Closing date: 27-04-2026
Funeral Director
£29,776 per annum (£15.27 per hour) plus benefits.
Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm; also part of on call rota (Monday to Sunday 8am-8pm). Location: Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LE, occasional travel to Exmouth & Honiton.
No experience needed.
Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties - the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for.
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.
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. As a funeral director, you'll balance managerial and business tasks, building strong relationships with clients. At the Co-op, you'll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.
What you’ll do
* Make sure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met.
* Be clients' main point of contact; supporting and guiding with help from 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.
This role would suit people who have
* A commercial mind‑set and experience in a managerial role.
* A true customer focus and a passion for delivering a great service.
* The ability to capture intricate detail and ensure it is reflected in the service delivered.
* Compassion, understanding, and empathy, and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure.
* A 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).
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering 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 feel like they belong, supported by inclusive policies and the ways we work. We are 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.
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