We're looking for an empathetic and well-organised individual to join our team at Clive Hopkinsons Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Specialist. You'll be the first-person families speak to, offering reassurance and support while ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism.
Covering our branches surrounding Chesterfield, Sheffield and Worksop, you'll take pride in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting families, ensuring high standards, and building trusted local relationships. To become the arranger of choice in your community, you'll also be trained to provide guidance on Funeral Plans and support with ceremonial duties when required.
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 – offering all relevant products with clarity, compassion and precision
* 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
Key Skills and Experience
* 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)
About Dignity
We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.
We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.
Benefits
* 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.
* 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.
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