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Funeral Arranger

Salary

£13.47 per hour

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Description

Join our friendly team at Co-op Funeralcare in Aberfan as a Funeral Arranger, helping families say goodbye to loved ones. You'll work part-time, 18.75 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, working 2.5 days per week, earning £13.47 per hour.

In this role, you'll:

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and the community
  • Support clients in person and over the phone, arranging family visits and answering questions
  • Ensure the funeral home is clean, safe, and welcoming, both inside and out
  • Work with digital systems to manage client documentation, funeral arrangements, and invoicing
  • Support the manual handling of coffins and assist in the care and preparation of the deceased
  • Update client management applications with accurate and timely information

You'll need:

  • Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with clients and colleagues
  • Basic maths skills for tasks like cash handling and invoicing
  • Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to adhere to regulatory policies and processes
  • Good IT skills, with the ability to use a range of technology devices and systems
  • A passion for delivering great service and building relationships
  • High levels of empathy, discretion, and care
  • Physical ability to carry out tasks like moving coffins

As a Co-op employee, you'll enjoy benefits like:

  • 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in our food stores
  • 23 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service)
  • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP
  • Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships

Skills

Required

  • communication skills
  • basic maths skills
  • attention to detail
  • good IT skills
  • empathy
  • physical ability

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hcnq.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/1073364

Apply on Co-op Funeralcare