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Funeral Director (Hiring Immediately), Exeter
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Client:
Co-op
Location:
Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
10.06.2025
Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
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Job Description:
Closing date: 11-06-2025
Funeral Director £28,762 (£14.75 per hour) plus benefits. Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with additional on-call duties (1 in every 11 weeks, including evenings and weekends). Location: Paignton, TQ4 5AQ.
No experience needed.
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 focus on service, you could be perfect for this role.
At Co-op Funeralcare, we provide compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you’ll be central to that service, balancing managerial and client relationship responsibilities.
Join us today and be part of something meaningful.
What you’ll do
• Ensure client needs, service levels, and KPIs are met.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, supporting and guiding them with the team.
• Support funerals, including conducting ceremonies, leading teams, and handling the deceased.
• Refer all regulated work, such as funeral planning, to a certified colleague.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, the team, and the community.
This role would suit people who have
• A commercial mindset and managerial experience.
• A customer-focused approach and passion for service.
• Attention to detail and the ability to reflect it in service.
• Compassion, understanding, empathy, and composure under pressure.
• A UK manual driving license.
Why Co-op?
Enjoy benefits like:
• 30% off Co-op branded products
• 10% off other brands in our stores
• Discounts on Co-op services
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Supportive team environment
• Access to Wagestream for pay management
At Co-op, we’re proud to operate differently. Owned by members, our community-focused business has a social purpose since 1844, aiming to build a fairer world for all.
Building an inclusive work environment
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone, including those with disabilities. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme and will make reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
When applying, indicate if you'd like consideration under this scheme.
We also conduct background checks, including DBS, media checks, and health assessments, and review social media activity.
Any employment offer is conditional on passing these checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr