Funeral & Memorial Consultant

Southern Co-op

  • England
  • £13.14 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Funeral & Memorial Consultant. You'll deliver the best end of life care, support and client experience through the arrangement and delivery of funerals, memorialisation, and aftercare services.You'll need a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle as this role may require travel to support other branches if required.What you'll get...
  • 31 days leave (pro rata & incl bank holidays) rising to 36 with service
  • 20% store discount
  • Healthcare cash plan, pension & share incentive plan
  • Life Insurance
  • EAP (including 24/7 access to virtual GP and annual health check)
  • Financial Wellbeing tools
  • Training & development opportunities
What to expect...
  • Make sure funeral arrangements, memorialisation orders and aftercare services are perfect
  • Ensure compliance, accuracy and high attention to detail throughout
  • Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
  • Ensure correct care of the deceased, for example, conducting daily checks and facilitating Reflection Room visits for families
  • Be proactive in community engagement initiatives
What we're looking for...
  • IT literate and a competent user of MS Office
  • Excellent communicator with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
  • Can display resilience and be comfortable working alone in branch
  • High level of understanding, empathy, and compassion
Training...
  • Previous experience within the funeral industry is not required as we’ll provide full training
  • Travel to other sites will be required
About Us...We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our 300,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of compliance requirements.

Southern Co-op