
* Compassion, calmness, and empathy in emotionally sensitive situations
* Communication, organisation, and administrative skills – confident with legal paperwork
* Confident working independently, with branch‑level responsibility
* Comfortable in settings where the deceased may be resting, including chapel visits
* Willingness to work flexibly (including weekends/on‑call if needed)
* A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential) – Ability to travel to client homes and local branches is important
* Experience in customer service, care, or admin (beneficial – complete training is provided)
What We Offer
* Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in‑house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
* Memorialisation Commission Potential: up to £2,000.00 OTE per annum
* Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
* Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
* Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
* Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
FCA Statement
The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks.
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