Job Title
Funeral Director
Location
Reading, RG30 1EA
Closing date
26-05-2026
Job Description
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.
Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.
Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.
Responsibilities
* Ensure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met
* Act as the clients’ main point of contact, supporting and guiding with help of the wider team
* Support funerals – conducting the ceremony, leading the team and carrying 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
Qualifications & Experience
* Commercial mind‑set and experience in a managerial role
* Strong customer focus and passion for delivering a great service
* Attention to detail, ensuring reflective service delivery
* Compassion, understanding and empathy, ability to keep a cool head under pressure
* UK manual driving licence
Benefits
* 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)
* Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice and support 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
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re 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. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcoming for everyone to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.
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