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Position
* Senior Funeral Director
* Location: Selim Smith Funeral Directors covering Cheltenham area
* Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week
* Salary: £33,000 per annum
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Funeral Director you will lead a team, support the Cluster Manager, and deliver high‑standard services to families.
Responsibilities
* Deliver complex funeral arrangements with professionalism and sensitivity.
* Oversee branch standards and ensure timely, high‑quality care of the deceased.
* Participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (including nights/weekends).
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews.
* Support the Cluster Manager with performance, audits, and compliance.
* Identify service gaps and recommend improvements.
* Ensure funeral plan banks are replenished and all team members are FPC trained.
Skills and Knowledge
* Strong leadership and motivation of a professional team.
* Empathy, service orientation, and commitment to client outcomes.
* Follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and adhere to legal regulations.
* Confident, independent work with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on‑call.
* Understanding of operational efficiency, service offerings, and financial considerations in the funeral industry.
Benefits
* Professional development: induction plan and in‑house programmes.
* Bonus potential to reward high performance.
* Private medical cover (Bupa).
* Life assurance cover.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
* Holiday allowance: 30‑33 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
* Pension scheme.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right role for you, click the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will guide you through the next steps.
About Us
We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest funeral providers with over 200 branches. We are building the UK’s leading end‑of‑life company and operate Farewill, a top probate provider.
Regulatory & Equality Statements
FCA‑regulated organisation: we comply with regulatory requirements and conduct checks on shortlisted candidates. Equality, diversity and inclusion are core to our values and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Contact & Application
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