Area Funeral & Memorial Consultant
Posted 3 days 13 hours ago by Southern Co-op
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Area 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 requires travel to our branches in
- Bognor
- Brighton
- Chichester
- Felpham
- Findon
- Goring
- Hove
- Peacehaven
- Rose Green
- Shoreham
- Uckfield
Flexibility to support other branches may be required.
What you'll get
- Fixed addition of £1,300 per annum
- 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.